According to the IMO’s sulfur regulations, all shipowners have to install scrubbing systems by 2020. That is why now more and more container ships (about 30 per month) will be taken out of service for the installation of wet air scrubbers. Herewith, open-loop scrubbers are forbidden. Nevertheless, not all shipowners accept new rules and require a...
Month: April 2019
Air Pollution Control Through Optimal Scientific Methods
Air pollution poses a threat to human society, ranging from coughing and smog in the atmosphere to the rise of dangerous illnesses. In this case, the only solution to the problem is the improvement of air treatment quality by using the best available science and technology to measure air pollutants properly. It appears that the...
Best Air Treatment Device Complies With the Latest Pollution Regulations
January 2020 is seen as a turning point for air quality management in large port cities, promising residents a breath of fresh air soon. According to a new air pollution standard, all the ships arriving at ports should have special cleaning devices that allow significantly reducing the level of fuel emissions. Ships release significant amounts...
Brief Overview of Wet Air Scrubbing Systems
The scrubbing system is the most widely used and efficient equipment for air treatment currently utilized globally. Regrettably, the usage of scrubbing system applications is currently uncertain since the European Commission has recently suggested more stringent discharge regulations and even a prohibition for shipowners, although this only applies to open-loop wet scrubbers. All the ships...
Air Pollution Impacts Human Health
The primary responsibility of air treatment companies continues to be managing air pollution. The dangerous gases and particulates emitted by car, truck, and motorcycle exhausts are directly linked to a wide range of diseases. According to a new study, the level of air pollution in cities continues to increase and affects human health and the overall...