Particulate Matter

Question 1

Particulates Derived From (1-3)

Answer 1

1. Material Derived
2. Combustion Processes
3. Gas Conversion

Question 2

PM 10

Answer 2

Coarse particulate matter, materials that were degraded (1/5 human hair)

Question 3

PM 2.5

Answer 3

Combustion processes (1/20 human hair)

Question 4

Effects from Particulates

Answer 4

• Reduced Visibility
• Soils buildings/other materials
• Alter weather - reduced sunlight
• Damage plant, human, animal health

Question 5

Human Health Effects

Answer 5

• Asthma
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Emphysema

Question 6

Control Devices

Answer 6

1. Particulate Filters/Baghouse
2. ESP
3. Wet Scrubber
4. Cyclones

Question 7

Soot

Answer 7

insoluble organic carbon