Overview
An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a pollution control device that uses electrical forces to move the particles out of the flowing gas stream and onto collector plates for particulate emission control.
There are different configurations and types of ESPs designed and operated for removal of particulate mater (PM). This course describes the commonly applied ESP designs used to remove PM from stationary sources. Design and operating parameters are presented. Various ESP designs such as Plate-Wire, Flat Plate, Wet ESPs, and Tubular ESPs are reviewed in this course.
In this course the student will learn the theory of ESP particle removal and how it is applied to actual ESP designs. The conditions for particle removal and its effects on ESP equipment selection are presented. Optimizing ESP operation is also presented. The course will be beneficial for a student with basic knowledge of air pollution control equipment and an interest in controlling particulate emissions. It is also an excellent overview for those professionals working in the field of air pollution control.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in EPA Air Pollution Control Cost Manual Section 6 Particulate Matter Control, Chapter 3 Electrostatic Precipitators, (EPA 452/B-02-001).
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- General Requirements of the USEPA Clean Air Act
- Background of particulate compounds and size ranges
- Types of ESPs used for particulate control
- Gas characteristics and its effects particle charging and removal
- Design parameters for designing ESP units
- Support information for enhancing ESP performance
Course
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