Mist Electrostatic Precipitator Articles

Wet electrostatic precipitators: A preferred technology for emission control

The basic science behind electrostatic precipitators is as familiar and as simple as static cling. But today, this elemental force has been harnessed to a technology that is helping to remove millions of tons of toxic chemicals from our atmosphere; saving billions of dollars annually in pollution-related physical damage; and averting costly impacts on health and mortality rates for millions of ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Wet Electrostatic Precipitation Demonstrating Promise for Fine Particulate Control

Editor’s Note: Part l of this two-part feature on wet electrostatic precipitation (wet ESPs) outlines the need for multi-pollutant air pollution control technologies, the basics of wet and dry electrostatic precipitation, the ability of wet and dry ESPs to treat fine particulate, and the use of wet ESP technology at Northern States Power Company’s Sherco Station. Part II will explore the key ...

Jan. 1, 2001

Innovative wet electrostatic precipitators assure competitive edge in acid marketplace

The unsteady global economic recovery continues to subject many core industries to persistent volatility in profits, prices, markets and capital investments. However, some analysts remain optimistic about the global international trade in sulfur in all forms, particularly sulfuric acid. This versatile mineral acid is both the world’s most widely used chemical, and the one with the highest ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Wet electrostatic precipitators offer cost-effective solution for HZL - Case Study

An array of complex air pollution issues places the metallurgical industry among the largest potential sources of pollutants, and one of the most tightly regulated industrial sectors. One fully integrated, nonferrous metal producer in India, however, is demonstrating that a company with a determined commitment to environmental protection, energy efficiency and sustainability can succeed in ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Downstream sulfuric acid plants benefit from WESP technology

Industrial-grade sulfuric acid, still the most widely used industrial chemical in the world, continues to be sourced primarily (about 70 percent) as a nondiscretionary byproduct from the roasting, smelting, and refining of nonferrous metals. The rest comes from natural gas processing, electric power generation, and spent acid regeneration. These industries are usually heavy emitters of ...

Jan. 1, 2017

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Controlling acid gas mists

Gas cleaning New and strict pollution regulations in metallurgical plants worldwide are restricting particulate and acid gas emissions to extremely low levels. Because of that, sulphuric acid plants are being installed to remove and utilise S02 in gases resulting from the roasting of sulphide ores, smelting of ores, and burning or regeneration of spent acid or acid sludge from ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

OM-1 Oil Mist Eliminators Collect Coolant Mists, Lubricant Mists, Smoke

A major midwest metalworking facility uses 24 OM-1 Mist Eliminators to collect oil mists from over 200 sources, including grinding, dressing, CNC machining, lathes and heat treating operations. OM-1's ability to accommodate smoke gives it an advantage over centrifugal-type oil mist collectors, which are not usable for smoke. Both soluble and non-soluble oils are used; OM-1 collects ...

Mar. 26, 2007

By Tri-Mer Corporation

How do oil mist collectors work? Comparing the different technologies, part II

In our previous article about oil mist collector technology, we discussed the pros and cons of centrifugal mist collectors and filter-based mist collectors. Today, we look at the other two most common methods of getting oil mist out of the air. Electrostatic Precipitator Mist Collectors An electrostatic precipitator uses ...

Feb. 18, 2013

By ProVent, LLC

Electrofilter protection by fast monitoring of CO in flue gas – Case Study

Electrostatic precipitators Many industrial operations produce exhaust gases that contain dust, fly ash (unburned constituents), fumes (including fine elemental particles such as cadmium, sulfur and lead) and mist (such as coal tar), which cause an unwanted impact to human health and the environment. One widely used method of removing such contaminants from a gas stream is to use an ...

Jan. 1, 2005

By Siemens Industry, Inc. - Process Analytics

Rockwood Pigments chooses Beltran System - Case Study

Rockwood Pigments, a global manufacturer of pigment products, has chosen a wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) system engineered by Beltran Technologies, Inc.. to clean process gas streams before entering a sulfuric acid plant at its Easton, Pa., manufacturing facilities. Rockwood is the world's second laraest manufacturer of iron oxide and other inorganic color pigments used by paint and ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

AngloGold Ashanti chooses Beltran WESP - Case Study

AngloGold Ashanti Brasil Mineracao is a leading producer of gold in the world. AngloGold was working on production plans for the Cuiaba Gold Mining Expansion Project located at Nova Lima, Minas Gerasis. The plant's production capacity is projected to be equivalent to 400 metric tons of sulfuric acid per day. The Promon Company worked on the design, procurement, construction and assembly services ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Beltran WESPs deliver superior gas cleaning performance for Zambia’s fast-growing copper industry - Case Study

The central importance of copper production to the Zambian economy is reflected in the fact that the value of copper exports in 2010, about $5.8 billion, accounted for 78 percent of the country’s total merchandise export earnings, and helped make it the seventh largest producer in the world. Capitalizing on a worldwide surge in copper prices and the coincident privatization of ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems Units 1, 2 and 3 - Case study

Midwestern U.S. Utility The wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system from Babcock & Wilcox (B&W)features a combination of design components to provide a high level of reliability and ...

Jan. 1, 2012

By Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC LLC

Asheville Station Units 1 and 2 Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems - Case study

Progress Energy Skyland, North Carolina Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems feature a combination of design components to provide a high level ...

Jan. 1, 2012

By Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC LLC

WESP technology provides durable solution for Brazil’s top zinc operation - Case Study

Forward-thinking metallurgical plant operators around the world constantly seek out more advanced exhaust gas recovery technologies, not only to meet increasingly strict environmental regulations, but also to achieve superior operating performance and to control maintenance and other costs in a competitive marketplace. One fully-integrated polymetal producer headquartered in Brazil has managed to ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Advanced WESP designs assure superior gas cleaning performance

Nowadays, many industries are facing formidable environmental challenges and there is a growing need for effective, economical gas cleaning and air pollution control equipment. Michael Beltran of Beltran Technologies, Inc. reports on a renewed interest in high-efficiency wet electrostatic precipitators (WESPs) and discusses their importance for controlling sulphuric acid mists and other ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

WESPS continue to deliver

Compliance with the increasingly stringent air pollution regulations of recent years is not the only reason forwardthinking industry leaders are adopting more sophisticated gas cleaning and air pollution control strategies. The desire to achieve higher performance efficiencies, control costs in a competitive marketplace, and stay ahead of the regulatory compliance curve is another driver of ...

Apr. 11, 2016

By Beltran Technologies, Inc.

Hatfield’s Ferry Station Units 1, 2 and 3 - Case study

FirstEnergy Generation Corp. Masontown, Pennsylvania Plant Owner FirstEnergy Generation Corp. a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. Plant Name Hatfield’s Ferry Station Units 1, 2 and 3 Location Masontown, Pennsylvania Contract Order: 2006 ...

Jan. 1, 2012

By Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC LLC

Roxboro Station Units 1 - 4 Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems - Case study

Progress Energy Roxboro, North Carolina Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems feature a combination of design components to provide a high level of reliability and removal ...

Jan. 1, 2012

By Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC LLC

Scrubber Removes Grease and Particulates from Air Exhaust

Operating Issue A food-industry leader in Alabama operates several pork-sausage cookers that exhaust over 4,000 ACFM of moisture and pork grease. The operator installed Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs) to treat the exhaust but these systems performed poorly and generated high maintenance and operating costs. Additionally, these systems were antiquated and required significant capital ...

Jun. 16, 2016

By Pollution Systems

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