Electrostatically augmented fiber bed and method of using

Details Electrostatically augmented fiber bed and method of using Electrostatically augmented fiber bed and method of using

1979-02-22

1980-09-16

Lacey, David L.

Gas separation

Means within gas stream for conducting concentrate to collector

55 13, 55118, 55131, 55138, 55155, 55242, B03C 312, B03C 316

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042227488

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for removal of particulates from gas streams with high collection efficiency on even submicron particulates. The apparatus includes a grounded fiber bed of 50 to 1000 micron average diameter fibers packed to a bed voidage of at least 90%, an electrostatic or ionizing field means upstream of the fiber bed to place an electrical charge on the particulates, and irrigation means for the fiber bed, and optionally the grounded electrodes of the electrostatic means as well, to flush collected particulates from the fiber bed and optionally from the grounded electrodes. The method is suitable for separation of any particulates but is particularly advantageous for separation of insoluble solid particulates from gas streams at high bed velocities of from 6 to 15 or more feet per second (i.e., 1.8 to 4.6 or more meters per second). The preferred fiber bed is of 100 to 500 micron diameter, and advantageously 100 to 250 micron diameter, glass fibers. In operation, particulates are charged in the electrostatic means and the charged particulates are collected in the fiber bed where the electrical charge is dissipated through the irrigating liquid/particulates mixture so that no significant space charge effect is allowed to develop in the fibers of the fiber bed and re-entrainment of particulates is avoided.

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