What is the purpose of a chimney in a power plant?

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Chimney in power plant is used to release the exhaust gases produced during the combustion process.

Chimney helps in maintaining the air quality by releasing the harmful gases at a higher altitude.
It prevents the accumulation of toxic gases in the plant and surrounding areas.
The height of the chimney is designed based on the amount of gases produced and the wind speed in the area.
Chimneys can also be equipped with scrubbers to remove pollutants before releasing the gases.
Examples of power plants with chimneys are coal-fired power plants, gas-fired power plants, and nuclear power plants.

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