Electrostatic enhancement of fabric filter performance

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es00127a002· OSTI ID:6291665

McCain, J D; Kistler, W G; Pontius, D H; Smith, W B

An experimental study was performed to investigate possible advantages of precharging fly ash before collecting it in fabric filter systems. The tests were performed on a 2500 ft/sup 3//min pilot plant at the Electric Power Research Institute Arapahoe Test Facility in Denver, CO. Efficiencies comparable to those of conventional baghouses were measured at substantially higher air/cloth ratios and lower pressure drops when the electrostatic charger was used. Collection efficiencies and pressure drops were measured at air/cloth ratios from 2 to 10 acfm/ft/sup 2/. Bags of woven glass fiber, felted Nomex, and felted Teflon were tested.

• Research Organization: Southern Research Inst., Birmingham, AL
• OSTI ID: 6291665
• Journal Information: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 18:9; ISSN ESTHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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