Damper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007275",
  "term": "Damper",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Device that restricts airflow to modulate the flow rate.\n\n2. Device used to open, close or throttle a DEC system or hood designed to capture emissions from an EAF and route them to the associated control device(s). It does not include isolation dampers used to isolate a fan or baghouse compartment for repair or cleaning, or dampers controlling collection of emissions from equipment other than an EAF.\n\n3. Device used to open, close or throttle a DEC system or hood designed to capture emissions from an EAF or AOD vessel and route them to the associated control device(s). It does not include isolation dampers used to isolate a fan or baghouse compartment for repair or cleaning, or dampers controlling collection of emissions from equipment other than an EAF or AOD vessel.",
  "references": [
    "Basic Concepts in Environmental Sciences",
    "40 CFR 60.271 (CFR 2024)",
    "40 CFR 60.271b (CFR 2024)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/damper/"
}