WO2003059037A3 - A method and apparatus for improving the quality of indoor air - Google Patents

A method and apparatus for improving the quality of indoor air Download PDF

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WO2003059037A3
WO2003059037A3 PCT/IL2003/000046 IL0300046W WO03059037A3 WO 2003059037 A3 WO2003059037 A3 WO 2003059037A3 IL 0300046 W IL0300046 W IL 0300046W WO 03059037 A3 WO03059037 A3 WO 03059037A3
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Amos Yoran
Enrico Sandbank
Shlomo Kimchie
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Vertigro Israel Ltd
Amos Yoran
Enrico Sandbank
Shlomo Kimchie
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L9/00—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air
    • 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
    • B01D53/84—Biological processes
    • B01D53/85—Biological processes with gas-solid contact
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F8/00—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying
    • F24F8/10—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering
    • F24F8/175—Treatment, e.g. purification, of air supplied to human living or working spaces otherwise than by heating, cooling, humidifying or drying by separation, e.g. by filtering using biological materials, plants or microorganisms
    • 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
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A50/00—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE in human health protection, e.g. against extreme weather
    • Y02A50/20—Air quality improvement or preservation, e.g. vehicle emission control or emission reduction by using catalytic converters

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel and most efficient method and apparatus for improving the quality of recirculating closed space air. Indoor air pollution is recognized as being a major environmental hazard responsible for the Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Building Related Illnessess (BRI). The novel apparatus uses an ecosystemic approach whereby an engineered ecosystem is created, utilizing plants (5) and microorganisms in a three-zone system comprising a bioscrubber (1), a biofilter (4) and a phytofilter. The resultant system effectively removes particles, volatile organic compounds and other toxic gases, while releasing oxygen and desirable plant exudates to the air.
PCT/IL2003/000046 2002-01-17 2003-01-16 A method and apparatus for improving the quality of indoor air WO2003059037A2 (en)

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IL14768902A IL147689A0 (en) 2002-01-17 2002-01-17 A method and apparatus for improving the quality of indoor air

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