AU2021102415A4 - A system for filtration of pollutants and a method thereof - Google Patents
A system for filtration of pollutants and a method thereof Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- AU2021102415A4 AU2021102415A4 AU2021102415A AU2021102415A AU2021102415A4 AU 2021102415 A4 AU2021102415 A4 AU 2021102415A4 AU 2021102415 A AU2021102415 A AU 2021102415A AU 2021102415 A AU2021102415 A AU 2021102415A AU 2021102415 A4 AU2021102415 A4 AU 2021102415A4
- Authority
- AU
- Australia
- Prior art keywords
- filtration layer
- filtration
- layer
- pollutant
- filter
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Ceased
Links
- 238000001914 filtration Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 142
- 239000003344 environmental pollutant Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 45
- 231100000719 pollutant Toxicity 0.000 title claims abstract description 44
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims description 19
- IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Atomic nitrogen Chemical compound N#N IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 24
- CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon dioxide Chemical compound O=C=O CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 18
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 229910052757 nitrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- UGFAIRIUMAVXCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon monoxide Chemical compound [O+]#[C-] UGFAIRIUMAVXCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 229910002091 carbon monoxide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 239000013618 particulate matter Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 239000004215 Carbon black (E152) Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 229910002092 carbon dioxide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 239000001569 carbon dioxide Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 229930195733 hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 150000002430 hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 230000000149 penetrating effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- MWUXSHHQAYIFBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Nitric oxide Chemical compound O=[N] MWUXSHHQAYIFBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 30
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 17
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 claims description 10
- 229910052799 carbon Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 7
- 230000003197 catalytic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000012855 volatile organic compound Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ammonia Chemical compound N QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 229910021529 ammonia Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000010531 catalytic reduction reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000011152 fibreglass Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000002803 fossil fuel Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 3
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 230000000116 mitigating effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 239000012528 membrane Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 9
- 238000003915 air pollution Methods 0.000 description 6
- 239000000356 contaminant Substances 0.000 description 6
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 5
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 5
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 238000005201 scrubbing Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 3
- 241001424688 Enceliopsis Species 0.000 description 2
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000779 smoke Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000004075 alteration Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000010248 power generation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001737 promoting effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D46/00—Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
- B01D46/10—Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D53/00—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols
- B01D53/14—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols by absorption
- B01D53/1456—Removing acid components
- B01D53/1475—Removing carbon dioxide
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D53/00—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols
- B01D53/34—Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
- B01D53/46—Removing components of defined structure
- B01D53/54—Nitrogen compounds
- B01D53/56—Nitrogen oxides
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D53/00—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols
- B01D53/34—Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
- B01D53/46—Removing components of defined structure
- B01D53/72—Organic compounds not provided for in groups B01D53/48 - B01D53/70, e.g. hydrocarbons
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D53/00—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols
- B01D53/34—Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
- B01D53/74—General processes for purification of waste gases; Apparatus or devices specially adapted therefor
- B01D53/86—Catalytic processes
- B01D53/864—Removing carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D53/00—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols
- B01D53/34—Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
- B01D53/74—General processes for purification of waste gases; Apparatus or devices specially adapted therefor
- B01D53/86—Catalytic processes
- B01D53/8643—Removing mixtures of carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D53/00—Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases, aerosols
- B01D53/34—Chemical or biological purification of waste gases
- B01D53/74—General processes for purification of waste gases; Apparatus or devices specially adapted therefor
- B01D53/86—Catalytic processes
- B01D53/8643—Removing mixtures of carbon monoxide or hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides
- B01D53/8656—Successive elimination of the components
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
- H02S10/00—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
- H02S10/10—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power including a supplementary source of electric power, e.g. hybrid diesel-PV energy systems
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01D—SEPARATION
- B01D2275/00—Filter media structures for filters specially adapted for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
- B01D2275/10—Multiple layers
-
- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
- Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
- Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
- General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Oil, Petroleum & Natural Gas (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Treating Waste Gases (AREA)
- Solid-Sorbent Or Filter-Aiding Compositions (AREA)
Abstract
A system for filtration of pollutants, the system comprises of a first
filtration layer 102 enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of a
blower 100 for removal of at least a first pollutant entering the blower
100, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging
below 1 micron, a second filtration layer 104 for filtering out a second
pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air,
a third filtration layer 106 for filtering out a third pollutant comprising
of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second
filtration layer 104 and a fourth filtration layer 108 forming an
outermost layer of the filtration system for filtration of a fourth
pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter.
18
Suction fan
Layer 4
Layer 3 Layer 2
Layer 1
Clamps for joining 2 half cylindrical
filter membrane
FIGURE 3a
Front view
Solar panel
FIGURE 3b
Description
Suction fan
Layer 4
Layer 3 Layer 2
Layer 1 Clamps for joining 2 half cylindrical filter membrane
FIGURE 3a
Front view
Solar panel
FIGURE 3b
The present invention generally relates to a field of cleaning systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and a method for filtering pollutants from the air.
Air streams carry contaminant material therein. In many instances, it is desired to filter some or all of the contaminant material from the air stream. For example, gas flow streams to engines (for example combustion air) for motorized vehicles or for power generation equipment, gas streams to gas turbine systems and air streams to various combustion furnaces, carry particulate contaminant therein that should be filtered. A variety of air filter arrangements have been developed for contaminant rejection.
The suction blower carries dust particles through suction and releases to the atmosphere thereby, creating air pollution. To irradicate the issues of air pollution the filters are designed for checking air pollution.
US9964078B2 discloses about a filter assembly for a motor-vehicle air cleaner may include a main filter, an auxiliary filter set apart from the main filter, and a filter mount fixed to and supporting the main filter and the auxiliary filter. In an example embodiment, the filter mount is fit table in and removable from a housing of the air cleaner, and includes a sealing element passing between the main filter and the auxiliary filter.
US8721756B2 discloses about the filter of the invention is a cartridge filter comprising a structure that can maintain a filter medium in an air stream to filter particulates to protect a gas turbine power system. The filter combines a mechanically adequate filter structure and an effective filter medium for to obtain a useful system.
The above-mentioned prior arts are efficient in removing a particular type of pollutant and exposes other pollutant to the atmosphere.
In order to overcome the above mentioned limitation, there exists a need to develop a system with multiple filters for filtering out a wide variety of pollutant present in the air.
The technical advancements disclosed by the present invention overcomes the limitations and disadvantages of existing and convention systems and methods.
The present invention generally relates to a system for filtration of air.
An object of the present invention is to provide a system for reducing air pollution.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a system using a renewable source of energy.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for removing harmful pollutant such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the system comprises of a blower, a first filtration layer, a second filtration layer, a third filtration layer, a fourth filtration layer and a solar panel.
The first filtration layer is enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of a blower for removal of at least a first pollutant entering the blower, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging below 1 micron.
The first filtration layer is a HEPA filter belonging to a category of air filters which employ fiberglass filter mats to mechanically remove airborne particulates, such as pollen, smoke, dust, and bio contaminants, from within the work environment.
When the blower component of the filtration system passes air through the HEPA filter, particulates adhere to or become embedded within the fibers. Additionally, particles passing through the filter collide with the gas contained within, which slows the velocity and increases the chance of becoming adhered to or embedded in the filter.
The second filtration layer is covering at least partially an outer surface of the first filtration layer for filtering out a second pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air.
The second filtration layer is a Catalytic reactor, also referred to as selective catalytic reduction (SCR) module, are air pollution control module widely used to mitigate nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions produced by the burning of fossil fuels in industrial applications. These modules first inject ammonia into the industrial exhaust and emissions, which reacts with the NOx compounds to produce nitrogen and oxygen.
The three-way catalytic converter in a car's exhaust system is used to reduce the amounts of NOx, CO, and other VOCs in the engine emissions.
The third filtration layer is enclosing at least partially an outer surface of the second filtration layer for filtering out a third pollutant comprising of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second filtration layer.
The third filtration layer is an activated carbon having special properties that allow the layer to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Each carbon filter is typically given a micron rating that specifies the size of particle which the filter removes from a fluid. Typical particle sizes which can be removed by carbon filters range from 0.5-50 pm. The efficacy of a carbon filter depends not only on the particle size, but also on the rate of flow of fluid through the filter.
The fourth filtration layer is enclosing at least partially an outer surface the third filtration layer forming an outermost layer of the filtration system for filtration of a fourth pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter.
The fourth filtration layer is a mesh or a scrubber. The industrial air scrubbers employ a physical process of scrubbing which removes particulates and gases from industrial emissions, such as smokestack exhaust, before they are released into the atmosphere. There are two main categories of scrubbers-dry scrubbers and wet scrubbers.
The air filtration is powered by a power source. The power source is a solar energy source comprising of the solar panel for capturing solar energy and a converter for converting the solar energy into electrical signals.
The different layers of the air filter overlap each other in a sequence to form a cylindrical structure with the fourth filtration layer forming the boundary of the air filter.
However, the shape of the structure may vary according to the arrangement of the filter.
According to an embodiment, the method comprises of:
The first step discloses about removing of at least a first pollutant from a blower using a first filtration layer enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of the blower, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging below 1 micron.
The second step discloses about filtering out a second pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air using a second filtration layer covering at least partially an outer surface of the first filtration layer.
The third step discloses about filtering out a third pollutant comprising of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second filtration layer using a third filtration layer enclosing at least partially an outer surface of the second filtration layer.
The fourth Step discloses about filtering a fourth pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter using a fourth filtration layer enclosing at least partially an outer surface the third filtration layer forming an outermost layer of the filtration system.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a plurality of layers overlapping each other above the blower. The first filtration layer is marked as layer 1 comprising of a HEPA filter for filtering out particulate matter of PM 2.5 and below 1 micron. The first filtration layer surrounds the outer circumference of the blower by the sidewalls.
The second filtration layer comprises of the catalytic reactors for removing oxides of nitrogen/ hydrocarbon. The second filtration layer covers the outer circumference of the first filtration layer either partially or completely.
The third filtration layer comprises of the fine activated carbon for filtering carbon monoxide from the air. The third layer completely or partially surrounds the second filtration layer.
The fourth filtration layer comprises of fine steel mesh or scrubber for scrubbing out dust and carbon dioxide from the air. The fine steel mesh or scrubber forms the outer most layer of the filter.
The filtration layers are arranged such that the blades of the blower are exposed and surrounded partially by the sidewalls. The layers form a pair of semi-circles that are further connected together with the help of clamps.
The air filter is connected to the solar panel for receiving energy. The solar panel receives solar energy from the sunrays and converts the energy into electrical signals for generating power. The power is stored in a batter for future use.
According to an alternate embodiment, other renewable sources of power may be used in the system for supplying power to the system.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of all the components used in a system for filtration of air,
Figure 2 illustrates a flow diagram of the method used in the system, and
Figure 3a and 3b illustrates a top view and a front view of the exemplary embodiment of the system.
Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have been necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present invention. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
Reference throughout this specification to "an aspect", "another aspect" or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises...a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of all the components used in a system for filtration of air. The system comprises of a blower 100, a first filtration layer 102, a second filtration layer 104, a third filtration layer 106, a fourth filtration layer 108 and a solar panel 110.
The first filtration layer is enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of a blower 100 for removal of at least a first pollutant entering the blower 100, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging below 1 micron.
The first filtration layer 102 is a HEPA filter belonging to a category of air filters which employ fiberglass filter mats to mechanically remove airborne particulates, such as pollen, smoke, dust, and bio contaminants, from within the work environment.
When the blower 100 component of the filtration system passes air through the HEPA filter, particulates adhere to or become embedded within the fibers. Additionally, particles passing through the filter collide with the gas contained within, which slows the velocity and increases the chance of becoming adhered to or embedded in the filter.
The second filtration layer 104 is covering at least partially an outer surface of the first filtration layer 102 for filtering out a second pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air.
The second filtration layer 104 is a Catalytic reactor, also referred to as selective catalytic reduction (SCR) module, are air pollution control module widely used to mitigate nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions produced by the burning of fossil fuels in industrial applications. These modules first inject ammonia into the industrial exhaust and emissions, which reacts with the NOx compounds to produce nitrogen and oxygen.
The three-way catalytic converter in a car's exhaust system is used to reduce the amounts of NOx, CO, and other VOCs in the engine emissions.
The third filtration layer 106 is enclosing at least partially an outer surface of the second filtration layer 104 for filtering out a third pollutant comprising of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second filtration layer 104.
The third filtration layer 106 is an activated carbon having special properties that allow the layer to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Each carbon filter is typically given a micron rating that specifies the size of particle which the filter removes from a fluid. Typical particle sizes which can be removed by carbon filters range from 0.5-50 pm. The efficacy of a carbon filter depends not only on the particle size, but also on the rate of flow of fluid through the filter.
The fourth filtration layer 108 is enclosing at least partially an outer surface the third filtration layer 106 forming an outermost layer of the filtration system for filtration of a fourth pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter.
The fourth filtration layer 108 is a mesh or a scrubber. The industrial air scrubbers employ a physical process of scrubbing which removes particulates and gases from industrial emissions, such as smokestack exhaust, before they are released into the atmosphere. There are two main categories of scrubbers-dry scrubbers and wet scrubbers.
The air filtration is powered by a power source. The power source is a solar energy source comprising of the solar panel 110 for capturing solar energy and a converter for converting the solar energy into electrical signals.
The different layers of the air filter over lap each other in a sequence to form a cylindrical structure with the fourth filtration layer 108 forming the boundary of the air filter.
However, the shape of the structure may vary according to the arrangement of the filter.
Figure 2 illustrates a flow diagram of the method used in the system. The method comprises of:
Step 202 discloses about removing of at least a first pollutant from a blower 100 using a first filtration layer 102 enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of the blower 100, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging below 1 micron.
Step 204 discloses about filtering out a second pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air using a second filtration layer 104 covering at least partially an outer surface of the first filtration layer 102.
Step 206 discloses about filtering out a third pollutant comprising of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second filtration layer using a third filtration layer 106 enclosing at least partially an outer surface of the second filtration layer 104.
Step 208 discloses about filtering a fourth pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter using a fourth filtration layer 108 enclosing at least partially an outer surface the third filtration layer 106 forming an outermost layer of the filtration system.
Figure 3a and 3b illustrates a top view and a front view of the exemplary embodiment of the system.
Figure 3a shows a plurality of layers overlapping each other above the blower 100. The first filtration layer 102 is marked as layer 1 comprising of a HEPA filter for filtering out particulate matter of PM 2.5 and below 1 micron. The first filtration layer 102 surrounds the outer circumference of the blower 100 by the sidewalls.
The second filtration layer 104 comprises of the catalytic reactors for removing oxides of nitrogen/ hydrocarbon. The second filtration layer 104 covers the outer circumference of the first filtration layer 102 either partially or completely.
The third filtration layer 106 comprises of the fine activated carbon for filtering carbon monoxide from the air. The third layer completely or partially surrounds the second filtration layer 104.
The fourth filtration layer 108 comprises of fine steel mesh or scrubber for scrubbing out dust and carbon dioxide from the air. The fine steel mesh or scrubber forms the outer most layer of the filter.
The filtration layers are arranged such that the blades of the blower 100 are exposed and surrounded partially by the sidewalls. The layers form a pair of semi-circles that are further connected together with the help of clamps.
Figure 3b shows the front view of the air filter. The air filter is connected to the solar panel 110 for receiving energy. The solar panel 110 receives solar energy from the sunrays and converts the energy into electrical signals for generating power. The power is stored in a batter for future use.
According to an alternate embodiment, other renewable sources of power may be used in the system for supplying power to the system.
The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or component of any or all the claims.
Claims (8)
1. A system for filtration of pollutants, the system comprises of:
a first filtration layer 102 enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of a blower 100 for removal of at least a first pollutant entering the blower 100, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging below 1 micron;
a second filtration layer 104 covering at least partially an outer surface of the first filtration layer 102 for filtering out a second pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air;
a third filtration layer 106 enclosing at least partially an outer surface of the second filtration layer 104 for filtering out a third pollutant comprising of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second filtration layer 104; and
a fourth filtration layer 108 enclosing at least partially an outer surface the third filtration layer 106 forming an outermost layer of the filtration system for filtration of a fourth pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first filtration layer 102 comprises of a HEPA filter for filtering particulate matter, wherein the HEPA filter comprises of at least a fiberglass filter mat to mechanically remove airborne particulates.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the blower 100 component of the filtration system passes air through the HEPA filter, particulates adhere to or become embedded within a plurality of fibers, wherein the particulates passing through the filter collide with the gas contained within, which slows their velocity and increases their chance of becoming adhered to or embedded in the filter.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second filtration layer 104 comprises of a catalytic reactor, or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) module for mitigating nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions produced by burning of fossil fuels in industrial applications, wherein the filtration layer first injects ammonia which reacts with the NOx compounds to produce nitrogen and oxygen.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third filtration layer 106 comprises of fine activated carbon having properties that allow the layer to remove volatile organic compounds, wherein each carbon filter is typically given a micron rating that specifies the size of particle which the filter removes from a fluid.
6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fourth filtration layer 108 comprises of a scrubber or a mesh which removes particulates and gases from industrial emissions, such as smokestack exhaust, before they are released into the atmosphere.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a solar panel 110 is connected to the air filter for supplying power, wherein the power is produced upon conversion of solar energy into electric signals.
8. A method for filtration of pollutants, the method comprises of:
removing of at least a first pollutant from a blower 100 using a first filtration layer 102 enclosing at least partially on an outer surface of the blower 100, wherein the first pollutant is a particulate matter of size ranging below 1 micron;
filtering out a second pollutant comprising oxide of nitrogen and hydrocarbon present in air using a second filtration layer 104 covering at least partially an outer surface of the first filtration layer 102;
filtering out a third pollutant comprising of carbon monoxide from the air penetrating through the second filtration layer 104 using a third filtration layer 106 enclosing at least partially an outer surface of the second filtration layer 104; and
filtering a fourth pollutant comprising of dust and carbon dioxide gas entering the filter using a fourth filtration layer 108 enclosing at least partially an outer surface the third filtration layer 106 forming an outermost layer of the filtration system.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3a
FIGURE 3b
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU2021102415A AU2021102415A4 (en) | 2021-05-08 | 2021-05-08 | A system for filtration of pollutants and a method thereof |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU2021102415A AU2021102415A4 (en) | 2021-05-08 | 2021-05-08 | A system for filtration of pollutants and a method thereof |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| AU2021102415A4 true AU2021102415A4 (en) | 2021-07-08 |
Family
ID=76662585
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU2021102415A Ceased AU2021102415A4 (en) | 2021-05-08 | 2021-05-08 | A system for filtration of pollutants and a method thereof |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| AU (1) | AU2021102415A4 (en) |
-
2021
- 2021-05-08 AU AU2021102415A patent/AU2021102415A4/en not_active Ceased
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| EP1349638B2 (en) | Filter assembly for fuel cell | |
| CN1199714C (en) | Method for removing soot particless from exhaust gas and corresponding collecting element | |
| CN101073746B (en) | Process for purification of sulphur-containing exhaust gas | |
| Kuwahara et al. | A pilot-scale experiment for total marine diesel emission control using ozone injection and nonthermal plasma reduction | |
| US11066971B1 (en) | Transportable genset emissions reduction system | |
| Kuwahara et al. | Pilot-scale experiments of continuous regeneration of ceramic diesel particulate filter in marine diesel engine using nonthermal plasma-induced radicals | |
| CN105649715A (en) | Electrostatic tail gas purifying and trapping device and method | |
| CN101530828A (en) | Method for purifying air pollutants of roads and tunnels | |
| US20170159540A1 (en) | Construction vehicle | |
| AU2021102415A4 (en) | A system for filtration of pollutants and a method thereof | |
| CN1902384A (en) | Particulate matter-containing exhaust emission controlling filter, exhaust emission controlling method and device | |
| US20070297961A1 (en) | System for removing sulfur oxides from recycled exhaust | |
| CN113368654A (en) | Zeolite rotating wheel adsorption, concentration and desorption CO catalytic oxidation system and process thereof | |
| CN212690157U (en) | High-energy purification device of diesel engine | |
| CN201250688Y (en) | Cleaning device of tail gas of diesel vehicle | |
| CN204591413U (en) | A kind of motorcycle tail gas purifying silencing device | |
| CN215692834U (en) | Gaseous pollutant purifying equipment for high-altitude highway tunnel | |
| WO2020245646A1 (en) | Device for controlling air pollution emanating from a pollution source | |
| KR20230170489A (en) | air purifier and method for purifying air | |
| CN201263960Y (en) | Vehicle driving type air-purifying device | |
| US10773204B2 (en) | Systems and processes for removal and reduction of NOx and CO gases from flue/exhaust gas streams | |
| Herling et al. | Application of non-thermal plasma assisted catalyst technology for diesel engine emission reduction | |
| CN207838665U (en) | Plasma photooxidation catalytic waste gas processing equipment | |
| Sutherland | Choosing equipment: Cleaning air and gas | |
| CN1470809A (en) | Method and apparatus for purifying indoor air |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGI | Letters patent sealed or granted (innovation patent) | ||
| MK22 | Patent ceased section 143a(d), or expired - non payment of renewal fee or expiry |