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    Design of Electrostatic Precipitators

    • The efficiency of removal of particles by an


    Electrostatic Precipitator is given by

    η = fractional collection efficiency


    w = drift velocity, m/min.
    A = available collection area, m2 A =-[ (Q/w)*ln(1- η)]
    Q = volumetric flow rate m3/min
    Problem 1
    • An ESP is designed to treat 50,000 m3/min with
    97 % efficiency. Assuming an effective drift
    velocity of 2.5 m/min, calculate the required
    plate area and the number of plates. The plate
    size is 10 m by 5 m (height by length).
    Solution
    • Step 1:
    Efficiency of an Electrostatic Precipitator is given
    by

    A =-[ (Q/w)*ln(1- η)]


    A = 70,131 m2
    • Step 2:
    Number of plates = total area/plate area
    = 1402
    Problem 2
    • Determine the collection efficiency of the electrostatics precipitator having
    8 plates described below for a particle 154𝜇m in diameter having a drift
    velocity of 0.184m/sec .
    Data
    • Particle diameter (d) = 154 um
    • Radius of particle d/2 = 154/2 = 77 um
    • Migration velocity = 𝜔 = 0.184 m/sec
    • Height = H= 7.32m
    • Length = L = 6.10m
    • Number of Passage = 0.28 m
    • Gas flow rate = 19.73 mᶟ/sec
    Solution
    • First calculate area of plates
    A=HXL
    7.32 X 6.10 = 44.65
    Since there are 8 collecting surfaces
    A = 8 X 44.65 = 357.2
    • The efficiency is then calculated in a straight forward manner
    𝑨𝑾
    • 𝞰 = 1- exp [ - ]
    𝑸𝒈

    357.2 𝑋 0.184
    𝞰 = 1- exp [ - ]
    19.73

    𝞰 = 0.964 = 96.4 %
    Advantages of Electrostatic Precipitators
    • Electrostatic precipitators are capable very high efficiency,
    generally of the order of 99.5-99.9%.
    • Since the electrostatic precipitators act on the particles and not
    on the air, they can handle higher loads with lower pressure
    drops.
    • They can operate at higher temperatures.
    • The operating costs are generally low.
    • High collection efficiency.
    • Particles may be collected dry or wet.
    • Can be operated at high temp. (300-450˚c).
    • Maintenance is normal.
    • Few moving parts.
    Disadvantages of Electrostatic Precipitators
    • The initial capital costs are high.
    • Although they can be designed for a variety of operating
    conditions, they are not very flexible to changes in the operating
    conditions, once installed.
    • Particulate with high resistivity may go uncollected.
    • Require high voltage.
    • Collection efficiency reduce with time.
    • Space requirement is more.
    • Possible of explosion during collection of combustible gases or
    particulates.
    Application
    • Cement factories
    • Pulp and paper mills
    • Steel plants
    • Non- ferrous metal industry
    • Chemical industry
    • Petroleum industry
    • Carbon black industry
    • Electric power industry
    Problem 3

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