In this article, we discuss a number of aspects
related to the selection, installation, use, and
maintenance of baghouses. The article is intended
to provide a general explanation of baghouses
and their use in controlling particulate emissions
originating at industrial facilities. The reader will
also find some basic information on evaluating
and selecting baghouses.
We begin with a short history of the relevant
regulatory background in the United States. We
also summarize some findings from our review of
the professional literature available on baghouses