This book identifies the physical and engineering basis for the development of electrical equipment for electrostatic precipitators and thoroughly explores the technological factors which optimise the efficiency of the precipitator and hence minimise emissions, as well as future developments in the electrical field.

Using a minimum of mathematics this book provides a ready reference to problems, methods of operation and maintenance of electrostatic precipitators for electrical engineers concerned with power generation, engineers in papermaking, mining, cement works, chemical engineering, and municipal incinerators concerned with environmental protection measures.

"Electrostatic Precipitation" includes selected papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Electrostatic Precipitation. It presents the newest developments in electrostatic precipitation, flue gas desulphurization (FGD), selective catalytic reduction (SCR), and non-thermal plasma techniques for multi-pollutants emission control. Almost all outstanding scientists and engineers world-wide in the field will report their on-going researches. The book will be a useful reference for scientists and engineers to keep abreast of the latest developments in environmental science and engineering.

This manual covers the fundamentals of electrostatic precipitation; mechanical and electrical components of electrostatic precipitators; factors influencing precipitator performance; measurement of important parameters; advantages and disadvantages of cold-side, hot-side, and flue gas conditioned electrostatic precipitators; safety aspects; maintenance procedures; troubleshooting procedures; the usage of a computer model for electrostatic precipitation; and features of a well-equipped electrostatic precipitator.