Air pollution in the steel industry
The Indian steel manufacturing industry is one of the biggest in the world. Steel is largely sourced from iron ore and is then manufactured into the final product. Steel is a vital component used by various industries such as construction, electric and real estate. The growth of the steel industry is also constantly on the …
Monitoring particulate matter
The demand for energy, transportation and infrastructural development is constantly increasing. As to manufacture and production in these fields increase, so does the pollution levels. It is also well known that air pollution has various ill effects on human life and can cause long term, chronic health problems and affect human well-being. Among all the …
Dust Control in the cement industry
The Indian cement industry is globally the second largest producer of cement and is largely dominated by about 30 main players. The extent of the production for cement is shown by around 200+ heavy scale cement producing plants and about 365 smaller ones. This is supported by the continuous market demand for the product even …
Effects of mining processes on pollution
Mining is among the most popular significant activities that contribute to the economic growth in India. A totality of the small-scale mining units contributes up to 6 percent of the mining industry in the nation. However, with apart from being a major contributor in the economic growth and development, the mining industry is also a …
Effects of cement dust on the environment
In recent years, the cement industry is causing many environmental pollution problems across the globe. The pollutants of the cement industry produce the adverse impacts on all resources such as the air, water and land. The cement industry is among the top 17 most polluting industries listed by Central Pollution Control Board in India. During …
Molasses for dust suppression
The main problem faced by roads across the country is the generation and transportation of dust and fine particles due to vehicular traffic. This problem is even more high lightened in summer months when the moisture content in the air is drastically reduces and the environment faces dryness. Dust particles that are smaller than 150 …
Dust control in cement industry
What is particulate matter? Particulate matteris basically classified into two categories: Particulate matter directly related to materials in and around rigs and Particulate matter in the emissions from the use of diesel fuel. The former is primarily cement dust and fine particles from the handling and storage of sand or another proppant. This type of …
Dust suppression on roads
What is dust suppression? Dust suppression refers to the application of water and a mix of chemicals that are used to prevent fine particles from being carried into the air or the air above the surface to being weighed down back to the land. A large portion of unpaved roads across the country. Unpaved roads …
Dust control granules
Dust refers to the fine airborne particles that are present in a location which can spread due to winds. Since the particles are very minute and tiny, they can easily move from one place to another and are the main cause of air pollution. Constant and continuous exposure to dust can easily harm a person’s …