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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">A [[pollution]] control device for reducing (scrubbing) sulfur dioxide (SO<sub>2</sub>) emissions.</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">This device consists of a column or tower that is packed with absorption material such as  [[sodium]] or calcium carbonate, which removes the SO<sub>2</sub> from the [[flue gas]] as it passes through the  tower.</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 01:52, 29 March 2024

A pollution control device for reducing (scrubbing) sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions.

This device consists of a column or tower that is packed with absorption material such as sodium or calcium carbonate, which removes the SO2 from the flue gas as it passes through the tower.

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