A cottrell precipitator makes use of the ______________ for dusty air cleaning?

Correct answer: B. Corona discharge

  • A. Electric spark
  • B. Corona discharge
  • C. Alternating current
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A Cottrell precipitator charges dust particles by corona discharge and then collects them on oppositely charged electrodes. An electric spark is uncontrolled and is not the intended cleaning mechanism.

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