Present embodiments relate to ionization of air flow within heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. More specifically, but without limitation, present embodiments relate to ionization systems, for example bipolar ionization, which are controlled in part by a signal from or powered by the blower motor controller of the HVAC system so that the ionization system functions when the blower is on.

Present embodiments relate to ionization of air flow within heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. More specifically, but without limitation, present embodiments relate to ionization systems, for example bipolar ionization, which are controlled in part by a signal from or powered by the blower motor controller of the HVAC system so that the ionization system functions when the blower is on.

Air filtration assemblies configured to provide instant detection of particles and/or improve particle filtration are disclosed. The assemblies may include an air inlet duct in fluid communication with a compressor of a gas turbine system. The air inlet duct may include an inlet for receiving intake air including intake air particles, and an outlet positioned opposite the inlet. The assembly may also include a plurality of vane filters at the inlet, an array of fabric filters positioned in the air inlet duct, downstream of the vane filters, and a silencer assembly positioned in the air inlet duct, downstream of the fabric filters. Additionally, the assembly may include an electrostatic component positioned in the air inlet duct, downstream of the fabric filters. The electrostatic component may be configured to charge the intake air particles that pass through the vane filters and the fabric filters.

The present invention relates to a system for air purification. The system comprises at least a first plant and a second plant, and a voltage pulse device connectable to a power source for generating and transmitting a voltage pulse to the first plant, wherein the second plant is connected to the first plant using at least one voltage pulse transmission unit, and the first plant and the second plant are arranged to form one or more contact areas at a leaf portion. The system may also comprise a plurality of plants mounted on a support structure in accordance with some embodiments. The present invention also relates to a voltage pulse device for use with the system for air purification.

The present invention relates to a system for air purification. The system comprises at least a first plant and a second plant, and a voltage pulse device connectable to a power source for generating and transmitting a voltage pulse to the first plant, wherein the second plant is connected to the first plant using at least one voltage pulse transmission unit, and the first plant and the second plant are arranged to form one or more contact areas at a leaf portion. The system may also comprise a plurality of plants mounted on a support structure in accordance with some embodiments. The present invention also relates to a voltage pulse device for use with the system for air purification.

Disclosed is a system and method for reducing particulate pollutants in air, using pulsed electromagnetic waves. The disclosed system 200 comprises a device 215 configured for radiating radio waves, preferably in the frequency range of 800 MHz to 5 GHz in a predefined pulsed manner. Essentially, the disclosed device comprises a radiofrequency oscillator 315 configured for oscillating at the predefined frequency. The signal is then suitably power amplified with an RF amplifier 310 and using a suitable switch 235 the amplified output is routed to one of an omnidirectional antenna 240 and directional antenna 245 for radiating the pulsed radio waves to the atmosphere.

Disclosed is a system and method for reducing particulate pollutants in air, using pulsed electromagnetic waves. The disclosed system 200 comprises a device 215 configured for radiating radio waves, preferably in the frequency range of 800 MHz to 5 GHz in a predefined pulsed manner. Essentially, the disclosed device comprises a radiofrequency oscillator 315 configured for oscillating at the predefined frequency. The signal is then suitably power amplified with an RF amplifier 310 and using a suitable switch 235 the amplified output is routed to one of an omnidirectional antenna 240 and directional antenna 245 for radiating the pulsed radio waves to the atmosphere.

An air purification device including a flow passage through which air circulates; an electrical precipitator unit that is disposed in the flow passage and that includes a discharge electrode having a body unit and a corona discharge unit for corona discharge which protrudes from the body unit, and a collecting electrode disposed opposing the discharge electrode; an ozone removal unit that is disposed in the flow passage, and that is capable of removing ozone included in the circulating air, and a control unit that switches between a first mode in which air from which ozone has been removed is supplied from a downstream section of the flow passage to the outside, and a second mode in which air including ozone is supplied from the downstream section of the flow passage to the outside.

An air purification device including a flow passage through which air circulates; an electrical precipitator unit that is disposed in the flow passage and that includes a discharge electrode having a body unit and a corona discharge unit for corona discharge which protrudes from the body unit, and a collecting electrode disposed opposing the discharge electrode; an ozone removal unit that is disposed in the flow passage, and that is capable of removing ozone included in the circulating air, and a control unit that switches between a first mode in which air from which ozone has been removed is supplied from a downstream section of the flow passage to the outside, and a second mode in which air including ozone is supplied from the downstream section of the flow passage to the outside.

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.