Electrostatic Precipitators
How it works
General Information
Wet Electrostatic Precipitators
Dry Electrostatic Precipitators
Pros and Cons
- Eliminate most of the unclean air around (99% efficient)
- Collected particles can be used for other processing
Cons:
- Produces Ozone which can be a lung irritant and an asthma trigger
- Constantly have to wash the collection rods if the electrostatic precipitators aren't wet or dry
- Clogging can happen when the rods aren't cleaned
- Needs a lot of space
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References
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Air Quality Engineering http://www.air-quality-eng.com/eac.php (February 10, 2013)
Picture: http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/images/static_uses_precipitator.gif (February 13, 2013)
Hoffman, Matt. "Choosing the Right Technology for Clean Indoor Air." Occupational Hazards. 01 May. 2004: 59. eLibrary. Web. 10 Feb. 2013.
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