How Baghouse Filters Work:

Baghouse filters operate on the principle of filtration through a porous fabric material. The basic components of a baghouse filter system include:

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Filter Bags: The heart of the system, filter bags are typically made of woven or felted fabric materials such as polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, or fiberglass. These bags are suspended vertically in a housing or chamber, allowing airflow to pass through while capturing particulates on the surface of the bags.

Inlet Section: The polluted air containing particulates enters the baghouse through an inlet duct or chamber, where it is directed toward the filter bags.

Filtration Process: As the contaminated air flows through the filter bags, particulate matter is trapped on the surface of the bags, while clean air passes through and exits the system.

Cleaning Mechanism: Over time, the accumulation of dust and other particles on the surface of the filter bags can impede airflow and reduce filtration efficiency. To address this, baghouse filters are equipped with a cleaning mechanism, such as mechanical shaking, pulse-jet cleaning, or reverse air cleaning, to dislodge and remove the accumulated dust from the bags, restoring airflow and filtration capacity.

Outlet Section: The cleaned air exits the baghouse through an outlet duct or chamber, free from contaminants, and is released into the atmosphere or recirculated back into the facility.