ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR ANALYSIS

Relations are developed to compare space charge with conventional electrostatic precipitators. Space charge precipitators have wall area requirements similar to conventional units, if the drops added to the gas are of the same general size as the particles to be precipitated. Space charge precipitators are considerably simpler in construction than conventional units and would be highly desirable if large quantities of small drops could be produced. Present designs of atomizing nozzles are not satisfactory for this purpose, but condensation of steam to form droplets appears feasible. © 1969, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.