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Introduction to Baghouse / FF

Introduction to Baghouse / Fabric

Filters
Fabric Filters (FF), or baghouses, are air pollution control
devices that work by removing particles from the gas stream
of industrial or electrical production processes by collecting
them on the surface of 눛�lter bags. Since the late 1970’s, with
the introduction of high-temperature fabrics (> 350 degrees
Fahrenheit), the baghouse has become increasingly popular,
especially in the utility market. In contrast to ESPs, the
baghouse is a highly ef눛�cient particulate collection device
regardless of the incoming dust loading or particle size. Also,
with stricter EPA regulations for the removal of gases and
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heavy metals, the baghouse offers adaptability as a dry
collection device using absorbents.

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Baghouses have the capacity to remove 99.99% of even
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stubborn sub-micron particles. As dust-laden gas enters the
baghouse compartment(s), larger particles drop out into the
hopper, and smaller particles collect on the 눛�lter bags/media,
forming a layer or cake; clean gas passes through the media.
When the dust layer get thick enough to substantially restrict
῎�ow through the media (referred to as pressure drop or ∆P),
cleaning is started. Cleaning can be done while a baghouse
compartment is still 눛�ltering (online) or with the compartment
isolated and not 눛�ltering (of῎�ine), depending on baghouse
type and cleaning strategy.

Helpful Resources

KnowledgeBase: Types of Baghouses (/knowledgebase-

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KnowledgeBase: Common Baghouse Misconceptions

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