Many industrial processes, like kilns and boilers, discharge spent gases to the atmosphere. These gases, called "flue gases," are often treated to remove pollutants in order to meet environmental regulations. Sometimes, enough particulate is recovered that it is worth returning to the process. An electrostatic precipitator, or ESP, is one method for removing particulate matter from flue gas. This module will describe the major components as well as the purpose and operating principles of an electrostatic precipitator.
•Identify and describe the major components of an electrostatic precipitator
•Describe the purpose and operating principles of an electrostatic precipitator
•Differentiate between wet and dry electrostatic precipitators
•Identify and describe key factors for precipitator performance
•Identify and describe key safety considerations when working with an electrostatic precipitator
•Identify and describe the typical process flows in the electrostatic precipitator
