The JuiceCan® Precipitator Power Maximizer

Juicecan® Answers Precipitator Power Problems

A significant problem with electrostatic precipitators is that the highest instantaneous voltage that can be applied is limited by spark over.

Historically, precipitators have been energized with high voltage transformer/rectifier systems that supply pulsating DC power. These power supplies have a characteristic waveform that is highly rippled, with wide ranges possible between minimum voltage, average voltage, and the peak voltage, where spark over occurs. For example, the peak voltage can exceed the average voltage by 40%.

If the power supply could be operated with nearly equal peak, average, and minimum voltages, then the average voltage would be significantly higher. This can be accomplished by filtering the output of the power supply, a proven and reliable technique commonly used in single-phase power supplies. This is the purpose of the JuiceCan Precipitator Power Maximizer.

How it works

The JuiceCan is basically a very special type of capacitor. It is "spiral wound" which provides very high internal inductance, so it can be thought of as two components in one: a capacitor and an inductor. The capacitance of the JuiceCan filters the output of the power supply. This provides a nearly equal peak, average and minimum voltage. The inductance of the JuiceCan limits high frequency spark currents, preventing increased spark intensity. Since the JuiceCan is a passive device, multiple units can be placed in parallel to increase the effect.

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