Hybrid electrostatic filter for thin purification

Abstract

In this paper a hybrid electrostatic filter producing purification of smoke flow by both electrostatic and catalytic methods is considered. Simultaneously with the deposition of unburned particles of hydrocarbon fuel “soot” and other electrically conductive particles, fine purification is performed to prevent the release of chemical compounds contained in flue gases. The using of this filter will allow to solve the problem of smoke emissions in certain branches of industry and national economy, where until now the using of one of the considered cleaning methods, has encountered difficulties or was insufficient. The proposed construction of vertical execution does not require a special separate platform for its location and is able to be placed as a superstructure of the existing pipe or directly inside it. The automatic cleaning system at each filter level minimizes for maintenance personnel the need of intervention in the cleaning process, increases safety.