CA2632450C - Central air filtering method and apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention provides a miniaturized and cost effective product having improved air purification aspects along with extended life expectancy of its components. The invention consists of a cabinet box containing an electronic air filter, HEPA filter, ultra violet lamp and compensator booster fan that filters and purifies the air flow passing thru it. Another invention uniqueness is that it utilizes a air by-pass strategy that treats selected portions of the total air flow namely. The electronic air purifier treats 100% of the air flow thru the box, while the HEPA filter is positioned to treat up to 50% of the air flow and the ultra violet lamp is positioned to treat up to 50%. The invention has an air flow booster fan to compensate for the increased air flow resistance of its components. The invention extends the life span of its components up to three times longer and partially relies upon successive air flow cycles to fully treat the air being re circulated within the air flow system.
Description
CENTRAL AIR FILTERING METHOD AND APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] This invention relates to air filtration and air purification.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[001] This invention relates to air filtration and air purification.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Considered broadly, filters according to the invention are of the specific function type and come in various styles and designs. Currently filters or devices treat the passing air flow as units IN SERIES, by way of example; you could not have a quality inline air filter and also a quality HEPA inline filter mated to each other, in theory they would clean and purify the air flow going thru it however in practice their combined resistance factor to the air flow would cause the furnace to have its air flow volume severely curtailed by up to 75%, to the extent that its efficiency would be greatly hampered and most likely the furnace or air flow system in general would be overtaxed and its safety features such as the air flow sensors, and other sensors would cause the system to shut down for safety reasons.
[003] Filters are located within an air handling system may be either: an electronic air filter or a non electronic air filter such as the HEPA type and both systems may include the ultra violet light devices and other items or devices.
[004] The invention overcomes the problem of attempting to have a quality electronic air filter (EAF) in series with a quality HEPA filter by have the HEPA filter set back about 1" behind the (EAF) this set back airflow gap is critical to the operation of the invention not only does it allow the system air flow to actually by pass the HEPA
filter, do to the fact that air flow will always take the path of least resistance, in addition this set back airflow gap allows the (EAF) to load up with debris more evenly as the entire system air flow is actually being filtered by the entire (EAF) and not just a portion thereof. The "EAF"s media replacement pads are designed and intended to be replaced every approximately 3 months and are very inexpensive.
filter, do to the fact that air flow will always take the path of least resistance, in addition this set back airflow gap allows the (EAF) to load up with debris more evenly as the entire system air flow is actually being filtered by the entire (EAF) and not just a portion thereof. The "EAF"s media replacement pads are designed and intended to be replaced every approximately 3 months and are very inexpensive.
[005] The invention overcomes the necessity of having a HEPA Filter and its somewhat bulky cabinet positioned outside of the main air flow system in its own, stand a lone box with is two duct work tubes of up to 5 meters in length each thus saving on system air flow travel, this saves space and is much less costly for the consumer.
[006] The invention overcomes the costly replacement of the HEPA filter due to the fact of its unique position within the inventions box being about 1" behind the (EAF) and only occupying up to 50% of the surface area of the (EAF) the HEPA is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[007] The invention overcomes its own restriction to the system air flow efficiency due to the resistance of its components by virtue of its own self contained and compensating air system booster fan also uniquely positioned within the box so as to be able to effectively compensate for its HEPA filter air flow resistance.
1008] The invention overcomes the need for larger and more costly ultra violet light (UV) systems that must be mounted somewhere within the duct work system before or after the system air fan with exterior control wiring for powering and controlling the (UV). Due to the fact of its unique position within its box and only occupying a very small amount of space the (UV) is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[009] The invention is compact and houses devices that could not normally be used in the same manner as described within the invention and thus overcomes the need to purchase separate stand a lone filters and devices that when purchased separately would be more expensive than the invention.
[0010] The invention embodies all of its components in a combination of series and parallel configurations/placements and by-pass features to accomplish with in one "box" a compact air flow system internal air purification filtration by-pass system.
The invention relates to a unique combination and positioning of its system components.
[0011] The invention embodies its components in a novel and unique design that in stage one, filters and purifies 100% of all re circulating air in the most cost effective manner and in stage two, uses more costly items such as the HEPA and UV components in a special BY-PASS arrangement.
[0012] The method of air filtering and purification in stage two is intended to be accomplished over repeated air circulation cycles, this allows for smaller sized components still having the same efficiency ratios as larger units and also due to its smaller sizes the units cost less and the invention itself is very compact so as to be able to slide in between the furnace and cold air return ducting.
[0013] The invention is intended for re circulating force air system operations such as but not limited to residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
[0014] The invention is intended for stand a lone air filtration units (or combination thereof) that are used for non system force air operations such a individual room units, portable units and in general any application whereby the invention can be used to fulfill its operations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0015] The invention provides a miniaturized and cost effective product having improved air purification aspects along with extended life expectancy of its components. The invention consists of a cabinet box containing an electronic air filter, HEPA filter, ultra violet lamp and compensator booster fan that filters and purifies the air flow passing thru it. Another invention uniqueness is that it utilizes an air by-pass strategy that treats selected portions of the total air flow namely. The electronic air purifier treats 100% of the air flow thru the box, while the HEPA filter is positioned to treat up to 50% of the air flow and the ultra violet lamp is positioned to treat up to 50%. The invention has an air flow booster fan to compensate for the increased air flow resistance of its components. The invention extends the life span of its components up to three times longer and partially relies upon successive air flow cycles to fully treat the air being re circulated within the air flow system.
[0016] Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached Figures, wherein:
[0018] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional side profile illustrating the components contained within an embodiment of the invention;
[0019] Figure 2 is a cut-a-way side view illustrating the relationship of the components of the embodiment presented in Figure 1;
[0020] Figure 3 is a top view of the embodiment presented in Figure 1;
[0021] Figure 4 depicts the access service door shown separately for an embodiment of the invention such as presented in Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The present invention is directed air filtration and air purification.
[0023] The invention overcomes the problem of attempting to have a quality electronic air filter (EAF) in series with a quality HEPA filter by have the HEPA filter set back about 1"
behind the (EAF) this set back airflow gap is critical to the operation of the invention not only does it allow the system air flow to actually by pass the HEPA filter, do to the fact that air flow will always take the path of least resistance, in addition this set back airflow gap allows the (EAF) to load up with debris more evenly as the entire system air flow is actually being filtered by the entire (EAF) and not just a portion thereof. The "EAF"s media replacement pads are designed and intended to be replaced every approximately 3 months and are very inexpensive.
[0024] The invention overcomes the necessity of having a HEPA filter and its somewhat bulky cabinet positioned outside of the main air flow system in its own, stand a lone box with is two duct work tubes of up to 5 meters in length each thus saving on system air flow travel, this saves space and is much less costly for the consumer.
[0025] The invention overcomes the costly replacement of the HEPA filter due to the fact of its unique position within the inventions box being about 1" behind the (EAF) and only occupying up to 50% of the surface area of the (EAF) the HEPA is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[0026] The invention overcomes its own restriction to the system air flow efficiency due to the resistance of its components by virtue of its own self contained and compensating air system booster fan also uniquely positioned within the box so as to be able to effectively compensate for its HEPA filter air flow resistance.
[0027] The invention overcomes the need for larger and more costly ultra violet light (UV) systems that must be mounted somewhere within the duct work system before or after the system air fan with exterior control wiring for powering and controlling the (UV). Due to the fact of its unique position within its box and only occupying a very small amount of space the (UV) is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[0028] The invention is compact and houses devices that could not normally be used in the same manner as described within the invention and thus overcomes the need to purchase separate stand a lone filters and devices that when purchased separately would be more expensive than the invention.
[0029] The invention embodies all of its components in a combination of series and parallel configurations/placements and by-pass features to accomplish with in one "box" a compact air flow system internal air purification filtration by-pass system.
The invention relates to a unique combination and positioning of its system components.
[0030] The invention embodies its components in a novel and unique design that in stage one, filters and purifies 100% of all re circulating air in the most cost effective manner and in stage two, uses more costly items such as the HEPA and UV components in a special BY-PASS arrangement.
[0031] The method of air filtering and purification in stage two is intended to be accomplished over repeated air circulation cycles, this allows for smaller sized components still having the same efficiency ratios as larger units and also due to its smaller sizes the units cost less and the invention itself is very compact so as to be able to slide in between the furnace and cold air return ducting.
[0032] The invention is intended for re circulating force air system operations such as but not limited to residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
[0033] The invention is intended for stand a lone air filtration units (or combination thereof) that are used for non system force air operations such a individual room units, portable units and in general any application whereby the invention can be used to fulfill its operations.
[0034] Referring to Figure 1 there is shown item #1 which is the top electrical connections box; #2 is the top ultra violet lamp electronic housing; #3 is the box itself that houses the components; # 4 is the ELECTRONIC AIR FILTER (EAF) that filters 100%
off all system incoming air flow and consists of three internal parts the outer media filter the centre charcoal grid and the exit media filter; item #5 is the approximately 1" air gap space that separates the electronic air filter and the HEPA Filter. This set back gap of about 1" between the two filters allows the Electronic Air Filter to load up evenly with debris. The HEPA filter life span is increased from about one year up to 3 years, so it is beneficial replace the less expensive electronic air filter media pads every three months as they are a very inexpensive item as compared to the HEPA filter. Item #6 is the HEPA
filter that is the same height as the electronic air filter however it has only about 50% of its surface area. Item #7 is the ultra violet lamp twin bulb; it is situated behind the electronic air filter and in the adjacent cavity void of the box. Item #8 is a compensator electric air flow booster fan that is mounted within the HEPA filters chamber and offsets the additional air flow restriction created by the HEPA filter, to maintain a constant air flow CFM achieving no drop in air flow efficiency. Item #9 is the air flow direction of the system air. Item #10 are the (EAF) filter latches. Item #11 is the wiring to the (EAF) filter.
Item # 12 is the latch to keep the access door closed. Item #13 is the side of the HEPA
cabinet wall that forms part of the HEPAs chamber. Item # 14 is the electrical safety disconnect micro switch. Item # 15 is the box access service door.
[0035] Referring to Figure 2 there is depicted a cut-a-way side view illustrating the relationship of the components of the embodiment presented in Figure 1.
Further in Figure 3 there is depicted a top view of the embodiment presented in Figure 1. Figure 4 depicts the access service door shown separately for an embodiment of the invention such as presented in Figure 1.
[0036] The invention offers a very; compact design and is cost effective due to is uniquely high efficient operation and longer component life. The cubic feet per minute (CFM) of any forced air system is reduced as you add more restriction type filters into the air flow system.
This loading can reduce the CFM output of the air handling unit thus reducing its efficiency and can cause the electronics and air flow sensors to malfunction. The invention overcomes this problem by having a compensator booster fan located within its box which is calibrated to offset any restrictive loading.
[0037] The above-described embodiments of the present invention are intended to be examples only. Alterations, modifications and variations may be effected to the particular embodiments by those of skill in the art without deputing from the scope of the invention, which is defined solely by the claims appended hereto.
1008] The invention overcomes the need for larger and more costly ultra violet light (UV) systems that must be mounted somewhere within the duct work system before or after the system air fan with exterior control wiring for powering and controlling the (UV). Due to the fact of its unique position within its box and only occupying a very small amount of space the (UV) is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[009] The invention is compact and houses devices that could not normally be used in the same manner as described within the invention and thus overcomes the need to purchase separate stand a lone filters and devices that when purchased separately would be more expensive than the invention.
[0010] The invention embodies all of its components in a combination of series and parallel configurations/placements and by-pass features to accomplish with in one "box" a compact air flow system internal air purification filtration by-pass system.
The invention relates to a unique combination and positioning of its system components.
[0011] The invention embodies its components in a novel and unique design that in stage one, filters and purifies 100% of all re circulating air in the most cost effective manner and in stage two, uses more costly items such as the HEPA and UV components in a special BY-PASS arrangement.
[0012] The method of air filtering and purification in stage two is intended to be accomplished over repeated air circulation cycles, this allows for smaller sized components still having the same efficiency ratios as larger units and also due to its smaller sizes the units cost less and the invention itself is very compact so as to be able to slide in between the furnace and cold air return ducting.
[0013] The invention is intended for re circulating force air system operations such as but not limited to residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
[0014] The invention is intended for stand a lone air filtration units (or combination thereof) that are used for non system force air operations such a individual room units, portable units and in general any application whereby the invention can be used to fulfill its operations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0015] The invention provides a miniaturized and cost effective product having improved air purification aspects along with extended life expectancy of its components. The invention consists of a cabinet box containing an electronic air filter, HEPA filter, ultra violet lamp and compensator booster fan that filters and purifies the air flow passing thru it. Another invention uniqueness is that it utilizes an air by-pass strategy that treats selected portions of the total air flow namely. The electronic air purifier treats 100% of the air flow thru the box, while the HEPA filter is positioned to treat up to 50% of the air flow and the ultra violet lamp is positioned to treat up to 50%. The invention has an air flow booster fan to compensate for the increased air flow resistance of its components. The invention extends the life span of its components up to three times longer and partially relies upon successive air flow cycles to fully treat the air being re circulated within the air flow system.
[0016] Other aspects and features of the present invention will become apparent to those ordinarily skilled in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached Figures, wherein:
[0018] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional side profile illustrating the components contained within an embodiment of the invention;
[0019] Figure 2 is a cut-a-way side view illustrating the relationship of the components of the embodiment presented in Figure 1;
[0020] Figure 3 is a top view of the embodiment presented in Figure 1;
[0021] Figure 4 depicts the access service door shown separately for an embodiment of the invention such as presented in Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The present invention is directed air filtration and air purification.
[0023] The invention overcomes the problem of attempting to have a quality electronic air filter (EAF) in series with a quality HEPA filter by have the HEPA filter set back about 1"
behind the (EAF) this set back airflow gap is critical to the operation of the invention not only does it allow the system air flow to actually by pass the HEPA filter, do to the fact that air flow will always take the path of least resistance, in addition this set back airflow gap allows the (EAF) to load up with debris more evenly as the entire system air flow is actually being filtered by the entire (EAF) and not just a portion thereof. The "EAF"s media replacement pads are designed and intended to be replaced every approximately 3 months and are very inexpensive.
[0024] The invention overcomes the necessity of having a HEPA filter and its somewhat bulky cabinet positioned outside of the main air flow system in its own, stand a lone box with is two duct work tubes of up to 5 meters in length each thus saving on system air flow travel, this saves space and is much less costly for the consumer.
[0025] The invention overcomes the costly replacement of the HEPA filter due to the fact of its unique position within the inventions box being about 1" behind the (EAF) and only occupying up to 50% of the surface area of the (EAF) the HEPA is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[0026] The invention overcomes its own restriction to the system air flow efficiency due to the resistance of its components by virtue of its own self contained and compensating air system booster fan also uniquely positioned within the box so as to be able to effectively compensate for its HEPA filter air flow resistance.
[0027] The invention overcomes the need for larger and more costly ultra violet light (UV) systems that must be mounted somewhere within the duct work system before or after the system air fan with exterior control wiring for powering and controlling the (UV). Due to the fact of its unique position within its box and only occupying a very small amount of space the (UV) is only required it to treat up to 50% of the air flow passing thru the invention and relies upon successive air flow cycling of the re circulated air with the system to accomplish its efficiency.
[0028] The invention is compact and houses devices that could not normally be used in the same manner as described within the invention and thus overcomes the need to purchase separate stand a lone filters and devices that when purchased separately would be more expensive than the invention.
[0029] The invention embodies all of its components in a combination of series and parallel configurations/placements and by-pass features to accomplish with in one "box" a compact air flow system internal air purification filtration by-pass system.
The invention relates to a unique combination and positioning of its system components.
[0030] The invention embodies its components in a novel and unique design that in stage one, filters and purifies 100% of all re circulating air in the most cost effective manner and in stage two, uses more costly items such as the HEPA and UV components in a special BY-PASS arrangement.
[0031] The method of air filtering and purification in stage two is intended to be accomplished over repeated air circulation cycles, this allows for smaller sized components still having the same efficiency ratios as larger units and also due to its smaller sizes the units cost less and the invention itself is very compact so as to be able to slide in between the furnace and cold air return ducting.
[0032] The invention is intended for re circulating force air system operations such as but not limited to residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
[0033] The invention is intended for stand a lone air filtration units (or combination thereof) that are used for non system force air operations such a individual room units, portable units and in general any application whereby the invention can be used to fulfill its operations.
[0034] Referring to Figure 1 there is shown item #1 which is the top electrical connections box; #2 is the top ultra violet lamp electronic housing; #3 is the box itself that houses the components; # 4 is the ELECTRONIC AIR FILTER (EAF) that filters 100%
off all system incoming air flow and consists of three internal parts the outer media filter the centre charcoal grid and the exit media filter; item #5 is the approximately 1" air gap space that separates the electronic air filter and the HEPA Filter. This set back gap of about 1" between the two filters allows the Electronic Air Filter to load up evenly with debris. The HEPA filter life span is increased from about one year up to 3 years, so it is beneficial replace the less expensive electronic air filter media pads every three months as they are a very inexpensive item as compared to the HEPA filter. Item #6 is the HEPA
filter that is the same height as the electronic air filter however it has only about 50% of its surface area. Item #7 is the ultra violet lamp twin bulb; it is situated behind the electronic air filter and in the adjacent cavity void of the box. Item #8 is a compensator electric air flow booster fan that is mounted within the HEPA filters chamber and offsets the additional air flow restriction created by the HEPA filter, to maintain a constant air flow CFM achieving no drop in air flow efficiency. Item #9 is the air flow direction of the system air. Item #10 are the (EAF) filter latches. Item #11 is the wiring to the (EAF) filter.
Item # 12 is the latch to keep the access door closed. Item #13 is the side of the HEPA
cabinet wall that forms part of the HEPAs chamber. Item # 14 is the electrical safety disconnect micro switch. Item # 15 is the box access service door.
[0035] Referring to Figure 2 there is depicted a cut-a-way side view illustrating the relationship of the components of the embodiment presented in Figure 1.
Further in Figure 3 there is depicted a top view of the embodiment presented in Figure 1. Figure 4 depicts the access service door shown separately for an embodiment of the invention such as presented in Figure 1.
[0036] The invention offers a very; compact design and is cost effective due to is uniquely high efficient operation and longer component life. The cubic feet per minute (CFM) of any forced air system is reduced as you add more restriction type filters into the air flow system.
This loading can reduce the CFM output of the air handling unit thus reducing its efficiency and can cause the electronics and air flow sensors to malfunction. The invention overcomes this problem by having a compensator booster fan located within its box which is calibrated to offset any restrictive loading.
[0037] The above-described embodiments of the present invention are intended to be examples only. Alterations, modifications and variations may be effected to the particular embodiments by those of skill in the art without deputing from the scope of the invention, which is defined solely by the claims appended hereto.
Claims (8)
1: A method comprising:
providing a housing for mounting in line with an air duct;
providing an electrostatic filter for filtering via electrostatic attraction the air flow within the air duct, the first filter for demountable insertion into a first predetermined location in the housing;
providing a HEPA filter for filtering a predetermined percentage of the air filtered by the electrostatic filter, the HEPA filter for demountable insertion on one side of the housing at a predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter, the predetermined percentage determined by the area of the HEPA filter relative to the electrostatic filter;
providing a compensator booster fan for boosting the air flow from the HEPA
filter, the compensator booster fan being disposed within the housing in-line and downstream of the HEPA filter; and providing an ultra-violet source disposed at the same predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter as the HEPA filter and on the other side of the housing to the HEPA filter, the ultra-violet source for killing microorganisms within the remaining air flow from the electrostatic filter and comprising an ultra-violet emitter to provide the means for killing the microorganisms and ultra-violet emitter housing for demountably attaching the ultra-violet emitter.
providing a housing for mounting in line with an air duct;
providing an electrostatic filter for filtering via electrostatic attraction the air flow within the air duct, the first filter for demountable insertion into a first predetermined location in the housing;
providing a HEPA filter for filtering a predetermined percentage of the air filtered by the electrostatic filter, the HEPA filter for demountable insertion on one side of the housing at a predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter, the predetermined percentage determined by the area of the HEPA filter relative to the electrostatic filter;
providing a compensator booster fan for boosting the air flow from the HEPA
filter, the compensator booster fan being disposed within the housing in-line and downstream of the HEPA filter; and providing an ultra-violet source disposed at the same predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter as the HEPA filter and on the other side of the housing to the HEPA filter, the ultra-violet source for killing microorganisms within the remaining air flow from the electrostatic filter and comprising an ultra-violet emitter to provide the means for killing the microorganisms and ultra-violet emitter housing for demountably attaching the ultra-violet emitter.
2. The method according to claim 1 wherein, the ultra-violet emitter comprises at least one of an incandescent, fluorescent and mercury vapour ultraviolet light source.
3. The method according to claim 1 wherein, the compensator booster fan provides a boost to the predetermined percentage of the air from the electrostatic filter filtered by the HEPA filter to provide a constant air flow rate of the predetermined percentage of the air from the electrostatic filter filtered by the HEPA filter approximately equal to the air flow through the other side of the housing.
4. The method according to claim 1 further comprising;
a divider mounted within the housing and in-line with the air flow to physically stop the HEPA filter from being pushed further into the housing when the HEPA filter is inserted into the housing.
a divider mounted within the housing and in-line with the air flow to physically stop the HEPA filter from being pushed further into the housing when the HEPA filter is inserted into the housing.
5. A device comprising:
a housing for mounting in line with an air duct;
a first housing a first predetermined location in the housing for demountable mounting within the housing an electrostatic filter for filtering via electrostatic attraction the air flow within the air duct;
a second housing on one side of the housing at a predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter for demountable mounting of a HEPA filter for filtering a predetermined percentage of the air filtered by the electrostatic filter, the predetermined percentage determined by the area of the HEPA filter relative to the electrostatic filter;
a compensator booster fan disposed within the housing in-line and downstream of the HEPA
filter and for boosting the air flow from the HEPA filter; and an ultra-violet source disposed at the same predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter as the HEPA filter and on the other side of the housing to the HEPA
filter, the ultra-violet source for killing microorganisms within the remaining air flow from the electrostatic filter and comprising an ultra-violet emitter to provide the means for killing the microorganisms and ultra-violet emitter housing for demountably attaching the ultra-violet emitter.
a housing for mounting in line with an air duct;
a first housing a first predetermined location in the housing for demountable mounting within the housing an electrostatic filter for filtering via electrostatic attraction the air flow within the air duct;
a second housing on one side of the housing at a predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter for demountable mounting of a HEPA filter for filtering a predetermined percentage of the air filtered by the electrostatic filter, the predetermined percentage determined by the area of the HEPA filter relative to the electrostatic filter;
a compensator booster fan disposed within the housing in-line and downstream of the HEPA
filter and for boosting the air flow from the HEPA filter; and an ultra-violet source disposed at the same predetermined distance downstream of the electrostatic filter as the HEPA filter and on the other side of the housing to the HEPA
filter, the ultra-violet source for killing microorganisms within the remaining air flow from the electrostatic filter and comprising an ultra-violet emitter to provide the means for killing the microorganisms and ultra-violet emitter housing for demountably attaching the ultra-violet emitter.
6. The device according to claim 5 wherein, the ultra-violet emitter comprises at least one of an incandescent, fluorescent and mercury vapour ultraviolet light source.
7. The device according to claim 5 wherein, the compensator booster fan provides a boost to the predetermined percentage of the air from the electrostatic filter filtered by the HEPA filter to provide a constant air flow rate of the predetermined percentage of the air from the electrostatic filter filtered by the HEPA filter approximately equal to the air flow through the other side of the.
8. The device according to claim 5 further comprising;
a divider mounted within the housing and in-line with the air flow to physically stop the HEPA filter from being pushed further into the housing when the HEPA filter is inserted into the housing.
a divider mounted within the housing and in-line with the air flow to physically stop the HEPA filter from being pushed further into the housing when the HEPA filter is inserted into the housing.
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