Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (대한기계학회)
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Electrostatic Precipitability of the Coal Fly-Ash by the Pilot Scale Test

  • Ahn, Kook-Chan (Department of Mechanical Design Engineering, Chinju National University) ;
  • Kim, Bong-Hwan (Department of Building Equipment & Systems, Yangsan College) ;
  • Jang, Yang-Sik (Research Institute of Mechanical Technology, Pusan National University)
  • Published : 2001.05.01
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Abstract

The equation of the particle collection efficiency proposed by Deutsch has been modified through the various experiments to correct the errors caused by the assumptions made for the equation. In order to get an modified Deutsch equation that can be applied to real conditions, a pilot scale electrostatic precipitator is used. The effects of operational variables on the particle collection efficiency are evaluated. Particle resistivity, gas temperature, moisture contents in gas, gas velocity and particle concentration are used as the operational variables. Two different types of coal fly-ash obtained from the fluidized bed combustor and the pulverized coal combustor are used as test particulate to evaluate the effect of the physiochemical and electrical characteristics of the particle on the particle collection efficiency. The experimental results are fitted with the modified Deutsch equation made by Matts-Ohnfeldt and the extended Deutsch equation made by E. C. Potter to evaluate the effect of the particle characteristics and the operation conditions on the particle collection efficiency of the electrostatic precipitator.

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