Cottrell Invents the Electronstat Precipitation Process
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science, Technology, Inventions, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Scientists, Inventors, Pollution, Toxic Waste
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: San Francisco
- Date: 1906
Article abstract: Cottrell developed the electrostatic precipitator, which is used to remove particulates and fumes from atmospheric emissions for pollution control
Summary of Event
The advent of the Industrial Revolution led to the development of severe air pollution problems. Prior to this time, there were periods when coal burning was forbidden. These earlier complaints, however, were based mainly on aesthetic reasons. Large-scale industrialization resulted in much more serious environmental problems.
Various methods of pollution control,...
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