Rsearchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers

Rsearchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers

There is currently a large dependence on coal for power generation. As coal-fired plants cause environmental and health hazards, technologies such as swirl flow and air staging have been proposed to mitigate the pollutants in their emissions. However, it is unclear how effective these technologies are in reducing the environmental costs of these plants. Now, … Read more

Take the findings with a pinch of salt, says expert

Many developing countries, unlike India, do not have proper air monitoring systems; if they did, India’s ranking would be better Delhi’s iconic Red Fort enveloped in smog. Photo: iStock The findings of a recent report by Swiss technology company IQAir, which said 39 of the world’s top 50 most polluted cities were in India, must … Read more