Improving electrostatic precipitator performance for power stations

Although no new coal fired power plants have been built in the UK for a number of years, those remaining in service have had their precipitation plant for controlling fly ash emissions cost-effectively upgraded in terms of performance and reliability so that they comply with present environmental regulations. This upgrading, together with possible future measures, is reviewed. There is no reason why many of the present operating plants should not meet proposed EU Directives for a number of years to come. (Original abstract)