Using heat exchanger for construction of electrostatic precipitator in a small heat source

Abstract

The article deals with the solution to the increased level of environmental pollution by emissions of solid particles from small sources. The research aimed to build an efficient electrostatic precipitator directly in the combustion device, ensuring simple maintenance and low space requirements. During the measurements on the experimental equipment, the average production of particulate matter was measured with and without the use of an electrostatic precipitator. Three combustion modes were used during the measurements: minimum, optimal and maximum performance. The results of the measurements showed up to 52.3 % efficiency in removing particles from flue gases.