Simplification of the lead out system for an ionizing additive

Two types of the ionizing addition K2CO3 output MHD-generator systems are studied: the wet system with a Venture scrubber (for peak-load power stations with a MDH-generator (MHDPS)), and wet electrical filter systems (for base-load MHDPS), also the possibility of trapping the ionizing addition by a dry electrical filter. An experimental installation has been designed including a foam apparatus for cooling and humidifying gases, a Venturi tube in which deposition of potash particles on drops of liquid occurs, and a cyclone of a drop catcher. Spraying is performed with the addition solution circulating in a closed contour. The solution accumulates in a tank, is cleaned by a filter from where the solution is fed to the foam apparatus through a heat exchanger. To determine the influence of the temperature on the catching efficiency of the Venturi scrubber the spraying on the foam apparatus is switched off. The studies indicate that the elimination of the expensive and huge foam apparatus would result in an economy of about 1 ruble/KW of installed power. The efficiency of the electrical method of catching the ionizing addition from the exhaust gases of the MHD-generator is investigated by means of dry electrical filter. The possibility in principle is found of the exhaust gas scrubbing from additions at elevated temperatures (90-160degC), i.e. without preliminary gas treatment in wet-type apparatus. (author)