Originally designed for recovery of valuable industrial-process materials, electrostatic precipitators are used for air pollution control, particularly for removing harmful particulate matter from waste gases at industrial facilities and power-generating stations.
What industries use electrostatic precipitators?
Electrostatic precipitators are found in:
- Cement plants.
- Fossil fuel-fired boilers.
- Hazardous waste incinerators.
- Lead/zinc/copper smelters.
- Municipal waste incinerators.
- Petroleum refineries.
- Power-generating stations.
- Pulp and paper mills.
What industries use precipitators?
Different Types of Electrostatic Precipitators. An electrostatic precipitator is an air filtration device used primarily in the manufacturing, metal, and mining industries. The device deploys an induced electrostatic charge to remove dust, smog, and particulate matters from exhaust air/gas streams.