Airstream treatment apparatus (ATA) and methods of use thereof

摘要

An exhaust treatment apparatus (ATA) is provided for reducing one or more components of the airstream directed through the ATA. The ATA includes at least one corona/NTP generating region, wherein at least one component of the airstream is reduced upon passing through the ATA. A method is provided for using the ATA for treating an airstream, including an exhaust airstream from a combustion engine, as well as an exhaust airstream from a compression-ignition (diesel) engine.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
an Airstream Treatment Apparatus (ATA) having an airstream inlet, an airstream outlet, and an airstream path directed through the ATA from the airstream inlet to the airstream outlet, the ATA having at least one corona NTP generating region for altering a composition of an airstream passing through the ATA, wherein the ATA comprises an outer can, and a corona cap and corona sleeve within the outer can, wherein an area between the outer can and the corona cap and corona sleeve forms at least a part of the airstream path directed through the ATA, where the corona sleeve extends from the corona cap in a direction downstream from the corona cap, and wherein the corona cap comprises a plurality of apexes or vertices that encourage corona generation positioned around the corona cap and directed towards the outer can.