Selecting Air Pollution Control Products in Asphalt Roofing
The asphalt roofing industry is absolutely essential to the function & safety of modern society. Shielding commercial & residential buildings from inclement weather & environmental hazards, asphalt roofing appears in many forms across houses, skyrises, parking garages & more. However, during the production of these building materials in each of these forms, it also leads to the generation of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) that degrade air quality if left unaddressed. Through the heating, agitation, & oxidation processes, asphalt manufacturing activates harmful gases. Specifically, asphalt storage & process tanks, blowing stills, loading racks, saturators, wet loopers, coating mixers, & sealant applicators can store & emit these HAPs. Strict emissions standards have been imposed, mandating that HAPs are filtered out of the exhaust stream.
To adhere to these standards, the asphalt roofing industry must utilize Air Pollution Control (APC) equipment. Three key questions can help identify the most effective APC equipment; Does the APC equipment maintain compliance with environmental regulations? Does the APC equipment require heavy maintenance & downtime? What is the lifetime cost of APC equipment? Air Clear will address each of these questions to ensure that only the most economically viable APC equipment is chosen.