AIR PURIFIER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

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AIR PURIFIER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18229801 titled 'AIR PURIFIER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

The abstract describes an air purifier with a tubular reactor containing a first electrode unit, a second electrode unit, a power source unit generating plasma between the electrodes, a support with through-holes, and a catalyst coated on the support surface.

Tubular air purifier design with plasma generation for purification.
First and second electrode units with a power source for plasma generation.
Support structure with through-holes for catalyst application.
Catalyst coated on the support surface for enhanced air purification.
Innovative design for efficient and effective air purification.

Potential Applications: - Indoor air purification in homes, offices, and industrial settings. - Improving air quality in hospitals, laboratories, and clean rooms. - Removing pollutants and odors from indoor environments.

Problems Solved: - Addressing indoor air pollution and improving overall air quality. - Eliminating harmful particles and contaminants from the air. - Providing a more efficient and effective air purification solution.

Benefits: - Cleaner and healthier indoor air quality. - Reduction of allergens, pollutants, and odors. - Enhanced overall well-being and comfort in indoor spaces.

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Tubular Air Purifier for Indoor Environments" This technology can be used in HVAC systems, air purifier units, and filtration systems for commercial, residential, and industrial applications. The market implications include increased demand for air purification solutions in various sectors.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to air purification technologies, plasma generation for air purification, and catalyst-coated support structures for air purification systems.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually studying the effectiveness of plasma-based air purification systems, the impact of catalyst coatings on air quality, and the development of more advanced and efficient air purification technologies.

Questions about Tubular Air Purifiers: 1. How does the plasma generation in the tubular air purifier contribute to air purification? Plasma generation in the tubular air purifier creates reactive species that can effectively break down pollutants and contaminants in the air, leading to cleaner indoor environments.

2. What are the advantages of using a catalyst-coated support structure in an air purifier? A catalyst-coated support structure enhances the efficiency of air purification by promoting chemical reactions that help in the breakdown of pollutants, resulting in improved air quality.

Original Abstract Submitted

An air purifier includes a reactor in a tubular shape defining a hollow region extending in a first direction, a first electrode unit extending in the first direction and arranged in the hollow region, a second electrode unit arranged to surround the first electrode unit and separated from the first electrode unit with a certain space therebetween, a power source unit which applies a certain voltage between the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit to generate plasma between the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit, a support arranged between the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit, where a plurality of through-holes extending in the first direction is defined through the support, and a catalyst coated on a surface of the support defining the plurality of through-holes.