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1.Which fuel is used in thermal power plant?What are the problems associated with thistype of power generation?

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Coal is used in termal power plants as fuel.

The problems associated with it are apollution which leads to global warming.The particulate matter emitted from coal power plant (CPP) have a very grave effect on public health. The main contributor to the particulate matter is coal fly ash, and minor are sulfate and nitrate.Coal contains trace impurities of uranium (U), thorium (Th), Radon (Rd) and other natural radioactive causing radioactive contamination.



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