Embodiments of the present disclosure improve the accuracy of abnormality diagnosis of a particulate filter using the output value of a PM sensor provided downstream of the particulate filter in an exhaust passage. A configuration of the invention compares a change rate of an output value of the PM sensor prior to execution of a filter diagnosis process of diagnosing an abnormality of the filter based on the output value of the PM sensor, with a reference value and determines whether a filter abnormality process is to be performed. A higher value is set to the reference value, which is to be compared with the change rate of the output value of the PM sensor, in the case where the deposition amount of PM between electrodes of the PM sensor is expected to be large, compared with the case where the deposition amount of PM is expected to be small.

A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.

A tabletop cooking assembly for preparing foods thereon comprises a cooking element having a cooking area and a vent disposed peripherally to one side of the cooking element defining an aperture for receiving smoke from the cooking element. The assembly includes a first exhaust duct, a filter assembly, an electrostatic precipitator, and a high velocity blower. The first exhaust duct is substantially unobstructed and in fluid communication with the vent for directing smoke away from the cooking element. The high velocity blower is in fluid communication with the first exhaust duct and the filter assembly for drawing smoke from the cooking element through the vent. The heating system includes a retaining plate, a plurality of heating strips, and an insulating material. The heating strips are disposed between the retaining plate and the heating surface to heat the cooking area for preparing foods thereon.

A general ventilation and air filtration system includes an air filtration control unit that monitors and controls an air flow through an air filter and maintains the air flow at a target velocity set point. The target velocity set point is maintained by monitoring and regulating the power of a motor powering a blower that generates an air flow though the air filtration system and through the air filter. By regulating the air flow and maintaining it in the target set point, power consumption and air filter life are significantly improved.

A general ventilation and air filtration system includes an air filtration control unit that monitors and controls an air flow through an air filter and maintains the air flow at a target velocity set point. The target velocity set point is maintained by monitoring and regulating the power of a motor powering a blower that generates an air flow through the air filtration system and through the air filter. By regulating the air flow and maintaining it in the target set point, power consumption and air filter life are significantly improved.

A tabletop cooking assembly for preparing foods thereon comprises a cooking element having a cooking area and a vent disposed peripherally to one side of the cooking element defining an aperture for receiving smoke from the cooking element. The assembly includes a first exhaust duct, a filter assembly, an electrostatic precipitator, and a high velocity blower. The first exhaust duct is substantially unobstructed and in fluid communication with the vent for directing smoke away from the cooking element. The high velocity blower is in fluid communication with the first exhaust duct and the filter assembly for drawing smoke from the cooking element through the vent. The heating system includes a retaining plate, a plurality of heating strips, and an insulating material. The heating strips are disposed between the retaining plate and the heating surface to heat the cooking area for preparing foods thereon.

A tabletop cooking assembly for preparing foods thereon comprises a cooking element having a cooking area and a vent disposed peripherally to one side of the cooking element defining an aperture for receiving smoke from the cooking element. The assembly includes a first exhaust duct, a filter assembly, an electrostatic precipitator, and a high velocity blower. The first exhaust duct is substantially unobstructed and in fluid communication with the vent for directing smoke away from the cooking element. The high velocity blower is in fluid communication with the first exhaust duct and the filter assembly for drawing smoke from the cooking element through the vent. The heating system includes a retaining plate, a plurality of heating strips, and an insulating material. The heating strips are disposed between the retaining plate and the heating surface to heat the cooking area for preparing foods thereon.

A filter equipment includes a main body portion which has a hollow columnar structure with an open upper portion and a closed lower portion, and has a plurality of air inlets formed on a side surface to be spaced apart at regular intervals; a top cap which is detachably attached to an upper opening surface of the main body portion, and has a doughnut structure having a width corresponding to that of the filter portion in a plan view, a magnetic member attached to a lower surface of an air vent by a magnetically detachable structure being mounted on an upper surface of the top cap; a filter portion which has a hollow columnar structure corresponding to an inner peripheral surface of a main body portion, has a doughnut structure having a width corresponding to the lower surface of the top cap, has a structure that is in close contact with the lower surface of the top cap, purifies the air drawn in from the air inlet of the main body portion and then makes the purified airflow through a central opening portion of the top cap to the air vent; and a safety wire which is mounted inside the main body portion and extends by a predetermined length to be combined with one side of the top cap.

An air filter health monitoring system includes a filter spanning an air passage for filtering solids and/or liquids out of an air flow passing through the air passage. An illuminator is positioned on a first side of the filter and directed to illuminate the filter. An illumination sensor is positioned on a second side of the filter. The illuminator and illumination sensor can each be spaced apart from the filter. The filter can be installed in a galley insert and can include a reticulated filter medium folded in a v-shape over a v-shaped grid work.

A system for reducing the viability of microorganisms on a surface is provided herein. The system includes a housing with a front panel and a rear panel, an inlet filter and an exhaust filter, a chamber for receiving an item to be disinfected/sterilized, a cartridge engagement for receiving a disinfectant/sterilant cartridge, an ozone generation system comprising a duct and an ozone generator, an evaporator including an inlet, outlet and a reservoir, a nebulizer, the nebulizer fluidly connected to the reservoir of the evaporator, a ducting with a blower and four pathways for receiving and delivering airflow, a vent positioned on the rear panel of the housing, wherein airflow exits the housing through the vent, and an ambient ozone sensor to detect a presence of ozone at a preset threshold value within the airflow, wherein airflow exiting the housing through the vent is to first flow past the ambient ozone sensor.