Q. Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) I. Is an electrical device to remove particulate matter present in the exhaust of thermal power plant II. More than 99% particulate matter can be removed by this method III. ESP has electrode wires and a stage of collecting plates Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
Electrostatic precipitator is used to remove particulate matter present in the exhaust of thermal power plant. More than 99% particulate matter can be removed by this method. It has electrode wires that are maintained at several thousand volts which produces a corona that releases electrons
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