On the basis of MPC of substances in the atmospheric air the values of maximum permissible emissions (MPE) are established, which ensure compliance with hygienic standards in practice. One of the ways to reduce emissions of dust and other pollutants into the atmosphere is the introduction of modern or two-stage equipment for cleaning pollutants. The results of the analysis show that the efficiency of dust extraction at the surveyed enterprises has decreased. It is possible to improve the efficiency of existing dry mechanical dust collectors, i.e., to install additional filters or to install modern electronic filters.

The article discusses the issues of effective use of equipment in the cotton ginning industry. A brief description of the dust collecting devices used is given. The role of the ginning industry in light industry is revealed. The article describes measures for the modernization of production in light industry, technical re-equipment of industrial enterprises, reconstruction of equipment that does not meet modern production requirements. Conclusions are made on improving the organization of production for the effective purification of polluted air and the use of equipment in the cotton ginning industry.