The Purpose of Using Newer, Fluidized-Bed Combustion in Coal Power

question 30

Multiple Choice

The purpose of using newer, fluidized-bed combustion in coal power plants is to ________.

• A) increase the amount of usable heat energy from the coal
• B) increase the amount of carbon monoxide created in the process
• C) increase the amount of carbon dioxide created in the process
• D) decrease the amount of sulfur produced per pound of coal
• E) None of the above

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