Claims:I claim:

1. An apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus comprises:
An input (101) through which the emission gases enter the apparatus;
a plurality of Ultra-Violet C (UVC) tubes (102) positioned inside the apparatus (100); and
a spraying mechanism, inside the apparatus, to spray hydrogen peroxide vapour (104) onto the gases inside the apparatus, wherein the sprayed hydrogen peroxide vapour comes in contact with UVC light, emitted through UVC tubes (102), to decompose into two hydroxyl molecules, which react with Carbon dioxide to convert into a Carbonate;
an output (103) to exit the carbonates from the apparatus.
2. The apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input gases include flue gases such as Carbon dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen and Sulphuric Oxides.

3. The apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of Ultra-Violet C (UVC) tubes (102) use quartz technology and emits UVC light that irradiates the gases and the sprinkled Hydrogen Peroxide.

4. The apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus includes a storage box to store hydrogen peroxide vapours.

5. The apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates as claimed in claim 1, wherein the Carbonates that exit the apparatus are used as intermediaries for industrial processes.

6. The apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates as claimed in claim 1, wherein the apparatus is mounted onto exhausts and chimneys of industries/emission points.

7. A method for converting Carbon dioxide from flue gases into Carbonates, wherein the method comprises the steps of,
inputting the flue gases into a conversion chamber;
introducing Hydrogen Peroxide vapours to mix with the flue gases;
irradiating the Hydrogen Peroxide vapours and the flue gas mixture with Ultra Violet C lights; and
extracting, from an output, the Carbon dioxide that has converted into Carbonate.

Date: 29/12/2020

, Description:AN APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING CARBON-DI-OXIDE INTO CARBONATES
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to an emission reduction technology, and more particularly to an apparatus for converting the Carbon-di Oxide and other gases emitted into Carbonates by exposing it to Ultra Violet C light and Hydrogen Peroxide vapour.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] During power generation and manufacturing activities, large quantities of carbon-di-oxide, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen and Sulphuric oxides are generated. The general practice is to allow these gases into the atmosphere without treatment. Carbon-di-oxide is one of the major green house gas emitted by industries and vehicles alike. Carbon dioxide is naturally released into the atmosphere when carbonates dissolve in acids and water. Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to form Carbonic acid and also contributes to acidification.
[0004] In our environment the green house gases such as water vapour,methane ,carbon dioxide ,nitrous oxide and ozone out of this 81% is carbon dioxide, 10% by methane and 7% by nitrous oxide. According to global green house emission data major sources of green house gases are Electricity and heat production Industry, Agriculture, forestry and other land uses, Transportation, Buildings, Other energy generation methods.
[0005] In the majority of the industries, no emission control or emission reduction measures are applied. Industries in general only comply with emission standards and do not invest in reducing emissions. The present invention addresses this problem by providing an incentive to industries for reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
[0006] The patent No CN101970084B, discloses apparatus and methods for conversion of Carbon dioxide into Carbonates from an aqueous solution. Apparatuses and methods for removing carbon dioxide and other pollutants from a gas stream are provided. The methods include obtaining hydroxide in an aqueous mixture, and mixing the hydroxide with the gas stream to produce carbonate and/or bicarbonate. Some of the apparatuses of the present invention comprise an electrolysis chamber for providing hydroxide and mixing equipment for mixing the hydroxide with a gas stream including carbon dioxide to form an admixture including carbonate and/or bicarbonate.
[0007] However, there is a need to have a solution that provides for converting the carbon dioxide into carbonates directly at the source of carbon dioxide. Various pollution control methods are available in the art and for vehicles. However, in this present scenario technology to reduce the emission of green house gases from such sources are non-existent. There is a need for a simple and cost effective solution that permits reduction of emissions while also providing an incentive for reducing emission. The present invention can help in combating the devastating effects of green house gases by reducing the emission of such gases at source.
[0008] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0009] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0010] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an apparatus for reducing concentration of carbon dioxide in the surface areas and surroundings.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide an efficient and affordable apparatus/device that can be configured for all kinds of points where carbon dioxide is emitted to covert it into carbonates.
[0013] It is another object of the present invention to provide carbonates that can be used as an intermediary in industrial processes.
SUMMARY
[0014] The present invention pertains to emission reduction technology, and more particularly to an apparatus for converting the Carbon-di Oxide and other gases emitted into Carbonates by exposing it to Ultra Violet C light and Hydrogen Peroxide vapour. The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for converting the Carbon-di Oxide and other gases emitted into Carbonates by exposing it to Ultra Violet C light and Hydrogen Peroxide vapour.
[0015] In an aspect of the present disclosure, the gases introduced in a chamber with Hydrogen Peroxide vapor that is exposed to a high output Ultra Violet light. The Hydrogen Peroxide molecule is broken down into hydroxyl molecules when it comes into contact with the Ultra-violet C light. This activated Hydroxyl reacts with the Carbon dioxide present in the gases to convert it into a Carbonate.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention discloses an apparatus for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus comprises: an input through which the emission gases enter the apparatus; a plurality of Ultra-Violet C (UVC) tubes positioned inside the apparatus; and a spraying mechanism, inside the apparatus, to spray hydrogen peroxide vapour onto the gases inside the apparatus, wherein the sprayed hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with UVC light, emitted through UVC tubes, to decompose into two hydroxyl molecules, which react with Carbon dioxide to convert into a Carbonate; an output to exit the carbonates from the apparatus.
[0017] The present invention discloses an apparatus converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus comprises: an input through which the emission gases enter the apparatus. The apparatus consists of a conversion chamber with a one or more UV-C light source to radiate the UV- C light on the gas mixed with Hydrogen Peroxide vapor that is in the form of an aerosol in the surroundings. There may be provided a control panel to control the operation of the Hydrogen Peroxide spray mechanism and to control the activation and deactivation of the UV-C light source.
[0018] In an aspect of the present invention, A method for converting Carbon dioxide from flue gases into Carbonates, wherein the method comprises the steps of, inputting the flue gases into a conversion chamber; introducing Hydrogen Peroxide vapours to mix with the flue gases; irradiating the Hydrogen Peroxide vapours and the flue gas mixture with Ultra Violet C light; extracting, from an output, the Carbon dioxide that has converted into Carbonate.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the input gases include flue gases such as Carbon dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen and Sulphuric Oxides.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the plurality of Ultra-Violet C (UVC) tubes (102) use quartz technology and emits UVC light that irradiates the gases and the sprinkled Hydrogen Peroxide.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus includes a storage box to store hydrogen peroxide. In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the Carbonates that exit the apparatus are used for industrial processes.
[0022] One should appreciate that although the present disclosure has been explained with respect to a defined set of functional modules, any other module or set of modules can be added/deleted/modified/combined and any such changes in architecture/construction of the proposed system are completely within the scope of the present disclosure. Each module can also be fragmented into one or more functional sub-modules, all of which also completely within the scope of the present disclosure.
[0023] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0025] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary apparatus for converting Carbon di oxide into Carbonates in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 2, in an embodiment of the present invention, is an exemplary illustration of the process of conversion of carbon dioxide into carbonates.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a surface disinfecting/ air purifying system that makes of Ultra Violet C rays to cause decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide vapour the water to release a hydroxyl molecule, thereby causing a reaction to convert the available Carbon dioxide into Carbonate.
[0028] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0030] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0031] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0032] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0033] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention discloses an apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus comprises: an input (101) through which the emission gases enter the apparatus; a plurality of Ultra-Violet C (UVC) tubes (102) positioned inside the apparatus (100); and a spraying mechanism, inside the apparatus, to spray hydrogen peroxide (104) onto the gases inside the apparatus, wherein the sprayed hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with UVC light, emitted through UVC tubes (102), to decompose into two hydroxyl molecules, which react with Carbon dioxide to convert into a Carbonate; an output (103) to exit the carbonates from the apparatus.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the input gases include flue gases such as Carbon dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen and Sulphuric Oxides.
[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the plurality of Ultra-Violet C (UVC) tubes (102) use quartz technology and emits UVC light that irradiates the gases and the sprinkled Hydrogen Peroxide.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus includes a storage box to store hydrogen peroxide. In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the Carbonates that exit the apparatus are used for industrial processes.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary implementation of the conversion apparatus (100). As illustrated in figure 1, the apparatus (100) primarily comprises of a plurality of UV tubes (102). A sprinkler positioned at the top of a platform or at the bottom for spraying of Hydrogen Peroxide (104) in vapour form. The apparatus can be calibrated with a control switch for automatic switching on and off of the UV tubes and sprinkling/spraying of the Hydrogen Peroxide vapour. The UV tubes irradiate the Hydrogen Peroxide vapour and convert it into Hydroxyl ions. These Hydroxyl ions react with the Carbon dioxide present in the gas to form Carbonates. The converted Carbonates are eliminated through the output (103).
[0039] For instance, the system will be calibrated to function differently for a factory exhaust and a furnace outlet. A micro-controller may be installed that directs a control switch to spray Hydrogen Peroxide vapour as an aerosol. Said Hydrogen Peroxide may be sprayed from the top, and is stored in the Hydrogen Peroxide storage box as vapour, that is installed in conjunction with the apparatus. Any other undesirable dust particles present when exposed to the UV light will also break down as UV light causes the bonds between molecules to break by virtue of the high energy thereby breaking the molecules down into smaller particles that will be harmless.
[0040] Figure 2 is an illustration of the sequence of events in the conversion of Carbon dioxide into Carbonates as per the present invention.
[0041] Hydrogen Peroxide is a chemical compound from the family of Peroxides. It has the chemical formula H2O2. Hydrogen Peroxide has the property of decomposing when exposed to UV-C waves, Ultra-violet rays.
2H2O2 ? 2 molecules of Hydroxyl
The above equation shows the decomposition of a Hydrogen Peroxide molecule into 2 molecules of Hydroxyl.
HO + CO2 ? HCO3
The Hydroxyl molecules react with the Carbon dioxide present in the input gases reacts with the Hydroxyl molecules converting into a Carbonate.
[0042] The current disclosure proposes to use this property of Hydrogen Peroxide to make available Hydroxyl molecules to the Carbon based gases present in the exhaust gases that are input into the apparats. Hydrogen Peroxide is added into the apparatus chamber through sprays or sprinkled and while it is present in the air in aerosol form, it is then exposed to UV light. On exposure to the UV light, the Hydrogen peroxide molecule decomposes into a water molecule and an activated Oxygen atom. This activated Hydroxyl molecule oxidizes any existing Carbon dioxide molecules.
[0043] The quantity and duration of Hydrogen Peroxide to be sprayed is determined based on the input quantity of gas. The inputs can be based on inputs from sensor, to kick start the conversion process. The process can be automated with the help of fixated timings for spraying/sprinkling and switching on and off of the lights at the required times. The quantity of Hydrogen Peroxide to be added is pre-determined. The required amount of Hydrogen Peroxide is sprayed/sprinkled into the surrounding and then the UV-C lights are switched on.
[0044] Ultra violet light is in the spectrum of electromagnetic waves that contain high energy. In addition, any dust particles or extraneous particles present along with the flue gasses, when exposed to the UV-C light, disintegrate because of breaking of their bonds causing them to dissolute/disintegrate.
[0045] The apparatus presented in the current invention is aimed at using these two above discussed techniques to obtain conversion of Carbon dioxide into a Carbonate.
[0046] The duration for which the UV light is switched on depends on the amount of Hydrogen Peroxide vapour sprayed and the carbon dioxide quantity. In an embodiment, the UV light is switched on continuously at repeated intervals with the help of a control switch depending on the inputs from a microcontroller. In an embodiment, a timer that automatically switches off the UV light after the required duration may be used.
[0047] In an embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus (100) for converting Carbon dioxide into Carbonates, wherein the apparatus is mounted onto exhausts and chimneys of industries.
[0048] In an aspect of the present invention, A method for converting Carbon dioxide from flue gases into Carbonates, wherein the method comprises the steps of, inputting the flue gases into a conversion chamber; introducing Hydrogen Peroxide vapours to mix with the flue gases; irradiating the Hydrogen Peroxide vapours and the flue gas mixture with Ultra Violet C light; extracting, from an output, the Carbon dioxide that has converted into Carbonate.
[0049] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

Date: 29/12/2020

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