| Title |
Characteristics of Floating Micro-particle Collection Efficiency According to Gas Flow Conditions in the Channel |
| Authors |
Ung-Hui Yun ; Seong-Hun Kim ; Jin-Gyu Kim |
| DOI |
http://doi.org/10.5207/JIEIE.2023.37.2.063 |
| Keywords |
Collection efficiency; Corona discharge; Gas flow; Micro plastic; Particle charging |
| Abstract |
Recently, large amounts of microplastics have been detected not only in the ocean but also in the atmosphere. Studies have reported the environmental pollution and harmful effects on human health caused by microplastics floating in the atmosphere. However, previous research on particle collection using electrostatic precipitators has mainly focused on fine and ultrafine dust. Therefore, in this study, the collection efficiency of 100-mesh microplastic particles was measured at different electrode distances and injection pressures using an electrostatic precipitator. At an injection pressure of 4 bar, the collection characteristics at different electrode distances were higher in the order of 25, 45, and 35 mm due to the influence of turbulence, and the maximum efficiency was 91.8%. At an electrode spacing of 25mm, the collection efficiency increased as the injection pressure increased because turbulence generation was reduced. The maximum collection efficiency was measured at 94.3% at an injection pressure of 6 bar. The results of this study could be used as basic data for research on capturing and removing floating microplastics in the air through electrostatic precipitation. |