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Who is credited with the first invention of the electrostatic precipitator?
Frederick Gardner Cottrell
What type of particles does an electrostatic precipitator remove?
Fine particles like dust and smoke
How does an electrostatic precipitator differ from wet scrubbers in terms of energy application?
An ESP applies energy only to the particulate matter being collected
When was the theoretical basis for the operation of electrostatic precipitators developed?
In Germany by Walter Deutsch
What were the first emissions that Frederick Gardner Cottrell applied the electrostatic precipitator to collect?
Sulphuric acid mist and lead oxide fumes
Test your knowledge of electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) with this quiz! Learn about how ESPs remove fine particles from gas using electrostatic charges and compare them to other air pollution control devices.
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