Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Environmental Issues

Question:

Which among the following is used to remove particulate matter ?

Options:

Catalytic converter.

Converter.

Radioactive converter.

Electrostatic precipitator.

Correct Answer:

Electrostatic precipitator.

Explanation:

There are several ways of removing particulate matter; the most widely used of which is the electrostatic precipitator which can remove over 99 per cent 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. The velocity of air between the plates must be low enough to allow the dust to fall.