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The device which can remove particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant is:

Options

  1. AIncinerator
  2. BElectrostatic Precipitator
  3. CCatalytic Convertor
  4. DSTP

Correct answer

B. Electrostatic Precipitator

Step-by-step solution

There are several ways of removing particulate matter; the most widely used of which is the electrostatic precipitator, which can remove over 99% of particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant. It has electrode wires that are maintained at several thousand volts, which produce a corona that releases electrons. These electrons attach to dust particles giving them a net negative charge. The collecting plates are grounded and attract the charged dust particles.

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