Synergistic Effect of Multi-field Force on Condensable Particulate Matter Properties and Behavior in Flue Gas: A Case Study in a Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plan

At present, filterable particulate matter (FPM) emissions from stable source flue gases are well 18 controlled, and the more difficult to remove condensable particulate matter (CPM) has received 19 much attention due to its environmental hazards. In this study, we built a cold electrode electrostatic 20 precipitator (CE-ESP) and systematically investigated the removal efficiency of CPM from 21 municipal solid waste incineration plant flue gas by CE-ESP under three different operating modes. 22 The results showed that hydrocarbons, esters and aromatic compounds were the main organic 23 substances in CPM. The CE-ESP had a significant contribution to the removal of SO 42- , F - , Al, Ni, 24 Cr, and Pb from CPM. In contrast, it had a less effective removal of NO 3- and Ca in CPM. The CE- 25 ESP was effective for removing esters in CPM. The removal efficiency of CE-ESP for CPM could 26 reach 76%,