Installation costs are an important factor when choosing between ESP vs Baghouse systems, as expenses can vary significantly depending on the type of equipment and scale of the industrial facility.
Initial
costs for baghouse equipment involve purchasing filter bags and the system housing, regeneration systems, and fans. For small and medium facilities, such as smaller production plants or workshops, the required equipment is relatively simple and affordable.
Baghouse filters are comparatively easy to install, especially for smaller facilities. Their installation can often be completed with minimal modifications to the existing infrastructure, which reduces setup and commissioning costs.
ESPs require installing electrodes and high-voltage generators to create an electric field. This equipment is costly, as it must be reliable, durable, and resistant to high temperatures and harsh environments. Additional expenses include purchasing insulators to maintain proper electrode spacing. Insulator quality directly affects the system's safety and reliability.
Electrostatic precipitators require specialized infrastructure for high-voltage power supply and field maintenance, which increases capital costs for design and construction. Especially for large facilities, such as power plants and steel factories, installing ESPs requires significant engineering and construction work to safely place powerful transformers and high-voltage equipment. This increases both installation and electrical infrastructure costs.
For small and medium facilities, ESP installation costs are unjustifiably high, as they require both large initial investments and relatively high operational expenses.