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Fowlerex Technologies was engaged by a NSW based building materials manufacturer to design and supply a new Wet Electrostatic Precipitator (WESP) system. As part of its commitment to reducing air emissions and improving environmental performance, the client has taken proactive action to upgrade its existing emission control system.
The project aims to significantly improve particulate and gaseous emission control to meet stringent environmental licence limits and future-proof for increased capacity and ongoing compliance.
Scope of Fowlerex Work (Key Components)
The solution comprises a six-module WESP system, designed to integrate with the existing stack and process layout, with provision for future expansion to eight modules.
- Six Wet Electrostatic Precipitator modules (stainless steel construction)
- High-voltage Transformer Rectifier (TR) sets and control cabinets
- Inlet and outlet ducting, manifolds and isolation dampers
- Flushing pumps, pipework, valves and instrumentation
- Fire protection and safety interlock systems
- Integration to existing stack and foundations
Each module stands approximately 11 metres high when assembled and weighs around 18 tonnes when shipped.
Challenge:
The client required a high-efficiency pollution control system capable of treating mixed contaminants (fine particulates, acid gases, VOCs and hazardous air pollutants) while integrating into an existing plant footprint and stack arrangement and meeting strict regulatory licence conditions.
Despite the size of the equipment, dimensional tolerances of approximately 1mm are required throughout key areas of the construction.
Our Solution:
Fowlerex engineered a modular underflow WESP system with:
- High surface-area hexagonal collecting tubes for fine particulate capture
- Stainless steel wetted components for corrosion resistance
- Redundant isolation dampers and safety interlocks for confined space and HV access
- Provision for staged future expansion
The fabrication is underway.
