WO2009022891A1

WO2009022891A1 - Air/atmospheric anti-pollution filter for reducing pollution of the earth's atmosphere

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Publication number: WO2009022891A1
Application number: PCT/MX2008/000098
Authority: WO
Inventors: Salvador Silva Contreras
Original assignee: Salvador Silva Contreras
Priority date: 2007-08-01
Filing date: 2008-07-23
Publication date: 2009-02-19
Also published as: MX2007009260A

Abstract

The invention relates to the industry involved in the manufacture of machinery and equipment and, more specifically, to the industry involved in the production of equipment to be borne by dirigible balloons or aerostats for treating ambient air. The structure of the air/atmospheric anti-pollution filter for reducing pollution of the earth's atmosphere is characterised in that it is formed by a reservoir or 'casing' containing suction elements in the front part thereof, followed by a gas heating compartment and finally a filter medium which is built into a cabin used for control, operation and atmospheric laboratory functions, said components being affixed to a rigid dirigible balloon. The filter medium is formed from mineral fibres having a temperature resistance of more than 600 degrees centigrade and capable of being recycled upon saturation with particulate pollutants and is positioned inside the 'casing' of the filter, said element reducing pollutants and heating gases (heat treatment).

Description

ATMOSPHERIC-AIR ANTI-CONTAMINANT FILTER, TO REDUCE POLLUTION OF THE GROUND ATMOSPHERE

INVESTIGATION CAMP

The present invention relates to Ia Ia manufacturing industry máq ^'uinaria and equipment, more specifically Ia production industry equipment to be supported on or dirigible tatos aeros- balloons for treating ambient air.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an industrial model of At present we are not aware of any device or filter, whose function is to reduce the gases and residual particles that have accumulated in our atmosphere, due to the effects of industrial type pollution , vehicular or any source of contamination such as sanitary landfills, the extraction of hydrocarbons, the use of aerosols and many other products that pollute the Earth's atmosphere.

It is from the public domain that some proposals for atmospheric ventilation have been developed based on towers of considerable height and Large fans, however, have lacked viability in terms of their efficiency and effectiveness, because only the polluting gases and particles would change location and this is not the solution.

Atmospheric pollution is currently a very important issue, because to date, its effects have drastically affected Climate Change and produced Global Warming, which have resulted in inconsistencies in the seasons of the year, which have undergone a transformation that does not clearly define these stations and of course, the increasingly serious cyclones, hurricanes, rains and droughts, which have deteriorated the infrastructure of many nations, with the consequent losses of human and economic lives, as well as the increase in cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological diseases.

With the purpose of reducing the existing pollution in our atmosphere, this atmospheric pollution control filter was created, which is intended to be protected by means of the present application, since it is a device composed of commonly known elements, which work in a way effective and efficient to reduce greenhouse gases and solid particles that are concentrated in the northern and southern polar hemispheres, as well as in the micro atmospheres that surround the great cities of our planet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to an atmospheric (air) anti-pollution filter, with an interchangeable filter or pollution reducing device, which is placed inside a "housing" or container tank, integrating to its operation: one or more suction propellers, fed by a high efficiency motor, an incandescent lattice that produces variable temperatures of O ⁰ C to 75O ⁰ C, powered by. two high efficiency engines, two back pressure regulating valves with two back pressure elimination ducts, a filter element formed by mineral extraction fibers, of four or more types, resulting in a system that considerably reduces contaminated gases and split them - solid cells that are accumulated in the surrounding atmosphere of the cities, metropolis or megalopolis of our planet Earth, as well as the North and South polar hemispheres.

The object of this invention is to collaborate in the short term, to the reduction of polluting gases that are accumulated in the atmosphere, by means of a system and an innovative and sustainable product, different from those currently known, with a lower cost and with the feasibility of collecting solid particles emanating from the global anthropic action, with the advantage that it is integrated with commonly known temperature, chemical, physical and mechanical concepts but harmonized in an effective and efficient manner in the reduction of accumulated contaminants in the at- atmosphere

In the human aspect, it has characteristics that help reduce respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological diseases that have increased due to the poor quality of the air we breathe.

In the aspect of the environment and, according to the number of units manufactured and used, it can help to reduce, stop and reverse 'a high percentage of atmospheric deterioration, greenhouse gases, Global Warming and every time more terrible effects of Climate Change.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 is a conventional perspective view of the atmospheric-air pollution pollutant filter, to reduce the pollution of the earth's atmosphere as a whole, adhered to a rigid airship type "Zepelín" balloon, created by Ferdinand Zeppellin.

Figure 2 indicates an isometric of the atmospheric pollution control filter and its components.

Figure 3 is another conventional perspective view, from another angle, of the atmospheric-air pollution control filter, to reduce The pollution of the Earth's atmosphere as a whole, adhered to a rigid airship type "Zepelín", created by Ferdinand Zeppellin

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The characteristic details of this new atmospheric anti-pollution filter are clearly shown in the following description and the accompanying drawings, as well as an illustration of that and following the same reference signs to indicate the parts and figures shown.

With reference to said figures, for purposes of a better description, in Figure 1, a conventional perspective view of the Filter is observed, where the following system elements are located.

With letter A, the Air Pollution Filter is located in its assembly, which is a container-container, made of a non-flammable material, resistant to high temperatures, to the shock of sudden changes in temperature and highly resistant to impacts .

With the letter B ₁ the filter fastening system is located, to the laboratory cabinet and to the rigid globe, this system is composed of high-strength structural steel elements, as well as with high-strength steel cables, attached to the structure of rigid balloon, as a security measure of the correct adhesion of the system.

With the letter C, the laboratory cabinet is located, attached to the lower part of the rigid balloon, which is considered in the manufacturing technology of the rigid or airship balloon. The complementary function of the laboratory cabin is to carry out atmospheric laboratory functions, that is to measure in different areas and atmospheric altitudes and at different times of the year.

With the letter D, the hot air balloon, rigid airship, whose flight system is based on helium and factory impellers is shown.

In Figure 2, we can see a symmetric of the parts that make up the Filter, in which they are indicated with the letter A, the set of the system that is in general terms the set that is indicated with the letter A in Figure 1 .

With the letter B, the bell for suction is indicated, which has the function of entering the atmospheric pollutant gases. With the letter C, the suction propeller is indicated, located in the reduced part of the suction hood, clarifying that the suction can be formed by one or more suction propellers.

With the letter D, the two valve systems are indicated with their respective regulation and elimination of excess back pressure pipelines, whose function is to avoid the drastic deterioration of the filter element due to the effect of the back pressure created. With letter E, it is located ca a gas heating compartment, inside which an incandescent lattice is placed, indicated with the letter F, based on metallic resistances that increase the temperature in said compartment with the purpose of carrying out the chemical-thermal synthesis for the treatment of the contaminated gases that are sucked.

With the letter G, two electric power generating engines are located, whose function is to power the functions of the elements C and D. With the letter G1 a fuel tank for the power generating engines is located electric

With the letter H is located the filter element composed of mineral extraction fibers, located in the internal rear part of the container (A), which has the function of retaining by filtration, the contaminated solid particles that are in the atmosphere and that They are sucked by the system.

With the letters h-1, h-2, h-3 and h-4, the four elements that make up the filter element are indicated, which are presented as figures of elongated cubic shape and divided into four parts, manufactured in a non-flammable material, resistant to high temperatures, to the shock of sudden changes in temperature and highly resistant to impacts, which contains mineral extraction fibers, resistant to temperatures above 600 degrees Celsius and pressure wear, that work integrally in the retention of sucked particles of the at- atmosphere and contributing to the decomposition of contaminated gases, also in the retention of particles that can produce the filter elements prior to! element h-4 and, with the letter h-5, a high-strength steel mesh is indicated that has the function of preventing the disintegration and displacement of the filter element indicated as a whole with the letter H. With the letter I ₁ an element that functions as a sliding drawer lid and outlet of the contaminated gases already filtered is located, which at the same time allows us to exchange the filter element (letter H, filter replacement).

With the letter J the location of the individual cover or housing of the motors is indicated, in addition to the motors, attached to the hood by means of two hydraulic steel hinges, which are indicated with the letter J. With the letter K, two are located Exits of the excess back pressure, product of the system action.

In Figure 3, the system as a whole is observed, and is a perspective view from another point of view, consisting of the same parts mentioned in Figure 1 and indicating the ratification of the location of the parts of the system.

With letter A, the atmospheric air pollution pollutant filter is located to reduce the pollution of the earth's atmosphere as a whole.

With letter B, the filter clamping system is located. With the letter C, the atmospheric laboratory cabin is located. With the letter D, the hot air balloon, rigid airship, type "Zeppelin" is shown, mentioning that the dimensions of said airship are directly related to the capacity of the atmospheric pollutant filter, which for this case requires an airship between 60.00 and 75.00 meters in length and between 25.00 and 35.00 meters in diameter and with a load capacity of between 16.00 and 20.00 tons.

To obtain an effective and efficient operation of the atmospheric anti-pollution filter (air figures 1, 2 and 3), in the design of this innovation, all the hermetic adjustments that are necessary in the four elements that require it and that are required : 1. The replacement of the anti-pollution filter with the inner duct (letter H) of the container (letter A), 2. The hinged lid (letter I), exit of the contaminated gases already filtered, which is attached to the container, by means of hinges (letter J) and snaps (letter K), 3. The two excess backpressure elimination ducts (letter D) with the two back pressure regulating valves, with hollow stainless steel spheres, of different diameters, whose function is precisely regulate the pressure in the gas burning compartment of the filter, thereby avoiding damage due to excessive pressure that may affect the filter, placed in the inner rear part of the container and 4. The hermeticide d in the suction hood (letter B), with the suction propellers (letter C), to prevent leakage or return of the sucked gases. SYMBOLS OF THE ATMOSPHERIC ANTI-CONTAMINANT FILTER

A = Container container B = Suction hood 5 C = Suction propellers

D = Pressure regulating valves and back pressure elimination ducts (.2).

E = Gas heating compartment

F = Incandescent lattice O G = Electric power generating motors (2).

G-1 = Fuel tank

H = Filter element (filter replacement) h-1, - Mineral fibers type 1. h-2.- Mineral fibers type 2. 5 h-3.- Mineral fibers type 3. h-4, - Mineral fibers type 4. h-5.- electro welded steel mesh.

I = Cap and outlet duct for contaminated gases already filtered 0 J = Hydraulic steel hinges (2).

K = Fastening clips (2).

L = Control cabin and atmospheric laboratory.

M = Rigid filter holder system

N = Rigid airship balloon type "Zeppelin 5

At present, the primary function of the airship balloons type zeppelin is that of "advertising" and the most innovative of this atmospheric anti-pollution filter, is the integration to said function, of two innovative elements that are: atmospheric cleaning and atmospheric chemical laboratory, actions fully in line with modern Sustainable Development.

Another of the novel advantages of the atmospheric pollution control filter is that the replacement of the filter is interchangeable and that once used it is subject to collection and recycling by means of a cleaning treatment by several systems that range from liquid sedimentation, treated with pressurized air or the spin

In the manner described above, I consider that I have invented the atmospheric pollution control filter to reduce the pollution produced by motor vehicles, which use gasoline and diesel for combustion, as well as by the pollutants that emanate from the industry in its different phases, pollution that is find in our atmosphere, the product of the anthropic action and then I present the results obtained by the system according to the circumstances:

A. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TEST PROTOTYPE:

B. SYMBOL OF TOXIC GASES AND SOLID PARTICLES

C. DIMENSIONS OF THE FILTER ELEMENT:

Based on the above, the efficiency tests in the reduction of polluting gases were carried out, with the anti-pollution filter whose dimensions are as follows:

D. THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS WERE USED:

FIBER THICKNESS HEIGHT WIDTH UNIT OF MEASUREMENT

N ⁰

1 5.50 18.0 18.0 CM.

2 5.50 18.0 18.0 CM.

3 5.00 18.0 18.0 CM.

4 1.0 18.0 18.0 CM. E. TWO TYPES OF TESTS WERE CARRIED OUT:

First: Without Filter (SF) and without temperature increase. Second: With Filter and with temperature increase (up to 300 ⁰ C).

VC-1: Combustion Speed taken according to Revolutions Per Minute and at a temperature of 6O ⁰ C.

VC-2: Combustion Speed taken according to Revolutions Per Minute and at a temperature of 300 ⁰ C.

F. RESULTS OBTAINED

The results obtained by the system through the test, are at first sight samples of the effectiveness of the innovation presented in the following reduction table, according to the symbology of gases and polluting residues of point B:

SF CF WASTE

VC-1 VC-2 VC-1 VC-2

• RPM (958) (2602) (958) (2602)

Hydrocarbons (HC) 477 150 233 70

Carbon monoxide 8.94 1.98 1.29 1.35

(CO)

Carbon dioxide 8.90 13.90 12.50 12.70

(CO2)

Oxygen (O) 0.80 0.20 2.40 1.00

CO + CO2 dilution) 17.84 15.88 13.79 14.05

G. REDUCTION PERCENTAGES

In the following table we present the percentages of reduction of pollutants, using the filter (CF) and in combustion rates and temperature (VC-1 at 60 ⁰ C) and (VC-2 at 300 ⁰ C): WASTE VC-1 VC-2

RPM • (958) (2602)

Hydrocarbons (HC) - 51.15% - 53.33%

Carbon monoxide (CO) - 85.57% - 31.82%

Carbon dioxide (C02) 40.45% - 8.63%

Oxygen (O) + 300% + 500.00%

Dilution (CO + CO2) - 22.70% - 11.52%

In the previous table, we can see that pollutants such as hydrocarbons (HC) are reduced by an average percentage greater than 50%, carbon monoxide (CO) is reduced in direct proportion to the temperature (caused by heat treatment) , and the back pressure (according to the combustion rate) and is observed in the same way as in VC-1 (low emission rate) suffers a very significant decrease of -85.57%.

It is important to consider that our filter works most effectively in VC-1 (low emission rate), which is the most representative case of pollution normally accumulated in our atmosphere.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) increases its emission by 40.45% in VC-1, but decreases by - 8.63% in VC-2, therefore, more advanced studies should be carried out in order to correct this circumstance by means of Ia integration of a system similar to photosynthesis, photoelectricity or any system that allows the decomposition of carbon dioxide into two particles of oxygen and one of carbon.

Claims

RE IVI NDI CAC IONE Having described my invention sufficiently, I consider it a novelty and therefore claim as my exclusive property contained in the following clauses:

1.- Atmospheric-air pollution control filter, to reduce the pollution of the earth's atmosphere, characterized by being formed by a tank or "housing", inside which contains, in the previous part suction elements, then a heating compartment of gases and finally a filter medium, integrated into a cabin with functions of command, operation and atmospheric laboratory, which adhere to a rigid airship type airship; The filtering medium is formed based on mineral fibers with a temperature resistance greater than 600 degrees Celsius and capable of being recycled when saturated with contaminating particles, placed inside the "housing" of the filter, this being the element that reduces pollutants, together with heating (heat treatment), of gases.

2. Atmospheric-air pollution control filter, to reduce the pollution of the earth's atmosphere, as claimed in the previous claim, further characterized, because in said gas heating compartment (for heat treatment), an incandescent framework is found , based on electrical resistors that increase the temperature in said compartment for the purpose of carrying out for the thermal treatment co (heating), of the contaminated gases that are sucked.

3.- Atmospheric-air pollution control filter, to reduce the pollution of the earth's atmosphere, as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further characterized, because it comprises back pressure regulating elements consisting of two back pressure regulating valves placed in The middle part of the "housing", in which hollow stainless steel spheres of different diameters are placed and whose back pressure exceeding two kilos per square centimeter is expelled by the lateral ducts of the housing in order to regulate the back pressure in form directly proportional to the speed and pressure produced by the suction and avoiding damage due to excess pressure on the fibers of the filter.