Which of the following is/are types of “Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)”? 1. Dry sorbent injection 2. Wet limestone based 3. Sea water based Select the correct answer from the given codes: |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: FGD systems can remove over 90% of SO2 from the flue gas emissions of coal-fired Thermal Power Plants (TPP).

Majorly, three types of FGD systems – Dry Sorbent (Limestone) Injection, Wet Limestone Based, and Sea Water Based – are adopted worldwide.

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