ABSORPTION TOWER


Meaning of ABSORPTION TOWER in English

(Air Quality) An air pollution control device in which contaminated air is passed through a tower containing substances (packing) possessing large surface area. Water is passed over the packing material in a countercurrent fashion, i.e., in a direction opposite to the passage of the air, and the air contaminants are then absorbed into the liquid. Also referred to as Packed Tower, Spray Tower, or Tray Tower.

Environmental engineering English vocabulary.      Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга.