Packed Tower

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Packed Tower?

A pollution control device that forces dirty air through a tower packed with crushed rock or wood chips while liquid is sprayed over the packing material. The pollutants in the air stream either dissolve or chemically react with the liquid.

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