Air Pollution Control Technologies and Policies

Kailash Malode (Edited by)

9781779564375

Hardback, published 31 March 2026

363 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

This book, Air Pollution Control Technologies, and Policies, comprehensively explores air pollution, its impacts on human health and the environment, and the technologies and policies developed to control it. The text spans multiple scales of air pollution, from local to global, and provides an in-depth analysis of indoor and outdoor air quality. It details the health risks associated with air pollution, such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and examines environmental effects, including acid rain and the greenhouse effect.

The book covers methods for monitoring ambient air quality and pollutant emissions, offering insight into the types of sensors, measurement techniques, and continuous emission monitoring systems in use today. Additionally, it provides practical strategies for controlling pollution from both stationary sources, such as factories, and mobile sources like vehicles. The final chapters discuss emission inventories and pollution prevention strategies, emphasizing regulatory frameworks, compliance, and sustainable practices.

Designed for environmental scientists, engineers, policymakers, and students, this resource offers valuable knowledge for addressing the global challenge of air pollution, balancing scientific understanding with practical approaches to pollution control.

• Chapter 1 Overview of Air Pollution Chapter 2 Health and Environmental Effects of Air Pollution Chapter 3 Transport and Dispersion of Air Pollution Chapter 4 Indoor Air Pollution Chapter 5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Chapter 6 Measurement of Pollutant Emissions Chapter 7 Emissions Inventory Chapter 8 Control of Stationary Source Emissions Chapter 9 Control of Mobile Source Emissions Chapter 10 Pollution Prevention