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Method And System For Controlling Air Pollutants Using Air Pollution Control Tower

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200). A sucking unit (101) is configured to suck polluted air (102) from ambient air. A ducting line (146) positioned at a predetermined height and connected to a tower inlet line through an induced draft fan which is configured to collect polluted air (102) from the ducting line (146). A control unit (126) for storage and analysing the one or more sensors (142) data by comparing the one or more sensors (142) data with a predefined programmed data and generate a signal based on the detected condition. The one or more sensors (142) detect safe condition and unsafe condition. The mist eliminator (104B) receives the reacted air and through absorption, the pollution reduces and the clean air is released to atmosphere.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
29 May 2020
Publication Number
49/2021
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
kolkatapatent@Lsdavar.in
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2024-02-12
Renewal Date

Applicants

BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
REGIONAL OPERATIONS DIVISION (ROD), Plot No. 9/1, DJ Block 3rd Floor, Karunamoyee, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700091, West Bengal, Registered Office at BHEL HOUSE, SIRI FORT, NEW DELHI-110049, INDIA

Inventors

1. Sibani Shankar Mishra
Corporate R&D, BHEL, Vikasnagar, Hyderabad 500093, Telangana, India
2. Dr K Ramakrishna
Corporate R&D, BHEL, Vikasnagar, Hyderabad 500093, Telangana, India

Specification

FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present invention relates to air pollution control tower for controlling air pollution in a predetermined space such as vehicles, kitchens, rooms and polluted industrial areas etc. The invention, in particular, relates to a system and a method to reduce the air pollution at various traffic junctions where the pollution is at maximum level particulate matter such as PM2.5, PM10, Co, sox, and Nox emissions. Also, this invention treat the air pollution in effective manner by sucking and treating the air pollutants.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] Considering the day to day pollution in traffic junction due to congestion and subsequent polluted gas exhaust ( i.e. Idle engine pollutes 2-3 times more as compared to normal running engine), the below project model is helpful. In India around 70-80% people are exposed to open air during the travel time directly (scooter, vehicle, cycle, foot path etc.) and the excessive inhalation creates Lung and Bronchitis diseases such as cancer. Also the offices, Buildings, schools available nearer to the traffic junction faces unhealthier situations. When the traffic Jam, the engine starts to eject more pollutants along with unburnt particles. Also the city /road construction develops a lot of dust particles and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) which directly floats in atmosphere and inhaled by the human body.
[003] For example undesirable levels of nitrogen oxides are also sometimes encountered inside buildings and outside buildings. Thus, it is desirable to reduce or control these and other forms of pollution from the air. Further, such humidity control has generally not provided optimum humidity levels for extended periods of time over varying temperatures. Medical experience indicates, for example, that a majority of

the persons suffering from arthritis have less discomfort if they are able to remain for extended periods of time in an atmosphere with a humidity level in the range of from about 35% to about 55%.
[004] Presently there is no effective tower type pollution control system exist in India to clean all the threat measured for air pollutions in single multi operated and controlled manner with respect to the various pollution situations as per requirements. Existing prior arts such as “IN201941009550A” describes about hybrid pollution control system for foundry shops. This shows the exhausted flue gas treatment of foundry shops. In this the particulate matter decomposition method, sucking method, best operating process to suit the particular condition based environmental threats is not disclosed. Also, the process of dealing the various open floating gases is not described. Another prior art “IN201921000779A” describes about an automatic pollution sensor with multimedia system. This system comprises means for detection of pollutants data and treatments of air pollution is not disclosed. Another prior art “IN201821045610A” describes about detection and indication with alarm about the pollution. Also, another prior art “IN201811021516A” describes about clean air through distilled water and by magnetic region. However this air purification system doesn’t suit the efficiency in large scale requirement with smog-Fog and humidity. Even though operation is continuous, but does not suit the requirement.
[005] Existing prior art “US589269A1” discloses an environment monitoring system and method works systematically and continuously monitoring an environment and it is programmed to systematically collect environment data for a site. In “US3870781” air pollution control system treats the SO2 releases from Kiln as flue gas by scrubbing method with help of Limestone. In “US4676299” describes about method to prevent air pollution from the particulate and gaseous pollutants. Using the process, in the thermal power plant exhausted SO2 is treated by pebbled bed. However the above

mentioned process and method are either restrictive to specific environment and air pollutants.
[006] US3699750A titled “Air pollution control apparatus” discusses about large upright casing, with a plurality of elongated air-pervious bags extending vertically within the casing, each air bag having its lower end fixed to a partition plate in line with an opening in the latter and its upper end closed and fixed to a grid frame. Dust-laden air is caused to flow upwardly through the air bags, the dust being filtered from the air and remaining within the bags and the dust-free air passing into the casing for exhaust through a casing outlet. The grid frame is spring-supported and means are provided to vibrate the grid frame and consequently the air bags suspended from the grid frame. This vibration is performed at a time when dust-laden air is not being admitted to the casing inlet, and is for the purpose of shaking the dust particles from the interior of the air bags. The air bags are disposed in two groups with a space therebetween large enough to accommodate a person for the purpose of inspecting the condition of the air bags.
[007] US3670477A titled “Sludge retrieval apparatus for air pollution control systems” discusses about apparatus for removing pollutants from pollutant-laden water discharged from a water type dust collector device, such polluted water being pumped from a collecting tank, where the pollutants are held in solution in the water by a mixer, to a water-using device, such as a foundry sand muller, which does not require pollution-free water and which, by its nature of operation, that is, when the pollutant-laden water is passed through the sand, effects removal of pollutants from the water thus discharging the water in a cleaner state than when it entered the muller.
[008] US5606495A titled “Device for controlling air pollution” relates to Process and device are provided for controlling air pollution. The apparatus includes electrochemical, electro thermal and humidity sensors which sense the presence of

selected polluting gases and activate an electronic circuitry which controls the release of oxygen, fresh air, or perfumed air and thereby dilutes the concentration of polluting gases within a selected space.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[009] It is therefore a principal object of the present invention to reduce the air pollution at traffic junctions where the maximum pollution appears due to vehicle idle with CO, SOX, NOx emission and PM2.5 /PM10.
[0010] It is another object of the present invention to propose a system/ method to treat air pollution in most effective way to reduce the pollution impact on human beings.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present subject matter will be apparent to a person skilled in the art after consideration of the following detailed description taken into consideration with accompanying drawings in which preferred embodiments of the present subject matter are illustrated.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a method and a system for controlling air pollutants at traffic junctions using air pollution control tower.
[0013] The present disclosure relates to a method and system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower, which comprises: a sucking unit configured to suck polluted air from ambient air. A ducting line positioned at a predetermined height and connected to a tower inlet line through an

induced draft fan which is configured to collect polluted air from the ducting line. A plurality of mist eliminators configured to eliminate the dew, fog in the air and allows the polluted air to pass through. A filtration unit configured below the mist eliminator and above a centrifugal blower through which polluted air passes and the filtration unit removes the particulate matter. A dust hopper for receiving dust in the polluted air is positioned at the side part of the filtration unit and a vibrator, a flapper valve positioned at the lower part of the dust hopper are pre-set with timing arrangement for recirculation of the dust as per pre-programmed data and pass on the dust towards a silo. If the silo dust level is full which generates an indication and illuminate the red signal for proper dumping and the polluted air moves towards the axial entry of the centrifugal blower and release radially through which a one or more sensors detect the air pollutants in the polluted air. A control unit for storage and analysing the one or more sensors data by comparing the one or more sensors data with a predefined programmed data and generate a signal based on the detected condition. If the one or more sensors detect safe condition, the straight dampers of the Y-ducting line receives clean air and release to the atmosphere through a deflector and the dust hopper during which the control unit close the scrubbing line damper and opens the straight line release damper. If the one or more sensors detect unsafe condition, the control unit open the scrubbing line damper and closes the straight side dampers and allows the polluted air to flow towards a scrubbing unit and the pumping action of respective fluid is activated. Based on the input data from the one or more sensors, the scrubbing pump is activated and the fluid is mixed with the polluted air to treat air pollutants and the mist eliminator receives the reacted air and through absorption, the pollution reduces and the clean air is released to atmosphere.
[0014] In an aspect, for reducing the simultaneously nitrogen and sulfur oxides contained in oxyfuel exhaust gases, aqueous acidic solutions containing hydrogen peroxide to oxidize NOx and SO2 in HNO3 and H2SO4, forming a mixture which is reused or separated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0015] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods or structure in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0016] FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of treatment of the air pollution control tower in an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0017] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a configuration of an air pollution control tower according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0019] While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.
[0020] The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.
[0021] The present subject matter relates to a system and a method to reduce the air pollution at various traffic junctions where the pollution is at maximum level. An air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower.
[0022] FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of treatment of the air pollution control tower in an embodiment of the present invention. A method 100 of treating air pollutants using the air pollution control tower 200 (as shown in FIG.2), which comprises the steps of: Configuring a sucking unit 101 to suck polluted air 102 from ambient air. Positioning a ducting line 146 at a predetermined height and connecting to a tower inlet line through an induced draft fan which is configured to collect polluted air 102 from the ducting line 146. Configuring a plurality of mist eliminators (104A, 104B) configured to eliminate the dew, fog in the air and allows the polluted air 102 to pass through. Positioning the filtration unit 106 below a mist eliminator 104A

through which polluted air 102 passes through. Removing the particulate matter up to 2.5 micron, the particulate matter 2.5 > 95 %, particulate matter 10: 99.9%, carbon monoxide: 75- 85%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOX), 80-90% using the filtration unit 106. Fitting pulse jet 114 cleaning arrangements of filters through compressor 116 air and solenoid valve with timer. Configuring a dust hopper 108 for receiving dust in the polluted air 102 which is positioned at the side part of the filtration unit 106.The vertical compressor 116 is used to reduce the area requirements. Carrying out auto cleaning time based on predefined data, positioning a vibrator 110 at bottom side of a dust hopper 108. Positioning a flapper valve 120 at the lower part of the dust hopper 108. The flapper valve 120 opens to pass on the dusts towards a silo 124. Determining safe condition using a one or more sensors 142 and if absence of the air pollutant CO/NOx/SOx and lesser than the safe level limit, the straight dampers of the Y-ducting line 122 receives the clean air and released to atmosphere through the deflectors 132 and the dust hopper 108. If the air pollutants is beyond acceptable limits, open the scrubbing damper line and closes the straight side dampers and allows the air to flow towards a scrubbing unit 125 automatically and the pumping action of respective fluid is activated accordingly by the control unit/ controller 126. The scrubbing unit 125 operates on two stages. Based on the input data from the one or more sensors 142, the control unit/ controller 126 activate the scrubbing pump and mix with gases. The chemical reaction reduces the air pollution by absorption. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 128 solution treats nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SOx), of the polluted air 102. The water line (H2O) 130 pumps to treat carbon monoxide (CO) of air. A mist eliminator 104B receives the reacted air and reduces the pollution through absorption and release clean air to the atmosphere.
[0023] In one embodiment positioning a sump for collecting fluids at the bottom and to pass through, carrying out the cleaning sump depends on the concentration of liquid and connecting a makeup water line for maintaining the liquid level of the sump and determining rain and maximum moisture, if pollutants are less beyond the pre-

determined data, setting the air pollution control tower 200 condition to be idle. Reducing the pollution results in reduction of smog, acid rain and providing the pollution free environment.
[0024] In one embodiment the air pollution control tower 200 which reduces the amount of surface level atmospheric pollution at various traffic junctions where the pollution is maximum and the polluted air 102 is collected through the ducting line 146. The air pollutants present in the polluted air 102 is treated and later treated air (i.e) clean air is released to the atmosphere. The air pollution control tower 200 used to reduce the atmospheric pollution in traffic junctions but not restricted to urbanized and/or industrialized areas, and to capture and separate free particulate matter such as PM2.5 /PM10, pollutant gases such CO (carbon monoxide), SOX (Sulphur dioxide), NOx (Nitrogen oxides) emission and or other components mixed or chemically combined in the air. The output from the mist eliminator 104A is passed to a dew/fog water tray 112. In a preferred embodiment hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 128 solution pumps to treat the NOx and SOx. The water line (H2O) 130 pumps to treat Carbon Monoxide (CO) of Air.
[0025] In one embodiment the mist eliminator 104A receives the polluted air 102. The mist eliminators 104A are fitted above the filtration unit 106. In the mist eliminator 104A the water droplets falls down based on the suitable arrangements. In a preferred embodiment the filtration unit 106 is a filter, pleated filter, filtration chamber, to remove the particulate matter. In a preferred embodiment the polluted air 102 mixes with gas and turns into reacted air which passes towards upward through into the mist eliminator (104B) and through wide absorption, the pollution reduces and clean air is released to atmosphere through the dust hopper 108 as shown in FIG.1. Due to gravity, dusts falls down. A vibrator 110, a flapper valve 120 positioned at the lower part of the dust hopper 108. The vibrator 110 and the flapper valve 120 are pre-set with timing arrangement to pass on the dusts towards a silo 124 for recirculation as per pre-

programmed data. Based on the dust level, in the silo 124 an indication is provided. Once silo 124 is full, a glow along with the red signal is illuminated for proper dumping. The centrifugal blower 118 is fitted above the filtration unit 106 (as shown in FIG.1). In a preferred embodiment the polluted air 102 are suck in due to vacuum effect created by the centrifugal blower 118 against the filtration unit 106 around the side at the height of 2 to 3.5 meter level from bottom.
[0026] In one embodiment the air pollution control tower 200 detect the presence of air pollution data such as PM2.5, PM10, NOx, SOX, CO, humidity and moisture present in atmosphere/environment. The air pollution control tower 200 analyze the one or more sensor data 142 with the predefined programmed data with respect to safe acceptable limit and accordingly provide the signal to the respective device/instruments to operate. The negative pressure created around the air pollution control tower 200 treat the air around it in a continuous process by decreasing the concentration level. Using the air pollution control tower 200 pollutants released from vehicles during idle time at traffic junction at various distance along the road is effectively reduces.
[0027] In a preferred embodiment to create the pollution free environment, the ducting line 146 fitted at the height of 1.5 meter height along the road side of divider line. The ducting line 146 connected to the tower inlet line. The surrounded less polluted air 102 is absorbed by the natural flow activity which results in less pollutant inhalation. The ducting line 146 pipe line is connected to the tower inlet line, through an additional ID (Induced Draft) fan for maximum collection of gas pollutants from the road side. The filtration unit 106 receives the polluted air 102. In a preferred embodiment the filtration unit 106 is a pleated filters which removes the particulate matter up to 2.5 micron. The filtration unit 106 provides maximum air to cloth ratio within small area. In a preferred embodiment pulse jet 114 cleaning arrangements of filters 106 are fitted through compressor 116 air and solenoid valve with timer arrangements. The pulse

cleaning duration is set as maximum and pressure, volume requirements is set as lower which increase the effectiveness. The vertical compressor 116 is used with respect to reduce the area requirements as shown in FIG.2.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment a dust bin with level sensor 142 is used detect the pollutants present in the air. If the one or more sensor 142 detect that the air has no other pollutants (i.e). absence of CO/NOx/SOx or its presence are lesser than the safe level limit), then the air pass through the straight dampers of the Y-ducting line 122 and the clean air is released to atmosphere through deflectors 132 and the dust hopper 108. During this condition, a control unit/ controller 126 close the scrubbing line damper and opens the straight line release damper. If the one or more sensors 142 detect air having polluted gasses which are beyond acceptable limits, the control unit/ the controller 126 open the scrubbing damper line and closes the straight side dampers and allows the air to flow towards scrubbing unit 125 automatically and the pumping action of respective fluid is activated accordingly. In one embodiment based on silo 120 dust level, the indication is provided. Once silo is full, the red signal is illuminated for proper dumping. The air moves towards the axial entry of the centrifugal blower 118 and the air is released radially.
[0029] In one embodiment the scrubbing unit 125 consist of two stages of scrubbing to increase the efficiency. In a preferred embodiment the scrubbing unit 125 is a double stage wet scrubber. Based on the input data from the level sensor 142, the respective scrubbing pump is activated to mix with gases and the reaction reduces air pollution by absorption. A pump 150 allows the fluid to pass through which is used to treat the polluted air 102. Based on the control unit 126 output, Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 128 solution pumps to treat the NOx and SOx. The water line (H2O) 130 pumps to treat carbon monoxide (CO) of Air. Then the reacted air passes towards up through the mist eliminator 104B and using the absorption process, pollution reduces and clean air is released to atmosphere.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a configuration of an air pollution control tower 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using air pollution control tower 200 is described. A sucking unit 101 configured to suck polluted air 102 from ambient air. A plurality of mist eliminators (104A, 104B) is configured to eliminate the dew, fog in the ambient air and allows reacted air to pass through. A filtration unit 106 is configured below the mist eliminator 104A and above a centrifugal blower 118 through which polluted air 102 passes and the filtration unit 106 removes the particulate matter up to 2.5 micron, the particulate matter 2.5 > 95 %, particulate matter 10: 99.9%, carbon monoxide: 75-85%, nitrogen oxide NOx and sulfur oxides SOX,80-90%. A solar panel 138 mounted in a tapered platform 144 positioned around a control tower to restrict the immediate flow of treated air towards re-entry to the filtration unit 106 from the upper layer release, the solar panels 138 generates electricity. A dust hopper 108 for receiving dust in the polluted air 102 which is positioned at the side part of the filtration unit 106 and a vibrator 110, a flapper valve 120 positioned at the lower part of the dust hopper 108 are pre-set with timing arrangement for recirculation of the dust as per pre¬programmed data and pass on the dust towards a silo. If the silo 124 dust level is full which generates an indication and illuminate the red signal for proper dumping and the air moves towards the axial entry of the centrifugal blower 118 and release radially through which the one or more sensors 142 detect the air pollutants.
[0031] In one embodiment the bottom collected fluids are passed to the sumps. Based on the concentration of liquid the cleaning of sumps is set. A makeup water line is connected to maintain the liquid level of the sump. In a preferred embodiment if there is rain or maximum moisture is identified beyond the designed data, then air pollution control tower 200 is set as idle. The watered droplet increase the stickiness property of particulate matter on the filtration unit 106. To reduce the cleaning operation, pulse jet 114 cleaning arrangements are pre-set. In case if pollutants are less, the air pollution

control tower 200 is programed in such a manner to be in idle condition. For example -during night time.
[0032] In one embodiment the air pollution control tower 200 reduces the pollution which result in reduction of smog and acid rain and provide pollution free environment. In the air pollution control tower 200, a tapered platform 144 is configured around the tower as shown in FIG.2 to restrict the immediate flow of treated air towards re-entry to the filtration unit 106, from the upper layer release. Also tapered platform 144 is fitted with solar panels 138 for optimum utilization and electricity generation to use in the air pollution control tower 200.
[0033] In one embodiment the control unit/ controller 126 support structure holds a memory unit, such as a central processing unit or microprocessor having permanent memory for storing instructions for the operation and control of the air quality. The central processing unit or microprocessor may also contain working memory. The central processing unit or microprocessor allows for the air quality to provide and utilize active and predictive control functions that help reduce electricity usage and increase the level of air quality. Inputs from the one or more sensors 142 is accepted by the central processing unit or microprocessor.The control unit 126 using the central processing unit or microprocessor receives the one or more sensors 142 data and comparing the one or more sensors 142 data with a predefined programmed data and generate an output based on the detected condition.
[0034] In one embodiment to reduce the floating pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10 by suitable collection and dumping in the air pollution control tower 200. To reduce smog generation and acid rains inside the air pollution control tower 200 the below reaction is effected:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) conversion into CO2 i.e. (CO+H2O —► CO2+H2)

[0035] Effective reduction of SOx & NOx by suitable reactions. S02 + H202 → H2S04 3 HN02 + H202→ HN03 + H20
[0036] In one embodiment for reducing the simultaneously nitrogen and sulfur oxides contained in oxyfuel exhaust gases, aqueous acidic solutions containing hydrogen peroxide to oxidize NOx and SO2 in HNO3 and H2SO4, forming a mixture which is be reused or separated.
[0037] In one embodiment the treatment of the air pollution control tower 200 consists of a liquid tank 148, a drain valve 152, a hood 136 and the flapper valve 120 with piston. The polluted air 102 is sucked in and passes through the pleated filter 106. The clean air comes out after PM removal 134.
[0038] Referring to FIG. 2 the double stage wet scrubber 125 provide contact between the deflector 132 to separate the liquids and air, and to pump the liquids. The double stage wet scrubber 125 operates hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 128 solution pumps to treat the NOx and Sox and the water line (H2O) 130 pumps to treat Carbon Monoxide (CO) of Air. In a preferred embodiment the double stage wet scrubber 125 is supplied with a liquid absorbent solution, wash water, atmospheric air, and electrical power. Electrical power is derived from the solar panels 138 for proper utilization. The advantage of the air pollution control tower 200 that it operates at atmospheric pressure, it is gravity independent and it provides a simple, rugged device.
[0039] In one embodiment the control unit 126 controls the double stage wet scrubber 125 and H2O2 128, water 130 solution/ fluid pumping. In a preferred embodiment scrubbing and separation occur as a separate operation. Liquid absorbent solution may be circulated through the pump 150. The air is washed, cooled and humidity

condensed. Based on the input data from the one or more sensors 142, the respective scrubbing pump is activated and chemical reaction reduces the air pollution by absorbing the air pollutants.
[0040] In one embodiment by reducing the pollution which results in reduction of smog, acid rain and provide the pollution free environment. A means of arrangement consisting of a storage manifold to store and a pulse jet 114 for cleaning operation. The pulse jet 114 cleaning arrangements are configured in the filtration unit 106 and a solenoid valve with timer arrangements is pre-set. In a preferred embodiment the one or more sensors 142 is a level sensor to detect particulate matter - PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen oxide NOx, sulfur oxides SOX, CO carbon monoxide, humidity and moisture. The filtration unit 106 removes the particulate matter (PM) up to 2.5 Micron, the particulate matter 2.5 > 95 %, particulate matter 10: 99.9%, carbon monoxide: 75-85%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOX), 80-90%.
[0041] In one embodiment the air pollution control tower 200 is an air pollution control system which operates based on the condition and pollutants presence with suitable ducting line 146 opening. Using the air pollution control tower 200 massive pollutants from ambient air is sucked due to vacuum effect and pollution free air is released after treatment. The air pollution control tower 200 cleans large volume air in a single base operation by dealing the vehicle exhaust pollution along with atmosphere air pollution. In a preferred embodiment the air pollution control tower 200 is vertical mounted auto treatment system with greater efficiency for pollution reduction. The air pollution control tower 200 uses low volume and low capacity compressor air.The air pollution control tower 200 consumes less area with better cleaning effect by maintaining proper air to cloth ratio in the filtration unit 106 and auto filter’s cleaning system by reverse air pulsing.

[0042] In one embodiment immediate sucking of the released pollutants from vehicles during idle time/halting at traffic junction at various distance from the tower along the road side is sucked using the air pollution control tower 200. The air pollution control tower 200 reduces the immediate recirculation of treated / fresh air entry by using the tapered platform 144.
[0043] In one embodiment the air pollution control tower 200 is used for controlling air pollution in a predetermined space such as vehicles, kitchens, rooms and polluted industrial areas etc. The air pollution control tower 200 reduce the air pollution at various traffic junctions where the pollution is at maximum level particulate matter such as PM2.5, PM10, CO, SOx, and NOx emissions. Also, the air pollution control tower 200 treat the air pollution in effective manner by sucking and treating the air pollutants.
[0044] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.

[0045] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope. The present invention will now be described more specifically with reference to the following specification.
[0046] It should be noted that the description and figures merely illustrate the principles of the present subject matter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present subject matter. It should also be appreciated by those skilled in the art that by devising various arrangements that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope. Furthermore, all examples recited herein are principally intended expressly to be for pedagogical purposes to aid the reader in understanding the principles of the present subject matter and the concepts contributed by the inventor(s) to furthering the art and are to be construed as being without limitation to such specifically recited examples and conditions. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the present subject matter, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures.
[0047] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to package features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter.

Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/device of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.
[0048] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system

having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”
[0049] It will be further appreciated that functions or structures of a plurality of components or steps may be combined into a single component or step, or the functions or structures of one-step or component may be split among plural steps or components. The present invention contemplates all of these combinations. Unless stated otherwise, dimensions and geometries of the various structures depicted herein are not intended to be restrictive of the invention, and other dimensions or geometries are possible. In addition, while a feature of the present invention may have been described in the context of only one of the illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of other embodiments, for any given application. It will also be appreciated from the above that the fabrication of the unique structures herein and the operation thereof also constitute methods in accordance with the present invention. The present invention also encompasses intermediate and end products resulting from the practice of the methods herein. The use of “comprising” or “including” also contemplates embodiments that “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the recited feature.

[0050] Although embodiments for the present subject matter have been described in language specific to structural features, it is to be understood that the present subject matter is not necessarily limited to the specific features described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as embodiments for the present subject matter. Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system/component of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the scope of the present subject matter.

WE CLAIM:
1. An air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200), comprising:
a sucking unit (101) configured to suck the polluted air (102) from ambient air; a ducting line (146) positioned at a predetermined height and connected to a tower inlet line through an induced draft fan which is configured to collect the polluted air (102) from the ducting line (146);
a plurality of mist eliminators (104A, 104B) configured to eliminate the dew, fog in the air and allows the polluted air (102) to pass through;
a filtration unit (106) configured below the mist eliminator (104A) and above a centrifugal blower (118) through which polluted air (102) passes and the filtration unit (106) removes the particulate matter;
a dust hopper (108) for receiving dust in the polluted air (102) which is positioned at the side part of the filtration unit (106) and a vibrator (110), a flapper valve (120) positioned at the lower part of the dust hopper (108) are pre-set with timing arrangement for recirculation of the dust as per pre-programmed data and pass on the dust towards a silo (124); wherein
if the silo (124) dust level is full which generates an indication and illuminate the red signal for proper dumping and the polluted air (102) moves towards the axial entry of the centrifugal blower (118) and release radially through which a one or more sensors (142) detect the air pollutants in the polluted air (102);
a control unit (126) for storage and analysing the one or more sensors (142) data by comparing the one or more sensors (142) data with a predefined programmed data and generate a signal based on the detected condition;
if the one or more sensors (142) detect safe condition, the straight dampers of the Y-ducting line (122) receives clean air and release to the atmosphere through a

deflector (132) and the dust hopper (108) during which the control unit (126) close the scrubbing line damper and opens the straight line release damper; wherein, if the one or more sensors (142) detect unsafe condition, the control unit (126) open the scrubbing line damper and closes the straight side dampers and allows the polluted air (102) to flow towards a scrubbing unit (125) and the pumping action of respective fluid is activated; wherein based on the input data from the one or more sensors (142), the scrubbing pump is activated and the fluid is mixed with the polluted air (102) to treat air pollutants; and
the mist eliminator (104B) receives the reacted air and through absorption, the pollution reduces and the clean air is released to atmosphere.
2. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a sump is configured at the bottom to collect fluids to pass through, and based on the concentration of liquid the cleaning of the sump is carried out and a makeup water line is connected to maintain the liquid level of the sump.
3. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the particulate matter (PM) up to 2.5 micron, the particulate matter 2.5 > 95 %, particulate matter 10: 99.9%, carbon monoxide: 75- 85%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur oxides (SOX), 80-90%.
4. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the scrubbing unit (125) operates on two stages of scrubbing.
5. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein by

reducing the pollution which results in reduction of smog, acid rain and provide the pollution free environment.
6. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein if rain and maximum moisture identified are beyond the pre-determined data and lesser pollutants are identified, the condition of the air pollution control system is set to be idle.
7. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a means of arrangement consisting of a storage manifold and a pulse jet (114).
8. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (142) is a level sensor to detect humidity and moisture.
9. The air pollution control system for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pulse cleaning duration is set as maximum and pressure, volume requirements are set as lower to increase the effectiveness.
10. A method (100) for controlling air pollutants in a traffic junction using an air pollution control tower (200), the method (100) comprising:
configuring a sucking unit (101) to suck polluted air (102) from ambient air; positioning a ducting line (146) at a predetermined height and connecting to a tower inlet line through an induced draft fan which is configured to collect polluted air (102) from the ducting line (146);

configuring a plurality of mist eliminators (104A, 104B) to eliminate the dew, fog in the air and allows the polluted air (102) to pass through;
configuring a filtration unit (106) below the mist eliminator (104A) and above a centrifugal blower (118) through which polluted air (102) passes and the filtration unit (106) removes the particulate matter;
configuring a dust hopper (108) to receive dust in the polluted air (102) and positioning at the side part of the filtration unit (106) and positioning a vibrator (110), a flapper valve (120) at the lower part of the dust hopper (108) are pre-set with timing arrangement for recirculation of the dust as per pre-programmed data and pass on the dust towards a silo (124); wherein
generating an indication if the silo (124) dust level is full and illuminating the red signal for proper dumping and the polluted air (102) moves towards the axial entry of the centrifugal blower (118) and release radially through which a one or more sensors (142) detect the air pollutants in the polluted air (102);
configuring a control unit (126) for storage and analysing the one or more sensors (142) data by comparing the one or more sensors (142) data with a predefined programmed data and generate a signal based on the detected condition;
if the one or more sensors (142) detect safe condition, the straight dampers of the Y-ducting line (122) receives clean air and release to the atmosphere through a deflector (132) and the dust hopper (108) during which the control unit (126) close the scrubbing line damper and opens the straight line release damper; wherein,
if the one or more sensors (142) detect unsafe condition, the control unit (126) open the scrubbing line damper and closes the straight side dampers and allows the polluted air (102) to flow towards a scrubbing unit (125) and the pumping action of respective fluid is activated; wherein based on the input data from the one or more sensors (142), activating the scrubbing pump and mixing the fluid with the polluted air (102) to treat air pollutants; and
configuring a mist eliminator (104B) to receive the reacted air and through absorption, reducing pollution and releasing the clean air to atmosphere.

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 202031022637-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
2 202031022637-POWER OF AUTHORITY [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
3 202031022637-FORM 1 [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
4 202031022637-FIGURE OF ABSTRACT [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
5 202031022637-DRAWINGS [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
6 202031022637-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
7 202031022637-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29
8 202031022637-FORM 18 [02-09-2020(online)].pdf 2020-09-02
9 202031022637-Proof of Right [16-09-2020(online)].pdf 2020-09-16
10 202031022637-FER.pdf 2021-12-13
11 202031022637-FER_SER_REPLY [31-05-2022(online)].pdf 2022-05-31
12 202031022637-DRAWING [31-05-2022(online)].pdf 2022-05-31
13 202031022637-CLAIMS [31-05-2022(online)].pdf 2022-05-31
14 202031022637-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-22-12-2023).pdf 2023-11-29
15 202031022637-Correspondence to notify the Controller [19-12-2023(online)].pdf 2023-12-19
16 202031022637-Written submissions and relevant documents [03-01-2024(online)].pdf 2024-01-03
17 202031022637-PatentCertificate12-02-2024.pdf 2024-02-12
18 202031022637-IntimationOfGrant12-02-2024.pdf 2024-02-12
18 202031022637-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [29-05-2020(online)].pdf 2020-05-29

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