Electrostatic Precipitators
An electrostatic precipitator is a device that removes particles from a gas stream, typically in the form of smoke, after combustion occurs. An electrical charge is imparted to the particles, causing them to adhere to metal plates inside the precipitator. Finally, tapping the plates causes the particles to fall into a bin for disposal. Within an electrostatic precipitator are collection plates or tubes charged with negative voltage, which dry harvest particulates and dust from polluted air, smoke and gases. Wet electrostatic precipitators use wet scrubber action while keeping a negative voltage charge. Industrial and consumer models are available.
Electrostatic precipitators are an advantageous choice for air cleansing and pollution control. Volumes of industrial dust, fly ash, fumes and mist particulates are easily collected and the air cleansed through their use. Electrostatic precipitators are frequently used to clean dust and fly-ash from many industrial processes, removing solid particles from the exhaust gas and other smoke. They are useful for providing cleaner air in many industrial applications that result in exhaust gas or smoke.