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Method and apparatus for decreased undesired particle emissions in gas streams

US5893943A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 1993
Grant dateApr 13, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C3/013
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses a process for removing undesired particles from a gas stream including the steps of contacting a composition containing an adhesive with the gas stream; collecting the undesired particles and adhesive on a collection surface to form an aggregate comprising the adhesive and undesired particles on the collection surface; and removing the agglomerate from the collection zone. The composition may then be atomized and injected into the gas stream. The composition may include a liquid that vaporizes in the gas stream. After the liquid vaporizes, adhesive particles are entrained in the gas stream. The process may be applied to electrostatic precipitators and filtration systems to improve undesired particle collection efficiency.

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