Start-up and initial operational experience on Colorado Springs' Martin Drake unit no. 6 baghouse

A fabric filter baghouse was installed on an 85 MW unit at the City of Colorado Springs' Martin Drake Power Plant. This baghouse retrofit was placed on line in September 1978. During the initial operation, some minor design and operational problems arose. Minor modifications were made to the baghouse system which eliminated these problems. The baghouse is experiencing a relatively low operating pressure drop and continues to maintain zero visible emissions.