Question

Non condensable are environmentally undesirable because __________

(a) tare not soluble

(b) they contain Solid particles

(c) they partly escape into atmosphere

(d) they damage the machineries

I have been asked this question during an interview.

My query is from Problems Associated with Geothermal Conversion topic in chapter Ocean Energy & Geothermal Energy of Energy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) they partly escape into atmosphere

The explanation: Non condensable are environmentally undesirable because they partly escape into the atmosphere. Most are corrosive in the normal damp atmosphere of the plant and are noxious and toxic and hence major pollutants.