Baghouse

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001099",
  "term": "Baghouse",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A large air pollution control system containing multiple fabric filter bags arranged in compartments, designed to remove particulate matter from industrial exhaust gases. Dirty gas enters the system, passes through the bags where particles are collected, and clean gas exits. The collected dust is periodically removed from the bags by mechanical shaking or reverse air pulse cleaning.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "resistance"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2176 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/baghouse/"
}