Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 2 - Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis - Problems - Page 103: 2-75C

Answer

Affects the environment as global warming, climate change, smog, acid rains, etc. Primary chemicals are carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons. Primary source are motor vehicles and industries.

Work Step by Step

Energy conversion pollutes water, soil and air. It affects the environment as global warming, climate change, smog, acid rains, etc. The primary chemicals that pollute the air are carbon oxides (CO and CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrocarbons (Methane) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). The primary source of these pollutants are motor vehicles and industries.
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