Wet Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs)

We have developed a wet ESP system for applications involving sticky or flammable particulate. A washdown system keeps the ESP internals clean to help prevent fires and maintenance problems. Our durable wet ESP systems have solved difficult emission control problems for fiberglass forming and curing ovens, wood dryers, wood-fired boilers, and steel scarfing processes.

Applications
  • Fiberglass forming and curing ovens
  • Wood dryers
  • Wood-fired boilers
  • Steel scarfing processes
Mobile ESP Testing

McGill AirClean's mobile ESP can be used to study an emission problem on site and develop an effective solution. This equipment enables the company to analyze the flue gas stream, determine ESP collection efficiencies, and collect data to size a full-scale wet or dry ESP for a customer's application.

Mobile testing helps us size the full-scale system to satisfy your performance requirements. We will design an efficient, economical, properly sized system that will be large enough to handle your volume flow, yet not have more capacity than you need. A properly sized system can save you a substantial amount of money in equipment, installation, and operating costs. Should your requirements ever change, McGill AirClean's modular design makes it easy to add to the system.

Specifications
  • The mobile EP is a McGill Model 4-24 EP built to the same specifications as larger EPs
  • Approximately 24 square feet (2.2 sq m) cross-sectional intake area
  • Volume flow potential: 7,800 acfm at 5.5 ft/sec (13,254 m3/hr at 1.68 m/sec); 3,500 acfm at 2.5 ft/sec (5,942 m3/hr at 0.76 m/sec)
  • Single chamber with four independent electrical fields
  • Four transformers/rectifiers
  • Microprocessor control of all functions including rapping and automatic voltage control
  • Inlet distributor plate designed to evenly distribute the gas stream; equipped with rapping devices
  • Constructed of high-strength, low-alloy steel to resist corrosion
  • Variable collector and discharge plate electrode spacing
  • Pneumatic discharge and collector plate rapping devices
  • Fully insulated and weather protected
  • Individual hoppers for each field; screw conveyors for transport of collected dust to two rotary valves
  • Internal wash down system for wet operation, if required
  • External pumps, meters, and microprocessor-controlled valves for wet wash down system
Physical Characteristics
  • Height: 13 feet 6 inches (4.12 m)
  • Width: 8 feet 9 inches (2.67 m)
  • Length: 48 feet (14.63 m)
  • Total weight: approximately 70,000 lbs. (31,751 kg)
  • Tandem-axle, air cushion suspension trailer
  • Four-position hydraulic leveling system
Exhaust and Controls
  • Fan: rated 12,000 acfm at 300°F, 6 inches wg static (20,390 m3/hr at 1.49 x 103 Pa at 149°C)
  • Fan motor: 40 horsepower
  • Multi-blade fan damper for automatic control of duct pressure
  • Exhaust stack with test ports; inlet test ports installed in inlet ductwork
  • State-of-the-art control panel with microprocessor controller programmed to monitor status of EP fields, control rapping timing, signal system alarms, provide automatic voltage control, and perform any other necessary monitoring or control functions
  • Continuous recording of system parameters