air pollution 3

Question 1

RCRA

Answer 1

“Cradle to grave”
Hazardous materials tracked from production to disposal. Who had it, when, how long.

Question 2

CERCLA

Answer 2

Superfund
Clean up contaminated sites, remediate these sites, make responsible parties pay, this money is put in the superfund

Question 3

Methane Recovery

Answer 3

When garbage decomposes in a landfill, it creates methane gas, which can be used for energy or heat generation.

Question 4

Post Closure

Answer 4

Closed landfills can be converted into recreational facilities

Question 5

Catalytic Converter

Answer 5

Speeds up the rate of reaction that creates less harmful air pollutants. Reduced CO and Hydrocarbons. Converts CO into CO2, HCs into CO2and H2O, converts NOx into atmospheric N2 and O2

Question 6

Vapor Recovery Nossle

Answer 6

Prevents VOCs and HC from escaping into the atmosphere when fueling a motor vehicle with gasoline

Question 7

Wet Scrubber

Answer 7

Very effective. Fluid is sprayed over emissions to remove contaminants from air