This set of Environmental Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Devices to Control Air Pollution”.
1. Which of the following is used in ceramic industries?
a) Electrostatic precipitator
b) Dynamic precipitator
c) Spray tower
d) Wet cyclonic scrubber
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Explanation: Dynamic precipitator is used in ceramics, woodworking industries. It uses centrifugal force to remove gaseous matter.
2. Wet scrubbers are classified into ____ types.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
d) 6
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Explanation: Web scrubbers are used to remove air pollutants and are classified into Spray towers, Wet cyclonic scrubber and Venturi scrubber.
3. The centrifugal collectors are classified into how many types?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 2
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Explanation: The Centrifugal collectors are classified into the Cyclone collector and Dynamic precipitator.
4. Which of the following air pollution control device has maximum efficiency?
a) Electrostatic precipitator
b) Dynamic precipitator
c) Spray tower
d) Wet cyclonic scrubber
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Explanation: Electrostatic precipitator has the maximum efficiency among the rest with a value of 99%.
5. Which of the following fluid is used in web scrubbers?
a) Lime
b) MgSO4
c) NaCl
d) K2Cr2O7
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Explanation: Apart from lime, K2CO3, a slurry of MnO and MgO and water can be used in Web scrubber.
6. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the fabric filter?
a) They can remove very small particle
b) They are liable to chemical attack
c) They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber
d) They can handle large volume of gas at relatively high speed
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Explanation: The efficiency of Electrostatic precipitator is <99%, whereas the efficiency of Fabric filter is >99%.
7. Which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants?
a) Venturi scrubber
b) Gravitational settling chamber
c) Dynamic precipitator
d) Wet scrubber
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Explanation: Venturi scrubber removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants. The minimum particle size removal is 0.5μm and its efficiency is < 99%.
8. Identify the correct statement regarding the Electrostatic precipitator.
a) Minimum particle size removal is <0.5μm
b) They can be operated at high temperature
c) It has a low maintenance cost
d) It does not cause any freezing problem
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Explanation: Electrostatic precipitator can be operated at a high temperature between 3000C to 4500C, has a high maintenance cost, can cause a freezing problem and minimum particle size removal is < 1μm.
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