METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARTICULATE REMOVAL AND UNDESIRABLE VAPOR SCRUBBING FROM A MOVING GAS STREAM

摘要

An apparatus and method for removing particulate matter and undesirable vapors from a gas stream including at least one ionizing electrode (5) that negatively charges the particulate matter and condensed droplets of undesirable vapors, at least one scrubbing element (3) including a collecting surface, and at least one liquid applicator (4) operable to apply a liquid film to the collecting surface, wherein a positive charge is applied to the liquid film to attract negatively-charged particulate matter and/or condensed droplets of undesirable vapors to the collecting surface.