18274501. PHOTOREACTOR ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V.)
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PHOTOREACTOR ASSEMBLY
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Inventor(s)
ANNA WILHELMINA MARIA De Best of VELDHOVEN (NL)
NORBERTUS ANTONIUS MARIA Sweegers of LIEROP (NL)
REMY CYRILLE Broersma of EINDHOVEN (NL)
PHOTOREACTOR ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18274501 titled 'PHOTOREACTOR ASSEMBLY
The invention provides a photoreactor assembly comprising a reactor and a light source arrangement: wherein: the light source arrangement comprises a plurality of light sources configured to generate light source radiation selected from one or more of UV radiation, visible radiation, and IR radiation, wherein each light source comprises a light emitting surface: the reactor is configured for hosting a fluid to be treated with the light source radiation, wherein the reactor comprises one or more reactor walls, wherein at least one of the one or more reactor walls defines wall cavities and is configured in a radiation receiving relationship with the plurality of light sources; wherein the at least one of the one or more reactor walls is transmissive for the light source radiation; wherein one or more of the light sources are at least partly configured in the wall cavities whereby the light emitting surfaces are within the wall cavities and the at least one of the one or more reactor walls at least partly encloses the light emitting surfaces.
- The invention is a photoreactor assembly that combines a reactor and a light source arrangement to treat fluids with UV, visible, or IR radiation.
- The light source arrangement includes multiple light sources with light emitting surfaces for generating the required radiation.
- The reactor has walls that define wall cavities where some light sources are located, allowing the light emitting surfaces to be enclosed within the reactor walls.
- This design ensures efficient treatment of fluids by exposing them to the desired light source radiation.
- The transmissive reactor walls enable the passage of light source radiation for effective treatment of the fluid.
Potential Applications: - Water treatment processes - Air purification systems - Chemical synthesis reactions - Photocatalysis applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient treatment of fluids with specific types of radiation - Enclosed light sources for improved radiation exposure - Versatile system for various applications requiring photoreaction processes
Benefits: - Enhanced treatment efficiency - Versatility in treating different types of fluids - Enclosed light sources for safety and effectiveness
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Photoreactor Assembly for Advanced Fluid Treatment Processes This technology can be used in industries such as water treatment, pharmaceuticals, and environmental engineering for efficient fluid treatment processes. The market implications include improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and versatility in various applications.
Questions about Photoreactor Assembly: 1. How does the design of the reactor walls contribute to the efficiency of fluid treatment processes? 2. What are the potential industrial applications of this photoreactor assembly technology?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring new ways to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of photoreactor assemblies for various applications. Stay updated on the latest advancements in fluid treatment processes using this innovative technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
The invention provides a photoreactor assembly () comprising a reactor () and a light source arrangement (): wherein: the light source arrangement () comprises a plurality of light sources () configured to generate light source radiation () selected from one or more of UV radiation, visible radiation, and IR radiation, wherein each light source () comprises a light emitting surface (): the reactor () is configured for hosting a fluid () to be treated with the light source radiation (), wherein the reactor () comprises one or more reactor walls (), wherein at least one of the one or more reactor walls () defines wall cavities () and is configured in a radiation receiving relationship with the plurality of light sources (); wherein the at least one of the one or more reactor walls () is transmissive for the light source radiation (); wherein one or more of the light sources () are at least partly configured in the wall cavities () whereby the light emitting surfaces () are within the wall cavities () and the at least one of the one or more reactor walls () at least partly encloses the light emitting surfaces ().
