Consider the following: 1. Carbon dioxide   2. Oxides of Nitrogen  3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/emission from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

Consider the following: 1. Carbon dioxide   2. Oxides of Nitrogen  3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/emission from coal combustion at thermal power plants? Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3

  • Carbon dioxide is the emission/emission from coal combustion at thermal power plants.
  • Along with carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are also gaseous emissions which leads to global warming and acid rain.
  • These emissions are formed due to the combustion process when coal is burned to produce heat.
  • However, emissions depend on the quantity of coal used and the amount of sulphur present in the coal.

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Fuel ‘X’ has a calorific value of 50 kJ/g and produces carbon dioxide and water on combustion where as Fuel ‘Y’ has calorific value 35 kJ/g and produces oxides of sulphur and nitrogen on combustion. Which is a better fuel?