PARTICULATE AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

摘要

A system for large-scale, distributed remediation of particulate air pollution using existing building HVAC cooling towers is described herein. The system consists of a generator section which captures, redirects, and accelerates exhaust air from a cooling tower, a venturi inlet and nozzle, and at least one air scrubber stage. In another embodiment, a portion of the exhaust air from an HVAC cooling tower fan is used to draw atmospheric air directly into a scrubber unit that fits compactly at the top of the exhaust assembly of the cooling tower.

主权项

1. An apparatus for remediating particulate air pollution, comprising
an outer shell an inner shell a venturi ring; a plurality of structural members in communication with said upper shell, lower shell, and venturi ring; and a subassembly for removing particulate matter from an airstream using cooling water drawn from an HVAC cooling tower; whereas said inner shell, said outer shell, and said venturi ring define a first intake, a second intake and a duct; wherein said first intake diverts a portion of HVAC cooling tower air and accelerates it to generate a region of sub-atmospheric pressure inside said second intake, thereby drawing polluted atmospheric air into said second intake and through said duct; and whereas said subassembly for removing particulate matter is located in said duct.