Question
Biology Question on Environmental Issues
The device which can remove particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant is:
A
STP
B
Incinerator
C
Electrostatic Precipitator
D
Catalytic Convertor
Answer
Electrostatic Precipitator
Explanation
Solution
The efficiency of electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) is such that they can eliminate 99% of the particulate matter found in exhaust emissions from industrial and thermal plants.