Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Electrostatic precipitator is most widely used in thermal power plant
Statement II: Electrostatic precipitator in thermal power plant removes ionising radiations
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• B. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine the correctness of the statements about the electrostatic precipitator in thermal power plants, let's analyze each statement individually:

Statement I: Electrostatic precipitator is most widely used in thermal power plant.

This statement is correct. Electrostatic precipitators are commonly used in thermal power plants to control and reduce particulate emissions from the flue gas. They are effective in removing fine particles like dust and smoke from industrial gases, ensuring cleaner emissions.

Statement II: Electrostatic precipitator in thermal power plant removes ionising radiations.

This statement is incorrect. Electrostatic precipitators are designed to capture particulate matter from exhaust streams and do not address or remove ionising radiation. Ionising radiation involves high-energy particles or waves that can ionise atoms, which is a different environmental concern not managed by this equipment.

Therefore, the correct evaluation of the statements is: Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Answer 2

• Statement I is correct. Electrostatic precipitators are indeed widely used in thermal power plants to remove particulate matter (dust and other particles) from the flue gases before they are released into the atmosphere.
• Statement II is incorrect. Electrostatic precipitators are not used to remove ionizing radiations. They are used to remove solid particles from flue gases through the principle of electrostatic attraction.

The correct option is (B): Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect