Electrostatic binning precipitator

Abstract

An electrostatic binning precipitator separates solid particles from gases and vapors and sort the solid particles based upon size, density, or morphology. The electrostatic binning precipitator includes a precharger, electrostatic cells, and optionally a heat exchanger. The precharger applies a negative charge to the solid particles that are then collected in one of the electrostatic cells. Each of the electrostatic cells has an independent power supply that applies a voltage to center negative electrodes that are partially surrounded by grounded concave shells. Lower voltage electrostatic cells collect smaller solid particles and higher voltage electrostatic cells collect larger solid particles. The solid particles are moved from the shells into collection hoppers. Gases and vapors can optionally flow into a heat exchanger that can condense these particles into liquids that are collected in reservoirs. The collected solid particles and liquids can be used for industrial applications or safely disposed.

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