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Research on the shielding effect of the electrode frames in the electrostatic precipitator
Haibao Zhao1, Gang Yang2, Jiadong Shen3
1Atmospheric Division, Zhejiang Feida Environmental Science and Technology Co., Ltd, Zhuji, China.
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995)
|April 7, 2023
Summary
Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) face reduced dust removal efficiency due to electrode frame shielding. A novel split-level frame design enhances electric field distribution and improves particulate collection.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) are crucial for flue gas dust removal.
- Electrode frames in ESPs cause electrostatic shielding, disrupting electric field distribution and reducing dust removal efficiency.
- This shielding leads to uneven charging of particles and the formation of dust escape routes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the electrostatic shielding effect of electrode frames in ESPs.
- To evaluate the impact of electrode frames on corona discharge characteristics and current density distribution.
- To propose an improved ESP design that mitigates the shielding effect and enhances dust removal efficiency.
Main Methods:
- An experimental setup was constructed using RS barbed electrodes and a 480 C type dust collector electrode plate.
- Corona discharge characteristics were evaluated.
- Current density distribution on the collecting plate was measured and analyzed, focusing on the effect of electrode frames.
Main Results:
- Current density was significantly higher opposite the RS electrode needles and near zero opposite the electrode frames.
- The electrode frames were confirmed to exert a shielding effect on the corona discharge.
- This shielding effect was identified as a cause of reduced dust collection efficiency in conventional ESPs.
Conclusions:
- The electrostatic shielding effect of electrode frames is a significant limitation in ESP performance.
- A new ESP design featuring a split-level frame arrangement was proposed to overcome this shielding.
- The proposed design offers theoretical support for improving ESPs and enhancing overall dust removal efficiency.
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