PrekotAC as Filter Aids for Efficient Dust Separation in a Fabric Filter

Abstract

Fabric filters are extensively used as an air pollution control system for its high efficiency to collect particles from gaseous stream. The system is commonly installed in many incineration plants as the means to control dust and gaseous emissions. Unfortunately, their applications in these facilities are short lived due to wear and tear of the fabric media. This is because the fabric filter is not adequately conditioned before it is put up into service. A simple technique is to apply so called ‘pre-coat’ material to coat a layer of inert material onto the surface of the fabric as a ‘barrier’ for protection as well as to allow a uniform air flow passing through the filter media. In this regard, a newly formulated filter aids material known as PrekotAC, not merely acts as an adsorbent for flue gas cleaning but also an efficient dust separation agent in a fabric filter system. A mixture of PreKotTM:Activated Carbon of 40:60 (%weight) was found to be the most preferable combination with its particle size distribution between 75 and 600μm, which is bigger size fraction than the original materials.