Sparkover characteristics of prototype precipitator subjected to DC/pulse energization

Investigational results are reported of the behavior of one section of a prototype electrostatic precipitator subjected to DC and repetitive pulse voltages under clean air conditions. the basic wire-plate precipitator geometry consisting of a helical wire was energized with DC, repetitive pulse, and DC superposed on repetitive pulse voltage. The results provide basic data on the behavior of the geometry under these energizations. these results are of practical importance in the design of electrode systems of industrial electrostatic precipitators.<>