| Abstract: | This paper presents the results of a comprehensive set of analytical and experimental studies concerning the application of high intensity ionization technology to retrofit a flyash electrostatic prepitator.Described in detail are the computer-aided methods of performing functional design for ionizer-precipitator systems, selected results of ionizer-precipitator flow model tests, and the chosen physical retrofit. Also presented is the projected performance of an ionizer-precipitator system, derived from two independent design procedures which take into account the effect of space charge and gas velocity distribution on system performance.Results of these studies confirm that high intensity ionizer technology can be applied to significantly improve the collection efficiency of conventional wire-plate electrostatic precipitators. |
