Numerical modelling of wire-plate electrostatic precipitator for control of submicron and ultra fine particles

Computer codes for the prediction of electrostatic collection of submicron and ultrafine particles from industrial flue gases are developed. The electrostatic precipitators (ESP) uses the unified approach of combining the features of theoretical modelling of the electrostatic precipitation process and the phenomenologically introduced parameters. The method resulted to a reliable prediction of collection performance over a wide range of particle sizes. Experimental validation was conducted at flue gas cleaning test facility.