FPL strives to make operations even cleaner, more efficient and cost-effective. Click here for more information on the Ft. Myers and Sanford projects. Click here for TRI data for each power plant . Aerosol A common example of sulfuric acid is as the main ingredient in car batteries.
Sulfur is naturally present in oil that is burned to produce electricity.
Electric utilities have been reporting sulfur dioxide emissions for years. Sulfur combines with oxygen in the furnace and eventually converts into a mist containing dilute sulfuric acid. 3.1 million lbs. Hydrochloric acid aerosols. One example of hydrochloric acid is its use in adjusting pH in swimming pools.