Air Pollution Control Equipment

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Which of the following is a commonly used air pollution control device for removing particulate matter from industrial emissions?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Fabric filter

  3. Scrubber

  4. Catalytic converter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electrostatic precipitators use high voltage to charge particles, which are then collected on grounded plates.

What is the primary mechanism by which a fabric filter removes particulate matter from an airstream?

  1. Impaction

  2. Diffusion

  3. Interception

  4. Electrostatic attraction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fabric filters rely on interception, where particles collide with and adhere to the fibers of the filter material.

Which type of scrubber is commonly used for removing acidic gases like sulfur dioxide from industrial emissions?

  1. Venturi scrubber

  2. Packed bed scrubber

  3. Spray tower scrubber

  4. Cyclone scrubber


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Packed bed scrubbers use a bed of solid packing material to provide a large surface area for gas-liquid contact, facilitating the absorption of acidic gases.

What is the primary mechanism by which a catalytic converter reduces harmful emissions from internal combustion engines?

  1. Adsorption

  2. Absorption

  3. Oxidation-reduction

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Catalytic converters utilize oxidation-reduction reactions to convert harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons into less harmful substances like carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Which of the following is a common type of air pollution control device used to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial emissions?

  1. Activated carbon adsorber

  2. Biofilter

  3. Thermal oxidizer

  4. Electrostatic precipitator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Activated carbon adsorbers use activated carbon's high surface area and adsorption capacity to trap and remove VOCs from an airstream.

What is the principle behind the operation of a cyclone separator for particulate matter removal?

  1. Electrostatic attraction

  2. Diffusion

  3. Impaction

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cyclone separators utilize centrifugal force to separate particulate matter from an airstream by causing particles to impact and collect on the cyclone's inner walls.

Which of the following is a common type of air pollution control device used to remove nitrogen oxides (NOx) from industrial emissions?

  1. Selective catalytic reduction (SCR)

  2. Non-selective catalytic reduction (NSCR)

  3. Selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR)

  4. Electrostatic precipitator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) uses a catalyst to convert NOx into harmless nitrogen and water vapor.

What is the primary mechanism by which a biofilter removes pollutants from an airstream?

  1. Adsorption

  2. Absorption

  3. Biological degradation

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Biofilters utilize microorganisms to biologically degrade and remove pollutants from an airstream.

Which of the following is a common type of air pollution control device used to remove mercury from industrial emissions?

  1. Activated carbon injection

  2. Fabric filter

  3. Wet scrubber

  4. Electrostatic precipitator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Activated carbon injection involves injecting activated carbon into the flue gas stream to adsorb and remove mercury.

What is the primary mechanism by which a thermal oxidizer destroys pollutants in an airstream?

  1. Adsorption

  2. Absorption

  3. Oxidation

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Thermal oxidizers utilize high temperatures to oxidize and destroy pollutants in an airstream, converting them into less harmful substances.

Which of the following is a common type of air pollution control device used to remove particulate matter from residential and commercial heating systems?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Fabric filter

  3. Cyclone separator

  4. High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

HEPA filters are commonly used in residential and commercial heating systems to remove fine particulate matter from the air.

What is the primary mechanism by which a wet scrubber removes pollutants from an airstream?

  1. Adsorption

  2. Absorption

  3. Oxidation

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wet scrubbers use a liquid spray to absorb and remove pollutants from an airstream.

Which of the following is a common type of air pollution control device used to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from industrial emissions?

  1. Activated carbon adsorber

  2. Biofilter

  3. Wet scrubber

  4. Catalytic converter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wet scrubbers are commonly used to remove H2S from industrial emissions by absorbing it into a liquid solution.

What is the primary mechanism by which a condenser removes pollutants from an airstream?

  1. Adsorption

  2. Absorption

  3. Condensation

  4. Filtration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Condensers utilize the principle of condensation to remove pollutants from an airstream by cooling the gas stream and causing pollutants to condense into a liquid or solid form.

Which of the following is a common type of air pollution control device used to remove particulate matter from industrial emissions?

  1. Electrostatic precipitator

  2. Fabric filter

  3. Scrubber

  4. Catalytic converter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electrostatic precipitators use high voltage to charge particles, which are then collected on grounded plates.

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