TY  - JOUR
T1  - Enhanced white plume removal using a novel electrostatic precipitator with hydrophilic collection plates
A1  - Kang, Kabin
A1  - Kim, Soo Hyeon
A1  - Kwak, Serim
A1  - Choi, Yusom
A1  - Lee, Gwangtaek
A1  - Yook, Se-Jin
A1  - Kim, Hakjoon
Y1  - 2025///
KW  - White plume
KW  - electrostatic precipitator (ESP)
KW  - hydrophilic surface
KW  - trumpet-shaped duct
KW  - particle removal efficiency.
JF  - International Journal of Plasma Environmental Science and Technology
VL  - 19
IS  - 2
SP  - e02018
EP  - e02018
DO  - https://doi.org/10.34343/ijpest.2025.19.e02018
UR  - http://ijpest.com/Contents/19/2/e02018.html
N2  - This study investigates the performance of a novel electrostatic precipitator (ESP) integrated with hydrophilic collection plates and a trumpet-shaped duct for effective white plume mitigation. The ESP was evaluated at airflow velocities of 5 and 8 m s-1 using various collection plate configurations, including untreated aluminum, sandblasted aluminum, and membrane-coated plates. At 5 m s-1, all configurations demonstrated a stable white plume reduction efficiency exceeding 95% with minimal spark occurrences. However, at 8 m s-1, the untreated aluminum plate exhibited a high average spark frequency of 80 per minute, compromising the measurement reliability. Hydrophilic treatments significantly improved the performance; sandblasted aluminum plates achieved a reduction efficiency exceeding 80%, albeit with some instability. The membrane-coated plate showed superior performance, with a stable reduction efficiency of 90% and an average spark frequency of just 3.1 per minute. The trumpet-shaped duct effectively minimized droplet-induced sparks by facilitating liquid drainage, further enhancing stability. These findings highlight the importance of surface modifications and structural enhancements in optimizing ESP performance under high-velocity conditions.
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