The invention relates to a rack (21, 27, 28) for supporting electrostatic filter plates (22, 23) of an electrostatic filter (20). The rack (21, 27, 28) is an elongated member comprising a plurality of notches (11) on a longitudinal side of the rack (21, 27, 28) for supporting a plate (22, 23) arranged to a notch (11). The rack (21, 27, 28) further comprises a slot (26) for adhesive arranged to be used at least for attaching the plates (22, 23) to the rack (21, 27, 28). The slot (26) is arranged on the opposite side of the rack (21, 27, 28) than notches (11). There is also an opening (24) in the first group of plates (22) at that point where the plates (22) are aligned with the voltage supply rack (28) but which are not attached to that rack (28). The invention further relates to an electrostatic filter (20) comprising a plurality of racks.

An apparatus, and method for air purification and airborne microbial deactivation is described. In one embodiment, liquid is being used as a medium to attach air pollutants and deactivate microbes in the air. In one embodiment a negative charge is imparted for the formation of dense electric fields and negative ions using negative ion generators, corona discharge or plasma and using liquid as capturing media and disinfecting source; The air purification is done through a batch or a continuous process.

The present invention relates to a method for producing an ionization rod and an ionization rod produced according to the method. The invention is characterized in that in a U-shaped duct profile (1) a main line (4) for supply current is placed, in that from this main line branch lines (3) are connected with adjacent carbon fibre brushes held in protective sleeves and in that a thermosetting plastic are laid into the duct profile covering the main part of the protective sleeves.

The invention provides an electrostatic precipitator, including: a gas inlet, supplied with gas containing dust that is a magnetic substance; a charging part, charging the dust; a collecting part, capturing the charged dust; a cleaning device, including at least one of a charging part cleaning device and a collecting part cleaning device; a magnet filter, provided downstream of the collecting part; an ozone removing filter, provided downstream of the magnet filter and removing ozone from the gas; and a gas outlet, discharging the gas in which the dust and the ozone are removed. In the magnet filter, multiple magnet plates are arranged at a predetermined interval. A downstream side of each magnet plate provided on an upper side with respect to a center is inclined downward. A downstream side of each magnet plate provided on a lower side with respect to the center is inclined upward.

The present invention provides methods and systems for an ionization device that includes a base portion, a first pair and a second pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from the base portion to form an upper edge, a top portion is engaged to the upper edge, and a cavity is formed within the base portion, the two pairs of opposed sidewalls, and the top portion. A probe assembly is in electronic communication with the top portion, wherein the probe assembly comprises a probe seat selectively secured to an exterior portion of a conduit of the existing environmental control system of the aircraft and a wire extends through the probe seat for supplying electrical current to an emission portion that emits ions.

An electro-ionic device configured for being worn on the face of a person is disclosed. The electro-ionic device includes at least two electrical conductors spaced apart from each other defining at least a portion of a respiratory pathway therebetween and a circuit configured to apply a first voltage between the two conductors during inspiration and a second voltage greater than the first voltage during expiration.

A electrostatic precipitator includes a charger configured to charge foreign substances introduced thereinto, and a dust collecting sheet on which the charged foreign substances are collected, The dust collecting sheet includes a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode to face the first electrode and on which the foreign substances passed through the charger are collected, a first power connector electrically connected to the first electrode so as to apply a voltage to the first electrode, a second power connector electrically connected to the second electrode so as to apply a voltage having a potential difference with the first electrode, to the second electrode, and a third power connector additionally electrically connected to the second electrode to apply additional voltage to allow the second electrode to generate heat.

A system for the purification of the particulate present in fumes and in exhaust gases in combustion processes comprises an Ionizing Part (PI) and a Collection Pan (PR). The Ionizing Part (PI) comprises a perforated portion (40, 50) with at least one electron emitter in the holes (42, 52), consisting of one or more tips (P) to which a negative voltage is applied to create an electron cloud. The negative power supply is provided by a constant voltage generator. The fumes and exhaust gases arc passed through the Ionizing Part (PI) to transfer a negative charge to the particles of the particulate present in the flow of fumes and exhaust gases. The Collection Part (PR) comprises a plurality of positively loaded facing and spaced plates (22b) interposed with a plurality of shield plates (20b) to which no voltage is applied and are not connected to ground, to collect the particles of particulate previously negatively charged.

A system for the purification of the particulate present in fumes and in exhaust gases in combustion processes, comprising an Ionizing Part (PI) and a Collection Part (PR), wherein the Ionizing Part (PI) comprises a perforated portion (40, 50) with at least one electron emitter inside the holes (42, 52) consisting of one or more tips (P) to which a high negative voltage is applied to create an electron cloud, wherein said negative supply is provided by a constant voltage generator, in which the fumes and exhaust gases are passed through the Ionizing Part (PI) to transfer a negative charge to the particles of particulate present in the flow of the fumes and exhaust gases, and wherein the Collection Part (PR) comprises a plurality of metal pipes (20) positively charged to collect the particles of particulate previously negatively charged.

An electrostatic precipitator is provided capable of preventing a reduction in dust collection effect of ionic wind, and increasing dust collection efficiency. The electrostatic precipitator includes: a plurality of collecting electrodes (4) in the form of circular pipes arranged at predetermined intervals in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the electrodes; and a plurality of protrusions (5a) protruding toward the collecting electrodes (4) and arranged offset in parallel with the orthogonal direction. An equivalent diameter of a cross section of the collecting electrode (4) is 30 mm to 80 mm. An opening ratio of the collecting electrodes (4) arranged at predetermined intervals is 10% to 70%.