Particulate Matter Expertise

GE Energy Particulate Matter Expertise High Efficiency Controlling particulate matter (PM) emissions and maximizing performance. Serving more than 50 industries worldwide, specializing in providing solutions for problem dust collectors. With these important customer goals in mind, GE Energy acquired BHA to provide the quality replacement parts and services for industrial air pollution control (APC) equipment that dozens of industries worldwide have come to trust. Particulate matter emissions control has never been more of an issue globally and the ability to enhance the performance of existing fabric filter (baghouse) collectors and electrostatic precipitators is important to optimize production capability and profitability. Through years of troubleshooting expertise based on a total system approach, GE can help you find the trouble areas of your ventilation system and then provide the integrated technology and services you need to optimize it. By manufacturing most of what we offer, we customize products to fit almost any specific OEM styles. We have seen and solved just about every type of dust collection problem in hundreds of applications worldwide. With a global team of technicians, engineers, and emissions experts ready to serve you, GE Energy can be your preferred choice for particulate matter expertise and technology. PSP30538 BHA PulsePleat® Pleated Filter Elements GE Energy’s BHA PulsePleat filter elements are one-piece pleated performance filters that replace a traditional filter bag and support cage. BHA PulsePleat elements are custom manufactured to fit easily and quickly into nearly every OEM style of pulse-jet baghouse. Elements are available with many types of filter media, tops/bottoms, and inner cores to handle different types of process conditions, temperatures, and gas stream chemistry. Key benefits of pleated technology • Unique spunbond polyester media is twice as efficient as standard felt media (up to 99.99% efficiency) • Exclusive patented iPLAS® pleat alignment system maintains proper pleat spacing and eliminates premature strap failure—which improves filter efficiency and useful life • One-piece design reduces installation time • Pleated design increases filtration surface area 2-3 times versus standard filter bags, allowing more airflow to be filtered • For gas temperatures up to 265ºF (130ºC) • No baghouse modifications necessary— BHA PulsePleat elements create a dust-tight seal with existing tubesheets • Reduces air-to-cloth ratios and operating differential pressure • Reduces energy costs because less compressed air is required to effectively pulse clean the elements • Shorter lengths and molded bottoms reduce the chances of abrasion (which causes premature failure) • Perfect for undersized baghouses, fine particulate, and filter abrasion problems PSP30621-01 PSP30621-02 PSP30621-03 Fine Filtration GE Energy manufactures several product lines that can provide exceptionally high levels of particulate matter collection efficiency. PSP30585-30 BHA ThermoPleat® High Temperature Pleated Elements For increased airflow through a hot gas baghouse, GE Energy offers BHA ThermoPleat and BHA ThermoPleat EXT elements that operate in temperatures up to 450ºF (240ºC). BHA ThermoPleat elements directly replace high temp filter bags such as aramid, PPS, and fiberglass. Various stiffened media options, along with steel inner cores and metal components, enable these filters to withstand extreme heat conditions, yet provide 99.9% efficiency and reduced differential pressures. These filters have proven to be effective in many high temp applications including Cement, Utility, and Asphalt. ® BHA-TEX® Expanded PTFE Membrane Filters For applications that demand the absolute highest filtration efficiencies, GE Energy offers filters laminated with BHA-TEX expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane. The BHA-TEX membrane provides 99.99+% efficiencies, excellent dustcake release, and greater airflow at lower energy consumption levels. How does the ePTFE membrane work? GE Energy’s sophisticated manufacturing process expands PTFE resin (also known as Teflon® brand resin) into a membrane composed of billions of microscopic pores in a three-dimensional weblike structure. These pores are small enough to collect submicron dust particles, yet large enough for air to pass through. The BHA-TEX membrane, when applied to a filter bag, creates a filter solution that operates with virtually no dustcake. Plus, the nonstick nature of the membrane enables even the stickiest dust to be cleaned easily from the filters. PSP30585-35 Key benefits of ePTFE membrane filters • Near ZERO emissions • The non-stick surface reduces the need for cleaning, which ultimately helps lower compressed air costs and increases filter life • Reduces operating pressure drop • BHA-TEX membrane is available on a variety of base media, including polyester, acrylic, Nomex®, and fiberglass • Operates effectively in high moisture environments (creating sticky particulate) and temperatures up to 500ºF (260ºC) • ePTFE membrane is resistant to chemical attack • GE Energy’s bi-component lamination process improves membrane durability and improves airflow GE Energy continues to innovate membrane filter technology in emissions control and is the only supplier that offers ePTFE manufacturing and lamination combined with bag and cage design and fabrication. These factors are critical to maximizing performance of a premium fabric filter bag. High Performance Replacement Cartridges GE Energy offers nanofiber media cartridges for industrial fume, dust, and mist applications for nearly every OEM style. This next generation replacement cartridge delivers high efficiency surface filtration properties and lower pressure drops for product recovery and nuisance emissions collection. Cover images: PSP30621-02 and PSP30621-03 PSP30585-37 PSP30585-02 1 Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company. Solutions for Fabric Filter Collectors Filter Bags and Cages GE Energy manufactures a wide range of replacement filters to fit all OEM styles of baghouses including pulse-jet, reverse air, plenum pulse, and cartridge collectors. Felt and woven fabric filters are available in the following media types: • Polyester • Polypropylene • Aramid • Acrylic • Fiberglass • P84® • Teflon® • PPS GE Energy also manufactures support cages in a variety of sizes, wire configurations, and materials to ensure optimum performance in unison with the proper fabric. (Nomex®/Conex®) PSP30585-36 Baghouse Services GE Energy service crews are trained and experienced in all aspects of APC equipment operation, maintenance, and repair. Our service crews work exclusively on APC equipment and have an excellent track record for safety and on-time completion. GE offers many services to improve baghouses, including: • Inspections and plant surveys • Filter installations • Ventilation system analysis • Preventive maintenance programs/ troubleshooting Baghouse Accessories In addition to filters, GE Energy offers a complete selection of replacement parts and accessory items for all types of baghouse designs. The following is a partial list of components available: • Pulse-jet valves and diaphragm kits • Bag tensioning devices • BHA Neutralite® filter bag conditioning powder • BHA Visolite® leak detection system • Pulse-on-Demand® cleaning controls • Magnehelic® and Photohelic® gauges • Access doors • Door seal • Bag cups/venturies • Auto purge valves/surge valves • Blowpipes • Vacuum cleaning systems • Timer boards • Rotary airlocks • Flap gate valves/slide gates • Tubesheets/thimbles Fine Filtration Products For maximum filtration efficiency, we offer: • BHA PulsePleat®, BHA ThermoPleat®, BHA ThermoPleat EXT® • BHA-TEX® expanded PTFE membrane filters See the High Efficiency Fine Filtration page for more details. 2 GE Energy supplies a complete line of replacement filters and parts to fit almost every style of fabric filter (baghouse) collector. PSP30585-38 Engineered Services Many times the best solution for a poorly performing baghouse is to rebuild it with new components or change the cleaning method. GE Energy offers engineering services that define the scope, materials, and procedures necessary to perform baghouse upgrade projects. Our engineers have worked with all types of baghouses in a variety of industries and applications. Acoustic Cleaners BHA Powerwave® acoustic cleaning systems can significantly improve the cleaning of baghouses, precipitators, boiler tubes, heat transfer surfaces, SCRs, silos, spray dryers, and material handling equipment. Powerwave cleaners are an economical and effective solution to remove particulate buildup anywhere in your system, without causing the structural damage that frequently occurs with other cleaning methods. PSP30585-10 Emissions Monitoring GE Energy’s CPM® continuous particulate monitors measure particulate levels in the gas stream using an intense light beam. As particles pass through the laser or LED light, the CPM detects variations in the light intensity. CPM monitors are among the most accurate and reliable particulate monitors in the world and comply with all EPA requirements for the fulfillment of Performance Spec 11. Education/Seminars To help customers better understand the proper operation and maintenance of APC equipment, GE conducts dozens of troubleshooting seminars each year in the U.S. and abroad. Seminars can also be arranged at individual plant sites. Broken Bag Detection Broken bag detectors use LED light beam technology to detect changes in particulate concentration. An alarm is activated when a preset emissions level is exceeded. 3 Solutions for Electrostatic Precipitators PSP30585-06 Precipitator (ESP) Electronics To ensure that your ESP is operating at maximum efficiency and reliability, GE provides a complete line of electronics products: • SQ-300® Automatic Voltage Controls • WinDAC® Data Acquisition and Management Software • PRC-100® Rapper Control Systems • WinRAP® Rapper Control Software • Remote Diagnostics Services • Transformer/Rectifier Sets • JuiceCan® Precipitator Power Maximizer • Custom-Designed Precipitator Management Software • Variable Inductance-Current Limiting Reactors (VI-CLRs) Advantages of BHA’s Electronic Controls GE Energy’s precipitator controls are regarded as both powerful and easy to use. By simply installing an SQ-300, you can significantly improve collection efficiency and reduce power consumption. When the SQ-300® is used in conjunction with WinDAC®, PRC-100®, and WinRAP, you have complete control of the precipitator at your fingertips. Remote Diagnostics enables GE Energy engineers to monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot your ESP over a phone line (without sending a service technician). GE Energy works with you to customize and configure these products to work with your equipment and to meet your needs. Our electronics engineers are continuously developing new technology to enhance existing products and to create new products that make your ESP run better. PSP30585-05 Precipitator Mechanical Parts GE Energy supplies a wide variety of internal components for ESPs: • Collecting plates to fit most designs • Rigid discharge electrodes/wire discharge electrodes • Rappers and rapper train components • Access doors, hoppers, ductwork • Insulators • BHA Powerwave® Acoustic Cleaners 4 GE Energy manufactures electrostatic precipitator (ESP) parts and electronic controls, provides engineering services, and performs complete rebuild services for all types of ESPs worldwide. PSP30585-34 Rebuilds, Field Services, and Inspections GE Energy has the experience and capabilities to handle any size of ESP project work, including: • Expertise with nearly every type of ESP in the world • Project Managers specialized in ESP projects • Engineering and construction management services • CAD design • Excellent safety record • Dedicated labor crews who understand APC equipment • Full control over manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery of parts and control systems • Emergency rebuild services–expedited projects • BHA has completed 3,000 ESP projects, with 99.8% on time APC Planning and MultiPollutant Expertise To meet increasingly strict environmental regulations, many companies must carefully plan their emissions control expenditures. GE Energy offers complete planning services to help you determine cost-effective ways to collect NOx, SOx, PM2.5, mercury, and other pollutants. Max-9™ Electrostatic Fabric Filter Max-9 is a new dust collection technology that combines discharge electrodes and fabric filters in the same casing. This provides maximum efficiency (99.99+%) at a lower pressure drop than traditional baghouses. Originally developed and patented by the U.S. EPA, GE Energy is the exclusive licensee of this advanced technology. The Max-9 can be installed in conjunction with an existing precipitator or baghouse, or stand alone to improve overall particulate collection efficiency. Testing shows that Max-9 can remove mercury at lower temperatures without the need for activated carbon or lime. This technology is ideal for coal-fired boilers, incinerators, cement plants, and other processes needing to reduce emissions under MACT and other regulations. Gas Cooling Systems GE Energy offers several approaches to gas cooling. We can engineer and erect a new tower at your site, or upgrade an existing tower with new hardware and/or controls to improve its efficiency. To upgrade an existing system, GE provides: • Gas conditioning lances and nozzles (single- or dual-fluid) • Gas conditioning controls that automatically adjust to process changes such as mill cycling or load swings We also offer the unique In-Duct™ humidification system that positions lances/nozzles directly into ductwork ahead of the APC equipment. 5 Emissions Testing, Monitoring, and Remote Diagnostics Decades of experience and GE’s Six Sigma quality process go into GE Energy’s air emissions testing and monitoring solutions to help ensure the accurate, reliable measurement required by federal, state, and local regulations. Testing methods for a broad range of emissions are available, from NOx and CO to PM and mercury. 24-hour remote diagnostics and monitoring is also available. GE Energy’s comprehensive line of emissions monitoring solutions includes offerings such as Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS), Coal Fired Detection Systems (CFDS) and Mercury CEMS, backed by superior service and training. 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