Glenn W Hinds

US Patent:

20050241484, Nov 3, 2005

Filed:

Jun 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/514671

Inventors:

Glenn Hinds - Leander TX, US

International Classification:

B01D047/00

US Classification:

096236000

Abstract:

An air filtration system comprising: a tunnel; a bank of fans at the front which move air through the tunnel; a washing station for washing the air with droplets of hot water, cold water or both within the tunnel; a water precipitator for separating the water droplets from the air moving through the tunnel at the rear. A collection pond, water overflow weir and pond adjacent the rear of the tunnel allow for separation of pollutants from the water. The pollutants are periodically removed while the water is filtered, purified and water recirculated for re-use at the washing station; and a sediment removal device. This invention may further include a laser plasma component for incinerating particulates; an electromagnetic component for removing magnetic particles; and an acoustic energy device for further atomizing the water droplets.