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What is electrostatic dust collector?
The electrostatic dust collector (EDC) is a passive collection device easy to apply that consists of an electrostatic polypropylene cloth (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2009).
What is the function of electrostatic dust collector?
Electrostatic precipitators (ESP) collect dust in the flue gas produced by boiler, etc. Mitsubishi Power contributes to air pollution control at thermal power plants, steel plants , and various industrial plants.
How does an electrostatic dust precipitator work?
Description. An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) removes particles from a gas stream by using electrical energy to charge particles either positively or negatively. The charged particles are then attracted to collector plates carrying the opposite charge.
Why is an ESP better than a baghouse?
ESPs Operate Best with Very Large Airflow However, baghouse technology has advanced over the years and now offers longer bags and better cleaning systems. Baghouses are far more efficient at particulate collection: a typical baghouse efficiency is 99.9% efficiency while ESPs are 98%-99% efficient.
How does dust collector work?
Dust collector systems work in general by drawing dust and particulates from the air through a filter that first captures and separates the matter, and then discharges purified air back into the workplace or environment.
Do electrostatic dusters work?
Electrostatic dusters utilize the principles of static electricity to attract dust to the feathers. The feathers ability to conduct electricity is highly efficient of ridding surfaces of dust. The feathers on the electrostatic duster gain a negative static charge through friction as they move across a wooden surface.
Does an electrostatic precipitator remove co2?
These unburned particles of carbon are pulled out of the smoke by using static electricity in the precipitators, leaving clean, hot air to escape the smokestacks. It is vital to remove this unreacted carbon from the smoke, as it can damage buildings and harm human health – especially respiratory health.
What are the different types of dust collectors?
Five common types of dust collection equipment are fabric filter baghouses, inertial separators (like mechanical cyclones), cartridge collectors, wet scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators. Baghouse dust collectors come in various designs and are the most commonly used system because of their 99% efficiency.
What are the advantages of electrostatic precipitators?
Electrostatic Precipitators Information
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Handles very large gas volumes and heavy dust loads with low pressure drop. | Not very flexible to changes in operating conditions once installed/purchased. |
Very high collection efficiencies, even for very small particles. | Cannot control gaseous emissions |
What factors should be considered to design a baghouse?
Design variables Pressure drop, filter drag, air-to-cloth ratio, and collection efficiency are essential factors in the design of a baghouse. Pressure drop (ΔP) is the resistance to air flow across the baghouse. A high pressure drop corresponds with a higher resistance to airflow.
What are fabric filters?
A fabric filter is an air pollution control device that removes particulate matter from a process gas stream before it is emitted into the atmosphere. Dust laden gases come in contact with filter bags inside a baghouse.
What makes an electrostatic precipitator a good dust collector?
ESPs work best when the particulate has a propensity for gaining a positive charge. But, many particles don’t or are slow to take on the electric charge which reduces the ESP’s effectiveness. At Sly, throughout our 143-year history, we’ve stayed on top of the latest dust collection technologies.
What is an electrostatic precipitator ( ESP ) used for?
ESP electrostatic precipitator, also called electrostatic dust collector, is an important device in applications where a large amount of flue gas needs to be cleaned up. It uses high-voltage electrostatic fields to charge dust particles either positively or negatively in the flue stream.
How are electrostatic precipitators used for air pollution control?
Electrostatic precipitators (ESP) collect dust in the flue gas produced by boiler, etc. Mitsubishi Power contributes to air pollution control at thermal power plants, steel plants , and various industrial plants. Suitable for applications requiring a much higher degree of gas purity at outlet than can be readily achieved by dry type ESP.
Why are electrostatic precipitators used in paper mills?
ESPs are only cost effective in applications with very large air flow, due to their high capital cost. Historically, the biggest users of ESPs were coal-fired power plants and paper mills which had high volumes of gas passing through boilers and processing large volumes of air.