Third Conference on Fabric Filter Technology for Coal-Fired Power Plants

This paper summarizes information and results presented at the Third Conference on Fabric Filter Technology for Coal-Fired Power Plants held November 19-21, 1985 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Sponsored by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), in cooperation with the Arizona Public Service Co. and Salt River Project, the conference focused on recent technological developments in the design and operation of fabric filters (baghouses) in electric utility settings. Papers were presented by individuals representing utilities, fabric filter manufacturers, research and development organizations, and regulatory agencies. Approximately 200 individuals attended the sessions. Summaries of the first two conferences and results of other fabric Biter research sponsored bv EPRI have been published previously in JAPCA.^1–9