2.

5 ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS
2.5.1 Principle of Operation
The principle of operation shall be based on negative electrical charge (ionization) to a particle.
The particle shall then be passed through the compact arranged anode tubes among a cylindrical
honeycomb structure filter cell(s). The tube diameter is 52mm. Tube quantity in a filter cell is from
88 to 110. Anode tube is well earthed.
ESP technologies are used for the purpose of removing particulate matters from gas streams by
applying an electrostatic charge to the fume & mist particulate with electrons emitted from the
cathode section of the high voltage filter cell, and negative ions produced as a result of co-mingling
and collision of electrons and air molecules.
Following the negative electrostatic field created by the power supply, the negatively charged
particulates would be attracted to the positively charged anode section and get captured, while the
purified exhaust gas comes out clean.
Given the tiny size of the electrons (which is several orders of magnitude smaller than that of the
fume & mist particulates) and the high density of electrons discharged (1108/cm3), ionization of
fume & mist particulates entrained in the gas would be practically inescapable.
Rather than simply due to the occasional collision, fume & grease particulates in the electric field
are bound to be charged according to the rules of basic charging mechanisms. Theoretically
speaking, it includes the electric field charging and diffusion charging.
In electric field charging, the electric line change to intersects with the surface of the fume
particulate because the relative dielectric constant of fume particulate is over 1. Negative gas ions
that move along the electric line will definitely collide with the fume particulate and impart the
charge to the fume particulate.
While in diffusion charging, negative gas ions moves around randomly in the air because of the
thermal motion, when negative gas ions come closer to the particulates, electric images force
comes into play, the fume particulates get attracted to the ions and get charged.
Fume particulates entering the filter cell can get charged enough within tenths of seconds.
Negatively charged particulates (especially for those fume & mist particulates with smaller diameter
and light weight) are bound to be attracted to the positively charged anode section and get
captured, thus achieving an extremely high air cleaning efficiency.

2.5.2 Unit Housing

Housing is 1.0mm zinc coated steel construction to protect against rust and corrosion. Each
section shall include single door access, located one side of the unit. The access door shall be
mounted on steel hinges and secured with adjustable, gasket sealed lever latches allowing for
component access and removal. All doors shall be gasketed to prevent air and water leakage.
Between each section a permanent 1mm thick sealing pad shall be pasted to prevent leakage. The
bottom drain pan should be easily screwed to guide the waste liquid draining.
The unit shall be guaranteed for a period from 3 to 5 years against corrosion.

2.5.3 Base Construction

The modules shall be mounted on a channel for rail or floor mounting or ceiling suspension. Lifting
lugs shall be incorporated in the base channel to allow for rigging.

2.5.4 Finish
The external casing finish shall be a durable industrial grade semi gloss baked- on epoxy ester,

which is in thickness from 0.45-0.75mm.

2.5.5 Efficiency
The operating efficiency when clean shall be 95 - 98% at particle sites down to 0.01 micron.

2.5.6 Ionizing-Collecting Cells

Cylindrical honey comb structure filter cell has 88 to 110 anode needles in each piece of filter cell.
The cathode needle is 304# stainless steel with diameter of 4mm. The needle is strong enough to
prevent any need on replacement. The anode tube is made by 0.25mm metal plate.
The grease collection surface areas of the required models are as below for information:
Model

Filter cell

Qty of filter cell

Grease Collecting
Area (m2)

BS-216Q-2K

2K

1.98

BS-216Q-3K

3K

3.38

BS-216Q-4K

4K

4.23

BS-216Q-6K

3K

6.76

BS-216Q-8K

4K

8.46

BS-216Q-12K

3K

13.52

BS-216Q-16K

4K

16.92

BS-216Q-20K

3K

20.28

BS-216Q-32K

4K

33.84

The honey comb structure ensures the average electrostatic strength in every corner of the
cathode tube is the same and collect same quantity of grease in the whole tube. We have at least
88 tubes in a piece of filter cell, and in large air capacity unit has more filter cell as above listed.
The white and red insulator has long creep distance with corrugation structure. Self glazing
ceramic material ensures the best performance on separating the high-voltage power.

2.5.7 System Controls and Power Supply

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is equipped for ESP unit with auto-wash function.
PLC and power supplies shall be housed in an appropriate enclosure. Terminals shall be provided
to interconnect the system fan and shall sequence the detergent wash, soak, rinse, fan force dry
and return to operation cycle. All sequence times shall be factory set. Control initiation shall be fully
automatic by time clock, with semiautomatic push button override.
Control system has below features:
Latest
design
with
continuously
improvement.
High-frequency high-voltage solid-state transformer with
High-performance Power Pack
epoxy resin encapsulation, driven by half-bridge switching
converter, and is powerful, stable and energy-saving.
The machine starts operation with a gradual change
Soft Startup
process. This is protective to the system.
If there is short circuit in the system, the machine will stop
Short Circuit Protection
and ensure the safety of system and user.
Invariable Current Output

Keep the operation stability of machine.

Transformer Overheat Protection

When the transformer is over-heated, the system stops to

protect the transformer and electrical parts.

Power Over Loading Protection

Malfunction Diagnosis
No Load Protection
Arc Extinction and Auto Reposition

When the input power is larger the rated value of machine,

the machine can stop for protection.
We have a user manual with trouble-shooting list, which
listing how the machine is, when the machine has
malfunction.
The users manual is attached for your info.
When the output high-voltage power is not passed
correctly to the filter cell, the machine stops.
When the filter cell is too dirty or has impurities, the
machine stops after flashing the yellow light for several
times.

Remote on/off switch is allowable. Indicator lights are showing fault, normal or cleaning
requirements. Auto cut-off when door is opened.
Fan linkage start-up function is available for users option with the same appliances.

2.5.8 Odor Neutralizer

ESP can produce about 4.8mg/m3 ozone during the operation of grease and smoke purification.
The ozone amount is guaranteed since the power and electric field intensity is strong in our
system.
Please estimate whether additional odor neutralizer is necessary.