Wet electrostatic precipitator - ozonizer

Abstract

The article focuses on the modification of design parameters of the wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP) intended for purification and disinfection of the exhaust recirculated air in livestock facilities. A wet single-zone electrostatic precipitator with 97% efficiency of removing 1 ym dust particles, 77% efficiency of removing microorganisms, 84% efficiency of removing ammonia, 50% efficiency of removing hydrogen sulfide was taken as a platform for modernization. The construction of this WESP is similar to the construction of the ozonizer. It is known from the literature that periodic ozonization of the air in industrial premises reduces the content of harmful gases by 80-85% and microbial content - by 80-90%. So, it was suggested to refine WESP by using air damper to control air flow, and leaving the system of collecting electrode unchanged. Thus, this WESP will increase ozone generation, which will increase efficiency of removing microorganisms, fungi, bacteria, spores from the air. It will increase livestock productivity, improve housing con ditions and quality of working conditions for employees.