Review on Enhancement of Electrostatic Precipitator in Automobiles

Abstract

The Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) is a widely employed device in boilers to mitigate the release of particulate matter. This study proposes the design and fabrication of a similar device tailored for reducing emissions from automobiles, particularly targeting older versions of BS vehicles lacking dedicated emission control mechanisms. Despite the catalytic converters equipped in BS-6 vehicles, there exists a need for an efficient emission reduction solution for their predecessors. This research aims to analyse various ESP designs through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using ANSYS software. The design optimization will be conducted based on fluid flow analysis, leading to the fabrication of the most optimal prototype. The final step involves testing the fabricated prototype to ensure compliance with Pollution Under Control (PUC) standards, contributing to environmental sustainability.