G L O S S A RY M A N A G E M E NT O F

P a r t i c l e s : Ve r y s ma ll part E M I S S I O NS O F
of s omething. A I R- R E L AT E D

E mi s s i on s :
are all gaseous fluids, pure or
with substances in suspension;
as well as any form of radioacti-
ve, electromagnetic or sound
energy, which emanate as resi-
dues or products of human and
natural activity (for example:
plants emit CO2)

S p ri n k l e r :
mechanical de vice that in mos t
cases trans forms a pressu-
rized liquid flow into a s pra y,
s prinkling it for irriga tion pur-
poses.

c o n v ey o r b e l t :
or belt con ve yor or belt con-
ve yor or free belt conve yor is
a continuous conve yor s ys tem
formed b y a continuous belt
tha t mo ve s be twe en two
drums.
OBJECTIVE  Sprinkler system in
hoppers of receipt, in
stacks and storage
The objective of yards and in points of
this measure is unloading of the con-
make the perti- During this activi- veyor belt.
nent actions in or- ties, the scape of
der to prevent, particles in the plac-  Covering of the con-
control and miti- es where the ore is veyor belt.
gate air pollution handled and the
by emission of equipment is operat-  Speed control of light
particulate mate- ed, are unavoidable. vehicles.
rial. A Proper design,
maintenance, and  Continuous wetting
operation of control of traffic routes of
systems can reduce light and heavy
emissions, signifi- equipment.
cantly. The methods
of controlling the  Establishment of liv-
emissions of parti- ing barriers in stor-
cles, most used are: age yards.