Method and apparatus for controlling air quality
US6428608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/4145
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A robust, relatively simple air quality control system that can control the air quality in buildings during both the heating and cooling seasons. In one illustrative embodiment, a first air stream is directed through an air treatment module and back into the inside space. A desiccant in the air treatment module adsorbs water, volatile organic compounds and/or particulate material from the first air stream. A second air stream is then directed through the air treatment module to a location outside of the inside space. The second air stream is preferably heated relative to the first air stream so that at least a portion of the adsorbed water, volatile organic compounds and/or particulate material are desorbed from the desiccant into the second air stream. The second air stream carries the desorbed water, volatile organic compounds and/or particulate material to a location outside the inside space.
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