Apparatus and spray head for fluid dispersion

摘要

This disclosure relates to a new apparatus and spray head for fluid dispersion for use in removing particulate matter from air. The spray head comprises a rigid spray plate bent to a predetermined configuration with two head side plates attached to said spray plate, and two spray side guide bars attached to said side plates. A pressurized fluid, such as water, is delivered at the bottom of the spray plate whereupon impact with the surfaces of the spray plate, side plates and guide bars causes the fluid to be dispersed in spray form. Through this spray is passed contaminated air containing undesirable particulate matter such as paint overspray, whereupon the air is scrubbed to remove substantially all of the particulate matter. Such a spray head apparatus would typically be located at the base of a scrubbing unit connect to a paint spray booth or the like, said scrubber containing baffles through which contaminated air is passed and cleaned prior to emitting the remaining particle-free air to the atmosphere.