Electrostatic charging of fine hydrated lime with an
average primary particle size of 2.5 μm
under various transport conditions is studied. The charging
tendency is evaluated in terms of
charge-to-mass ratio, which is defined as the ratio of the accumulated
charges to the powder
weight. The charge-to-mass ratio of the hydrated lime is
investigated at various gas velocities
and powder mass flow rates. The effects of transport tube
materials and surfactants are studied.
In addition, the bipolar charging phenomenon that is commonly
observed during silo filling is
examined. The parameter of the powder mass flow rate is not
generally considered in the
theoretical formulation of charge transfer; however, this study shows
that the powder mass
flow rate has significant effects on the charge accumulation on powder.
An empirical correlation
of charge-to-mass ratio as a function of the gas velocity and powder
mass flow rate is presented.
The bipolar charging appears to occur during powder transport.
Surfactant-modified hydrates
exhibit charging behavior significantly different from that of toners
with charge-control agents.
While high solids loading favors low charge accumulation, it also
increases the chances of
discharging.
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