A combined algorithm based on finite elements and a modified method of characteristics for the analysis of the corona in wire-duct electrostatic precipitators

Zakariya Mahmoud Al-Hamouz*

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Abstract

This paper numerically analyzes corona power loss associated with wire-duct electrostatic precipitators. The finite-element method is used to solve Poisson's equation and a modified method of characteristics is used to satisfy the current continuity condition. The two methods are repeated iteratively to obtain a self-consistent solution of the describing equations. The effectiveness of this approach is tested by comparing the computed results with previously obtained experimental and calculated values. The agreement with experimental results is found to be satisfactory.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-49
Number of pages7
JournalIEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
Volume38
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2002

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Paper MSDAD-S 01–09, presented at the 1999 Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 3–7, and approved for publication in the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS by the Electrostatic Processes Committee of the IEEE Industry Applications Society. Manuscript submitted for review October 15, 1999 and released for publication May 11, 2001. This work was supported by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Keywords

  • Corona power loss
  • Finite-element method
  • Method of characteristics
  • Precipitators
  • Space charges

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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