CA2698312A1 - Vaporization system - Google Patents

Abstract

A misting system to clean a structure with a tubing circuit with several adjustable nozzles creating a mist of water and cleaning products. The system includes a tubing circuit, a plurality of nozzles connected to the tubing circuit for dispensing air and vapor jets on the outer surface, and a control system connected to the tubing circuit for controlling a flow of air and fuel. vapor dispensed by the plurality of nozzles. At least one of the nozzles produces an air jet agitating the steam jets by turbulence.

Description

MIST SYSTEM
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a cleaning system. More particularly, the invention is directed to a misting system for cleaning structures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
The principle of cleaning by cleaning has been around for a long time. However, a technical cleaning of buildings or structures by misting is rarely used.

US 3,942,213 describes a skyscraper window wall cleaning apparatus.
The unit emits a water jet and includes cleaning subsystems for scrub the surface to be cleaned.

There is currently a need for an improved misting system who can be applied to such cleaning work.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a system meeting a of these needs.

More particularly, the present invention consists in providing a system of misting with a tubing circuit with several adjustable nozzles creating a water mist and, optionally, cleaning products. The nozzles are adjustable in terms of flow and direction of jet of mist.

2 More particularly, the system according to the invention is a system of misting for cleaning a structure, the system comprising a tubing circuit;
a plurality of nozzles connected to the tubing circuit for dispensing jets air and steam on the outer surface;
a control system connected to the tubing circuit for controlling a flow rate of air and steam dispensed by the plurality of nozzles, wherein at least one of the nozzles produces a turbulence-stirring air jet the jets of steam.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The invention will be better understood on reading a description of a mode of preferred embodiment, made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of the misting system according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 represents a perspective view of the misting system according to a another preferred embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 3 represents a detailed perspective view of the system of misting shown in Figure 2.

FIG. 4 represents a perspective view of the misting system shown at Figure 2, with the system in operation.

FIG. 5 represents a perspective view of the support system for the misting system shown in Figure 2.

3 FIG. 6 represents another perspective view of the support system for the misting system shown in Figure 2.

Figures 7a and 7b show a schematic view of the system of spray of products for the misting system shown in Figure 2.

Figures 8a and 8b show a schematic view of the retention system of products for the misting system shown in Figure 2.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring now to the figures and in particular to FIG. 1, it is illustrated a misting system 10. The system 10 comprises a tubing circuit 12, a plurality of nozzles 14 connected to the tubing circuit 12 to dispense air jets and vapor on the outer surface and a control system 16 connected to the circuit of tubing for controlling a flow of air and vapor dispensed by plurality of nozzles. At least one of the nozzles 14 produces a turbulence-stirring air jet the jets of steam.

Preferably, the system further includes adjustment mechanisms of the direction of nozzle jets.

Preferably, the system further includes a system for recovering fluids dispensed.
Preferably, the system includes one besides a timer to control a duration of application of jets of water and steam.

4 Preferably, the recovery system comprises a suction system, a separation tank connected to the suction system, said reservoir including a oil separator and a solids separator and a system of filtration.

Preferably, as shown in Figure 5, the system further includes of the modular interfaces 50 on a contour of the tubing circuit to connect a second misting system. The system can be suspended by a winch steel cable 52. The modular interfaces 50 can be of the fastening hooks. A construction net 54 may surround the system. A
system Ground anchoring can also be used to provide more rigidity.
Such illustrated in Figure 6, the system can be deployed by a system of winch and pulleys 60 with a cornice 62.

Figures 7a and 7b show a schematic view of the system of spray of products for the misting system shown in Figure 2. Figure 7b watch an example of a spray nozzle 70.

Figures 8a and 8b show a schematic view of the retention system of products for the misting system shown in Figure 2. Figure 8b shows a example of nozzle 80 to dispense a product retention jet on the outline of the tubing circuit. The nozzle 80 may be placed at an angle to the tubing 12.

Preferably, the system consists of a cleaning process by misting. he is in fact a circuit of tubings arranged in a frame provided with several nozzle adjustable creating a drizzle of water. This system consists of three circuits hoses superimposed projecting water and a cleaning product according to the cycle predetermined. The innermost circuit projects the product, the one at the center of water, and that of the outside of the water but arranged so that it creates a retention of produced to the inside of the system. In addition, this system is designed to ability to add other pipe frames, either on the height or on the width for thus clean all building surfaces.

The principle of cleaning by cleaning has long existed, however, the

The principle of cleaning by misting is very often mentioned in quote from construction, but very rarely applied. The principle of the system (who can to be marketed under the name VersôTM) is a low-lying spray of water pressure and very low gallonage. Calculated by a timer, and regulated by amenities variable flow control system, the system alternately projects water and product.
Preferably, when cleaning on limestone, the system projects some water continuously on the masonry surface for a predetermined time to soften carbon. Subsequently, during the descent of the system on the wall, a pump at pressure will feed a jet nozzle assembly of about 15 degrees which emerge the wall of carbon residues already softened.

Preferably, on a brick surface, the system will perform a soak of the masonry with downtime. During these downtimes, the system will spray a completely biodegradable and non-hazardous product for passersby to soften the carbon. And as for limestone, when the system is brought down, a pressure nozzle assembly will clean the Wall of its impurities.

Preferably, in all types of cleaning, we would like to specify that the final result is apparent as soon as the system is removed. Indeed, a drying fast performed using an air compressor, demonstrates as soon as cleaning is complete appearance final surface of masonry in the dry state.

6 Preferably, it should be noted that a system that recovers wastewater during the cleaning cycle can be added. This system filters water and repackage for its reuse.

Description of equipment:

Preferably, for the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 2 to 4, the system is designed using 1/2 "diameter pipe or more.
in the tubing with a low pressure and high flow pump. On the other hand, supply in water can be made by a fire hydrant. Hose assembly is performed at using conventional systems such as clamping ring, breaststroke and "T" breaststroke. Each system according to the invention is composed inter alia of nozzles on each frame of 164 "X 63". It should be noted that nozzles function not all at the same time. In addition, the system is equipped with a water filter entry system and water retention equipment to recover wastewater and return them to the cleaning circuit, clean and free of sediment.
But still, a 185 cfm compressor replaces the water pump during the drying of the Wall.

Benefits of the system The system is a biological cleaning method. In the system, a percentage of minimal water is lost, which provides an ecological side to system.
In addition, during cleaning requiring a detergent spray, the product used when washing the masonry is completely biodegradable and not dangerous for the environment. Thirdly, the net covering the behind of the frame of the system prevents a majority drizzle of product to disperse towards the public in the vicinity of the building during its cleaning, which provides system unique opportunity to clean a skyscraper in the city center. In fourth instead, the installation of this system is fast and versatile. In fifth place, the fact

7 use drizzle to clean the wall, prevents water infiltration in the building by the windows as well as by the cracks that can be found sure some types of aged masonry. And finally, the system can project a product used to neutralize efflorescence in the case where the soaking cause this problem. In summary, this system can practically be installed on several types of building and solve many problems at the level of the ecology and feasibility of certain projects.

This cleaning system meets standards in ecology and environment. This process of misting with air and steam is one of more delicate in the world. The system does not use chemicals or abrasive and applies minimal pressure on the masonry surface to be restored.
agitation droplets of water by the turbulence of the air jet makes it possible to reach all the interstices of a sculpture without, however, creating water infiltration within the building.

The system is very versatile. The system can be set up on conventional, mobile and hydraulic scaffolds. The system can also to be suspended from the roof of a building.
Technical informations:

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in FIG.
Figure 1, the The system can have the following technical characteristics:

Feature Description Water nozzle Steam mist jet Nozzle in the air Sidewall and turbulence Consumption of water by mist 5.3 gallon per hour at 60lbs pressure

8 Feature Description Volume of turbulence 185 cfm at 100psi Mist temperature 50 degrees to 170 degrees Fahrenheit Filtration Coal, Osmosis , Fluid Recovery System Vacuum and Gravity Fluid recovery 8 gallons per minute Filtration capacity i 5 micron Frame weight! About 65 lbs Control equipment Air flow control valve Water flow control valve Temperature gauge for water dial in Celsius and Fahrenheit Air pressure gauge dial in psi Water pressure gauge dial in psi Adjustable Electronic Timer Turbulence control net (retention) Characteristic LDescription Recovery system Suction system Vacuum motor 104 cfm, 2 phase, 91 inch, can receive 8 gpm Power of the vacuum cleaner 120v / 8.6 amp Hose Suction Hose 2 "x 50 'with i

9 Feature Description ---------adapter Separating tank Homogenous homogeneous polyethylene hopper, cone decant, 40 gallon capacity Oil separator Process by water column centrifuge, with salvage bag by scum Separation of solids Separation by gravity with mud 1 '/ 2, inches for the evacuation of materials j solid Filtration in 7 steps Transfer pump Centrifugal pump made of stainless steel to automatic level control, hose 1 inch rPower pump 12 volt direct current / 20 amp, cut protected circuit, ignition switch Inlet filter Dual inlet bag 7 "x 26" installed!
in the separation tank Final filter 5 micron anti-odor polyester bag 'installed on the tank lid of storage Oil Skimmer Absorbent Skimmer 8 "x 24", Vase piping Cartridge filter Polyethylene pleated 20 micron filtering the material, 32 square feet Feature Description Carbon filter 10 micron pleated filter, filter activated carbon, removing the oil and odors, 32 square feet Dimension / weight 1 9.5 "x 28" x 49 "/ 132 lbs dry According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in FIGS.
figures 2 at 4, the system can have the following technical characteristics:
'Feature Description Low pressure nozzle: 1 5.5 gal / hour approximate consumption Number of low pressure nozzles 140 per complete system 38 for the water projection system 54 for the product projection system 48 for the product retention system High pressure nozzle Approximate consumption of 1.5 gal / minute at 5000psi.
------- - --- ---------- -Number of high pressure nozzles 6 per system Consumption per hour Approximately 300 gallons of water Product consumption (if there are 10 gallons of product every 4 hours location) Recycling system capacity 480 gal / hour water System weight Approximately 100 Ibs It should be noted that although a preferred embodiment of the invention was described in detail above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the invention is not limited to this single embodiment and several changes and modifications may be carried out by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope or the spirit of the invention.

Claims (6)

1. A misting system to clean a structure, the system comprising:
a tubing circuit;
a plurality of nozzles connected to the tubing circuit for dispensing jets air and steam on the structure;
a control system connected to the tubing circuit for controlling a flow rate of air and steam dispensed by the plurality of nozzles, wherein at least one of the nozzles produces a turbulence-stirring air jet the jets of steam. The system of claim 1, further comprising mechanisms adjusting the direction of jet jets. The system of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a system recovery of dispensed fluids. 4. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a besides a timer to control a duration of application of the jets of water and of steam. The system of claim 3, wherein the recovery system comprises:
a suction system;
a separation tank connected to the suction system, said reservoir comprising an oil separator and a solids separator; and -a filtration system. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising in in addition to modular interfaces on a contour of the tubing circuit for connect a second misting system to said system.