Particle Aggregation Effect on Electron Density Distribution and Propagation of Electron Avalanche

Particles will aggregate in the presence of dense mist in the wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP), and larger size particles with changed distribution make discharge more significant. This article puts forward the simulation of corona discharge with the existence of particle aggregation effect, which shows the characteristics of electron density distribution during the propagation. Besides, we also provide propagation patterns of branching and quenching phenomenon of plasma channels in the presence of particle aggregation. The results indicate that particle aggregation will considerably influence the plasma patterns. When the electron avalanche reaches the particle distributing areas, there will be several plasma channels formed and a narrow diffusion radius around the aggregated particles. When particles gather around the electrode, which means dense particle distribution, corona quenching happens with dense particle distribution.