Question

How to control the production of hydrocarbons?

Answer 1

Hydrocarbons can be controlled by:

$1.$ Combustion- Hydrocarbons are subjected to "flame combustion or catalytic combustion" when they react and form carbon dioxide and harmless product water.

$2.$ Absorption- By the use of liquid absorbent. The liquid absorbs the harmful gaseous pollutants present in the air.

$3.$ Adsorption- The gaseous pollutants are adsorbed at the surface of the process solid and clean the air passes through it.