Chimney and Filter System

What You Need to Know About Chimney and Filter Systems

In industrial facilities, chimney and filter systems play a critical role in ensuring an efficient and safe production process. These systems not only reduce the environmental impact of operations but also enhance production efficiency and save energy.

Electrostatic Precipitator

Electrostatic precipitators capture dust and particles released from chimneys by retaining them in a high-voltage electrostatic field. In this system, particles in the gas stream are electrically attracted via charged electrodes and collected on the filter surface. The accumulated particles are cleaned periodically or discharged via an automatic system.

• Advantages
  • High filtration efficiency ensures effective capture of fine particles.
  • Operates with low pressure loss, providing high energy efficiency.
  • Offers automatic or semi-automatic cleaning options.
• Applications
  • Metallurgy and foundries,
  • Cement and lime plants,
  • Thermal power plants,
  • Chemical industry.

Multicyclone Filters

Multicyclone filters consist of multiple cyclone units that purify polluted gas streams using centrifugal force. Dust particles are separated from the gas stream by being thrown against the cyclone wall due to swirling motion.

• Advantages
  • Resistant to high temperatures.
  • Relatively easy to maintain and clean.
  • Efficiently captures large amounts of particles in the initial stage.
• Applications
  • Boiler systems and power plants,
  • Grain processing and food industry,
  • Mining and quarry facilities,
  • Paint and coating plants.

Bag Filter

Bag filters work by capturing dust and particles in the gas stream on the surface of filter bags. Typically, multi-layer woven or felt bags are used. As the gas stream passes through or around the bags, dust adheres to the bag surface, and the cleaned air is either released into the atmosphere or returned to the production process.

• Advantages
  • Highly efficient filtration of small and fine dust particles.
  • Short maintenance time thanks to easy-to-replace bags.
  • Provides suitable solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
• Applications
  • Flour and food industry,
  • Chemical and pharmaceutical sectors,
  • Textile factories,
  • Cement and lime plants.

Wet Scrubber

Wet scrubbers clean the dust and gas pollutants emitted from chimneys by contacting them with a liquid, usually water. The pollutants react with the water droplets or chemical solutions in the gas stream and are absorbed into the liquid. The cleaned gas is then released through the chimney.

• Advantages
  • Capable of removing both dust particles and gaseous pollutants (such as SOx, NOx).
  • Efficiently operates at low temperatures.
  • Compatible with high-humidity environments.
• Applications
  • Chemical and petrochemical industries,
  • Fertilizer and agricultural chemical plants,
  • Incineration facilities (waste-to-energy),
  • Acid and base production plants.

Why Is Choosing the Right Filter Important?

1. Environmental Protection and Legal Compliance Filter systems limit dust and harmful gas emissions, protecting the environment. Complying with emission regulations is essential for both environmental responsibility and legal obligations.
2. Occupational Health and Safety In industrial facilities, it is crucial to filter airborne dust and harmful gases to protect workers’ health. An appropriate filtration system provides a healthier working environment.
3. Efficiency and Energy Savings The right choice of chimney and filter directly affects combustion efficiency and energy use. Excessive clogging and pressure loss in chimneys increase energy consumption. Efficient filter systems also reduce operating costs.
4. Longevity and Low Maintenance Costs A filter system designed to meet the specific needs of your facility requires less maintenance and lasts longer, optimizing your investment and saving costs in the long term.

Choosing and properly operating the right chimney and filter systems in industrial facilities not only protects the environment but also boosts operational efficiency. At Hisarmak Industrial Boiler Systems, we provide the most suitable solutions tailored to our clients’ needs, supporting every stage from project planning to commissioning and ongoing maintenance. For more information or to request project-specific consultancy, feel free to contact us. Planning your chimney and filtration systems now is crucial to securing your facility’s future and contributing to sustainable production.