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US 2002/0069760 A1Published application
Modular electrostatic precipitator system
AssigneeFedders Corporation
InventorsDean B. Pruette, Charles A. Rector, David R. Phelps
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AssigneeFedders Corporation
InventorsDean B. Pruette, Charles A. Rector, David R. Phelps
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A modular two-stage electrostatic precipitator for extracting airborne particles includes individual ionizer/collector cell modules having integrated power supplies and diagnostic systems. The cell modules are adapted to be joined blindly to one another in end-to-end nested relation through nestable end plates and in a series circuit utilizing floating electrical connectors. The module end plates provide self-correction in misalignment during a blind connection and provide sealed end plate cavities for the power supply and electrical connections. The diagnostic system provides detection for any open system circuit and/or short circuit condition and allows for trouble shooting on an individual cell module basis.
An ionizer/collector cell for an electrostatic precipitator comprising a plurality of collector plates supported in substantially parallel spaced relation, and a pair of end plates disposed at opposite ends of said collector plates, said end plates each having a generally planar portion and a flange extending outwardly from said generally planar portion, said flange on one of said end plates being configurated to enable nesting with an opposite end plate on an adjacent cell and create a protective cavity between the nested cells.
An ionizer/collector cell for an electrostatic precipitator comprising a plurality of collector plates supported in substantially parallel spaced relation, a pair of end plates disposed at opposite ends of said collector plates, a radial float plug connector supported on one of said pair of end plates, a fixed position receptacle connector supported on the other of said end plates, said radial float plug connector and said receptacle connector being positioned on their corresponding end plates so that the radial float plug connector is connectable to a receptacle connector on an adjacent cell when said adjacent cells are connected in substantially axially aligned relation, and an electrical conductor interconnecting said float plug connector and said receptacle connector on said cell.
An electrostatic precipitator system for extracting airborne particles, said system including a plurality of individual ionizer/collector cell modules having end plates that enable adjacent generally axially aligned cell modules to be joined blindly to one another in end-to-end nested relation in a series circuit, said end plates providing self-correction of misaligned adjacent cells during end-to-end connection and establishing sealed cavities between nested cells for receiving a power supply and electrical connections.
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