WO2022014110A1 - 空気浄化装置及び空気調和装置 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to an air purification device and an air conditioner.
- HEPA filters are not normally used in air conditioners, and medium-performance filters or compact electrostatic filters are installed as dust removers for collecting particles.
- air conditioning is performed while recirculating the indoor air under environmental conditions where there are few fine particulate matter such as PM2.5, the environmental conditions are satisfied by the above configuration.
- Patent Document 1 by providing an ozone / ion generator that generates ozone and ion wind by electric discharge in the main body of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the inside of the main body is purified and sterilized by diffusion of ozone.
- the technology aimed at this is disclosed.
- Some air purification devices are provided with an electrostatic precipitator, and the electrostatic precipitator has a discharge electrode for charging particles and a dust collection electrode arranged opposite to the discharge electrode.
- the electrostatic precipitator has a discharge electrode for charging particles and a dust collection electrode arranged opposite to the discharge electrode.
- the voltage applied to the discharge electrode of the electrostatic precipitator is increased, the amount of charge to the submicron particles increases and the electric field strength increases, so that the collection efficiency is improved.
- the voltage applied to the discharge electrode of the electrostatic precipitator increases, the amount of ozone generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode increases. It is desirable to improve the collection efficiency by increasing the voltage applied to the release electrode, but since a high ozone concentration adversely affects the human body, when using the electrostatic precipitator for air purification, people While staying in the space, the ozone concentration is required to be below the environmental standard value.
- ozone has the effect of inactivating viruses that come into contact with the air surface and sterilizing fungi that adhere to walls, fittings, and furniture in the space.
- ozone generated by corona discharge at the release electrode is removed, the effects of ozone inactivation of viruses and sterilization of fungi cannot be obtained.
- the present disclosure has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to improve the collection efficiency of particularly fine particles without increasing the pressure loss, and to deodorize or sterilize the air in the space. It is an object of the present invention to provide an air purification device and an air conditioner.
- the air purification device and the air conditioner of the present disclosure adopt the following means. That is, the air purification device according to the present disclosure is installed facing the discharge electrode having a flow path through which air flows, a main body portion, and a corona discharge portion for corona discharge protruding from the main body portion. Ozone removal capable of removing ozone contained in the air collected and circulated in the flow path and the electrostatic collection unit installed in the flow path, which has a dust collection electrode to be collected. A first mode in which the ozone-depleted air is supplied from the downstream portion of the flow path to the outside, and a second mode in which the ozone-containing air is supplied from the downstream portion of the flow path to the outside. It is provided with a first control unit for switching.
- the air conditioner according to the present disclosure includes the above-mentioned air purification device and an air conditioner, and the air conditioner supplies air having a relatively high temperature to the space, and then the air volume is relatively small and the temperature is relatively low. The low air is supplied to the space, and the first control unit stops the removal of the ozone by the ozone removing unit.
- the air conditioner 1 takes in external air (outside air) such as the atmosphere, adjusts the temperature or humidity, and supplies the adjusted air to each space 50 provided in the building.
- the air conditioner 1 includes an outside air processing air conditioner (hereinafter referred to as “external air conditioner”) 2, a plurality of air handling units (hereinafter referred to as “AHU”) 3, and ducts 4 and 5. , 6 and dampers 7, 8 and the like are provided.
- the duct 4 is installed between the external air conditioner 2 and the AHU3, one end of which is connected to the external air conditioner 2 and the other end of which is connected to the outside air intake port of the AHU3.
- the duct 5 is installed between each space 50 (50A, 50B, 50C in the example shown in FIG. 1) such as a room of a building and AHU2, and one end is provided in each space 50A, 50B, 50C. And the other end is connected to the recirculating air intake of the AHU3.
- the duct 6 is installed between the AHU3 and each of the spaces 50A, 50B, 50C, one end is connected to the air outlet of the AHU3, and the other end is connected to the outlet provided in each of the spaces 50A, 50B, 50C. ..
- the external air conditioner 2 takes in the outside air, adjusts the temperature and / or humidity with respect to the outside air, and supplies the adjusted air to the AHU 3 through the duct 4.
- a filter, a heat exchanger, a humidifier, and the like are installed in the casing of the external conditioner 2.
- the air supplied from the external controller 2 to the plurality of AHU3s is branched by the duct 4 and supplied to each AHU3.
- a damper 7 is installed in the duct 4 on the upstream side of the outside air intake port of each AHU3, and the damper 7 adjusts the amount of outside air supplied to the AHU3.
- the AHU3 takes in the air supplied from the external conditioner 2 and the air from the space 50, adjusts the temperature and / or the humidity with respect to the taken-in air, and transfers the adjusted air to the space 50 through the duct 6. Supply.
- An electrostatic precipitator unit 10, a filter unit 12, an air conditioning unit 13, and the like are installed in the casing 9 of the AHU3.
- a damper 8 is installed in the duct 5 on the upstream side of the recirculated air intake port of each AHU3, and the damper 8 adjusts the amount of recirculated air supplied to the AHU3.
- the external air conditioner 2 takes in the outside air, adjusts the temperature and / or the humidity with respect to the outside air, and the air adjusted by the external air conditioner 2 is supplied to the AHU3.
- the AHU3 takes in the air supplied from the external controller 2 and the air from the space 50, adjusts the temperature and / or the humidity with respect to the taken-in air, and the air adjusted by the AHU3 is supplied to the space 50.
- the amount of outside air taken into the AHU 3 from the external regulator 2 and the amount of recirculated air taken into the AHU 3 from the space 50 are adjusted by the dampers 7 and 8, respectively.
- the amount of outside air taken into the space 50 as fresh air is set to a relatively low ratio (for example, 30%) with respect to the total amount of air taken in.
- Air-conditioning equipment designed with energy saving in mind may take in 100% of the outside air in the middle period (spring and autumn), and it is adjusted to be more energy efficient by taking in outside air according to the season. To.
- the AHU3 has, for example, an electrostatic precipitator unit 10, a control unit 11, a filter unit 12, an air conditioning unit 13, an ozone removing unit 14, and the like.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10, the filter 12, and the air-conditioning unit 13 are installed inside the casing 9 of the AHU3, and the electrostatic precipitator 10, the filter unit 12, the air-conditioning unit 13, and the ozone removal unit 14 are placed in the AHU3 in this order.
- the taken-in air circulates.
- the processing speed in the AHU3 is, for example, in the range of 2.5 m / s to 3.5 m / s applied in a normal AHU.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10, the filter 12, and the ozone removing unit 14 constitute the air purification device according to the present disclosure.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 removes dust (including particulate matter) contained in the air taken in by the air conditioner 1.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 includes a discharge electrode 31 for charging particles, a dust collection electrode 32 arranged to face the discharge electrode 31, and the like.
- a discharge electrode 31 for charging particles for charging particles
- a dust collection electrode 32 arranged to face the discharge electrode 31, and the like.
- gas molecules are ionized, and the particles contained in the air are charged when they pass through the electric field between the electrodes. Then, the charged particles are attached to the dust collecting electrode 32 and collected.
- the control unit 11 controls the ozone removal unit 14 and switches between a first mode in which the ozone removal unit 14 removes ozone and a second mode in which the ozone removal unit 14 stops ozone removal.
- the control unit 11 transmits a control signal for controlling the start or stop of the operation of the ozone removal unit 14 to the ozone removal unit 14.
- the control unit 11 adjusts the voltage applied to the electrostatic precipitator 10 or the charging method.
- the control unit 11 transmits a control signal for adjusting the voltage or the charging method to the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the control unit 11 is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a computer-readable storage medium, and the like.
- a series of processes for realizing various functions are stored in a storage medium or the like in the form of a program, and the CPU reads this program into a RAM or the like to execute information processing / arithmetic processing.
- the program may be installed in a ROM or other storage medium in advance, provided in a state of being stored in a computer-readable storage medium, or distributed via a wired or wireless communication means. May be applied.
- the computer-readable storage medium is a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, or the like.
- the filter unit 12 is installed on the downstream side of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and removes dust contained in the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- a medium-performance filter 33 normally used for AHU3 can be applied to the filter unit 12.
- the medium-performance filter 33 is, for example, a sheet member and has a structure folded in a plurality of pleats. In the present embodiment, the filter unit 12 does not necessarily have to be installed.
- a coarse dust filter may be installed instead of the medium performance filter 33.
- the presence / absence of the filter unit 12 and the type of the filter are appropriately selected according to the removal performance of the particulate matter.
- the medium-performance filter 33 may be of a type in which the filter medium is precharged, or may be of a type in which the filter medium is not precharged.
- the medium-performance filter applied as the medium-performance filter 33 in the present embodiment is defined by JIS as having a medium particle collection efficiency mainly for small particles of 5 ⁇ m or less.
- the performance of the medium-performance filter is a method called the colorimetric method, and the collection efficiency of particles with a median diameter of 1.6 ⁇ m to 2.3 ⁇ m is described as about 50% to 80%.
- the collection rate of (0.3 ⁇ m particles) is described as about 15% to 50%.
- the inventor has shown that even 0.4 ⁇ m particles show only about 15 to 25% collection property in experiments using atmospheric dust that does not show adhesion like DOP particles. It has been found that most of the fine submicron particles slip through.
- the air conditioning unit 13 adjusts the temperature and / or humidity of the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator unit 10 and the filter unit 12, and supplies the adjusted air to the space 50.
- the air conditioning unit 13 has a heat exchanger, a humidifier, and the like.
- the filter unit 12 and the air conditioning unit 13 may be installed inside the casing, and the electrostatic precipitator unit 10 and the ozone removing unit 14 may be installed outside the casing (not shown). That is, the air handling unit includes a configuration in which the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the ozone removal unit 14 are externally attached to a configuration in which the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the ozone removal unit 14 are not built-in. .. Therefore, the air conditioner according to the present disclosure can be applied to both AHU3 having a newly installed electrostatic precipitator 10 and AHU3 to which an electrostatic precipitator 10 and an ozone removing unit 14 are additionally installed. be.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is installed on the downstream side of the filter unit 12 and can remove ozone contained in the circulating air.
- the ozone removing unit 14 may be, for example, a removing main body unit 21 having a filter on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, or as shown in FIG. 4, ultraviolet rays capable of decomposing ozone.
- the ultraviolet lamp 24 to irradiate may be used.
- the ozone removal unit 14 is controlled by the control unit 11, and the first mode and the second mode are switched.
- the first mode ozone is removed by the ozone removing unit 14, and ozone is not supplied to the space to which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied.
- the second mode the removal of ozone by the ozone removing unit 14 is stopped, and the ozone generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode 31 with respect to the space to which the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied. Is supplied.
- the ozone removing unit 14 has a filter on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ozone removing unit 14 has a filter-shaped removing main body 21 on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported, and a driving unit 22 for driving the removing main body 21.
- the removal main body 21 is, for example, one in which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported on a filter having a plurality of honeycomb-shaped openings.
- the ozone decomposition catalyst is, for example, manganese dioxide, nickel oxide, or the like.
- the drive unit 22 is controlled by the control unit 11 to drive the removal main body 21 and change the position or direction of the removal main body 21.
- the removal main body 21 is at a position or direction in which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 passes through the removal main body 21. As a result, ozone contained in the air passing through the removal main body 21 is removed.
- the removal main body 21 is in a position or direction in which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 does not pass through the removal main body 21.
- the air containing ozone that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is supplied to the downstream side.
- ozone generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode 31 is supplied to the space to which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied.
- the removal main body 21 has a frame having a rectangular front view, and in the first mode, as shown in FIG. 2, the surface of the removal main body 21 intersects the flow path in the casing 9 of the AHU3. Arranged to do. In the second mode, as shown in FIG. 3, the surface of the removal main body 21 is arranged so as to be parallel to the flow path.
- a rotation shaft 23 is installed in the removal main body 21, and the removal main body 21 is rotatably supported around the rotation shaft 23 installed in the removal main body 21.
- the drive unit 22 drives the removal main body 21 to rotate the removal main body 21.
- the removal main body 21 is rotated by the drive unit 22 around the rotation shaft 23 installed in the removal main body 21 in a supported state.
- the removal main body 21 is changed in the direction of intersecting the flow path in the first mode, so that the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is changed to the removal main body 21. It will be the direction of passage.
- the removal main body 21 in the direction parallel to the flow path in the second mode, the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is removed from the removal main body 21. It will be in the direction that does not pass through.
- the removal main body 21 of the ozone removal unit 14 is not limited to the case where it has a structure that can be rotated in the flow path, and may have a structure that can be slidably moved, for example, as shown in FIG. In AHU3 shown in FIG. 10, an example in which a blower 25 is installed on the downstream side of the ozone removing unit 14 is shown.
- the removal main body 21 has a frame having a rectangular front view, and in the first mode, the removal main body 21 is arranged so that the surface of the removal main body 21 intersects the flow path in the casing of the AHU3. (Removal main body 21 shown by a solid line in FIG. 10). In the second mode, the surface of the removal main body 21 is arranged so as to be out of the flow path (the removal main body 21 shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 10).
- the removal main body 21 is supported at both ends so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the surface direction of the removal main body 21 by, for example, a rail or the like.
- the drive unit drives the removal main body 21 to move the removal main body 21.
- the removal main body 21 is moved by the drive unit in a direction parallel to the plane direction of the removal main body 21.
- the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is removed from the removal main body 21. It will be a position to pass through 21. Therefore, ozone contained in the air passing through the removal main body 21 is removed.
- the removal main body 21 By moving and arranging the removal main body 21 at a position deviating from the position intersecting the flow path in the second mode, the removal main body 21 is the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12. Is a position that does not pass through the removal main body portion 21. Therefore, since the air does not pass through the removal main body 21, the air containing ozone that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is supplied to the downstream side.
- the removal main body 21 may have only one frame (filter) installed in the flow path, or may have a plurality of frames (filters) installed in a certain flow path cross section.
- 2 and 3 show an example in which a removal main body portion 21 having a plurality of frames is installed, and each frame has a rotation shaft 23 and is rotatable.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is an ultraviolet lamp 24 that irradiates ultraviolet rays. Ozone is decomposed by the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet lamp 24, and ozone is removed from the air passing in the vicinity of the ozone removing unit 14.
- the ultraviolet lamp 24 is controlled by the control unit 11 to switch between the first mode and the second mode.
- the ultraviolet lamp 24 irradiates the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 with ultraviolet rays. As a result, ozone contained in the air passing through the flow path is removed.
- the ultraviolet lamp 24 stops irradiating the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 with ultraviolet rays.
- ozone is not decomposed by ultraviolet rays, so that the air containing ozone that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator section 10 and the filter section 12 is supplied to the downstream side.
- ozone generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode 31 is supplied to the space to which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied.
- the ozone removing unit 14 has a filter on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the ozone removing unit 14 has a filter-shaped removing main body unit 26 on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported, a damper 27 that changes the air flow direction, and a drive that drives the damper 27. It has a portion 28.
- the removal main body 26 is, for example, one in which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported on a filter having a plurality of honeycomb-shaped openings.
- the ozone decomposition catalyst is, for example, manganese dioxide, nickel oxide, or the like.
- the removal main body 26 has a frame having a rectangular front view, and is arranged so that the surface of the removal main body 26 is parallel to the flow path.
- One or a plurality of removal main bodies 26 are installed, and when a plurality of removal main bodies 26 are installed, a plurality of removal main bodies 26 are arranged in a direction intersecting the flow path.
- a damper 27 is installed between the removal main body 26 and the inner wall of the casing 9, or between two adjacent removal main bodies 26.
- the damper 27 is a plate-shaped member having a rectangular front view, and is rotatable by a drive unit 28.
- a rotary shaft 29 is installed in the damper 27, and the damper 27 is rotatably supported around the rotary shaft 29 installed in the damper 27.
- the damper 27 is arranged so that the surfaces of the damper 27 intersect with the flow path in the casing 9 of the AHU3, as shown in FIG.
- the damper 27 installed on one surface side of the removal main body 26 closes the flow path on the upstream side of the removal main body 26, and the damper 27 installed on the other surface side of the removal main body 26 is the removal main body 26. Block the flow path on the downstream side of. As a result, the air flowing in the casing 9 flows along the flow path formed by the damper 27 and always passes through the removal main body portion 26.
- the damper 27 is arranged so that the surface of the damper 27 is parallel to the flow path, as shown in FIG.
- the air flowing in the casing 9 flows along the surface of the removal main body 26 parallel to the flow path without being blocked by the damper 27, and passes through the removal main body 26. It becomes difficult.
- the drive unit 28 is controlled by the control unit 11 to drive the damper 27 and change the direction of the damper 27. That is, the drive unit 28 drives the damper 27 to rotate the damper 27.
- the damper 27 is directed to pass the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator section 10 and the filter section 12 to the removal main body section 26. As a result, ozone contained in the air passing through the removal main body 26 is removed.
- the damper 27 is in a direction that prevents the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator section 10 and the filter section 12 from passing through the removal main body section 26.
- the air containing ozone that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is supplied to the downstream side.
- ozone generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode 31 is supplied to the space to which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied.
- the damper 27 is rotated by the drive unit 28 around the rotation shaft 29 installed on the damper 27.
- the damper 27 in the direction of intersecting the flow path in the first mode, the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 passes through the removal main body 26 in the removal main body 26. It becomes the direction.
- the removal main body 26 in the direction parallel to the flow path in the second mode, the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is removed from the removal main body 26. It will be in the direction that does not pass through.
- the damper 27 of the ozone removing unit 14 is not limited to the case where it has a structure that can be rotated in the flow path, and may have a structure that can be slidably moved, for example, as shown in FIG. In AHU3 shown in FIG. 11, an example in which the blower 25 is installed on the downstream side of the ozone removing unit 14 is shown.
- the damper 27 is a plate-shaped member having a rectangular front view, and in the first mode, the damper 27 is arranged so that the surface of the damper 27 does not block the surface of the removal main body 26 and is separated from the removal main body 26. (Damper 27 shown by a solid line in FIG. 11). In the second mode, the surface of the damper 27 closes the surface of the removal main body 26, and is arranged so as to form a flow path that does not pass through the removal main body 26 (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 11). Damper 27).
- the damper 27 is supported at both ends so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the plane direction of the damper 27 by, for example, a rail or the like.
- the drive unit drives the damper 27 to move the damper 27.
- the damper 27 is moved by the drive unit in a direction parallel to the plane direction of the damper 27.
- the damper 27 is moved to a position away from the removal main body 26 so that the surface of the damper 27 does not block the surface of the removal main body 26, so that the damper 27 is an electrostatic precipitator. It is a position where the air that has passed through the 10 and the filter unit 12 is passed through the removal main body unit 26. As a result, ozone contained in the air passing through the removal main body 26 is removed.
- the damper 27 is moved and arranged at a position where the surface of the damper 27 closes the surface of the removal main body 26 and a flow path that does not pass through the removal main body 26 is formed.
- the position is such that the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is not passed through the removal main body 26.
- the air containing ozone that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 is supplied to the downstream side.
- a dust collecting electrode 32 which is a metal plate-shaped member, is installed in the electric dust collecting unit 10.
- the plate surface of the dust collecting electrode 32 is provided parallel to the gas flow direction.
- a plurality of dust collecting electrodes 32 are installed at predetermined intervals in a direction orthogonal to the gas flow direction.
- the dust collecting electrode 32 is, for example, a flat plate-like member having no opening, a net-like member having an opening, punching metal, or the like.
- a discharge electrode 31 is installed between the adjacent dust collecting electrodes 32.
- the release electrode 31 has a main body portion 31A and corona discharge portions 31B and 31C, and the corona discharge portions 31B and 31C are provided so as to project from the main body portion 31A.
- the corona discharge portions 31B and 31C have, for example, a thorn-like shape.
- At least one release electrode 31 may be provided, and the total number of corona discharge portions is two or more in the gas flow direction.
- one emission electrode 31 is installed.
- the main body 31A of the release electrode 31 is a long plate-shaped member long in one direction.
- the plate surface of the main body 31A may be provided with, for example, circular openings (through holes) at predetermined intervals along the length direction, or the main body 31A may be a flat plate having no openings. ..
- Two or more release electrodes 31 may be provided, and in this case, the total number of corona discharge portions is four or more.
- the plate surface of the main body 31A is provided parallel to the gas flow direction.
- the main body 31A is installed so that the length direction of the main body 31A is orthogonal to the gas flow direction and is orthogonal to the direction in which the plurality of dust collecting electrodes 32 are installed. ..
- the corona discharge 31B protrudes toward the upstream side in the gas flow direction.
- the corona discharge unit 31B is an example of the first corona discharge unit.
- the corona discharge 31C projects toward the upstream side in the gas flow direction.
- the corona discharge unit 31C is an example of the second corona discharge unit.
- Corona discharge is generated in the corona discharge units 31B and 31C, and ion wind is generated from the tip of the corona discharge units 31B and 31C toward the facing dust collecting electrode 32 side. That is, the discharge electrode 31 can be subjected to corona discharge from the corona discharge units 31B and 31C toward the dust collecting electrode 32 to allow ion air to flow.
- a corona discharge unit 31B is provided on the upstream side
- a corona discharge unit 31C is provided on the downstream side
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 is provided with a total of two stages of corona discharge units in the gas flow direction. Has been done.
- the distance W between the surface of the discharge electrode 31 and the surface of the dust collecting electrode 32 is set, for example, in the range of 10 mm or more and 40 mm or less.
- the distance between the discharge electrode and the dust collection electrode in a general electrostatic precipitator is in the range of 150 mm or more and 250 mm or less. That is, the distance W between the discharge electrode 31 and the dust collecting electrode 32 is relatively narrow.
- the dust collection area per unit volume can be increased.
- the interval W is made too small, the dust collected by the dust collecting electrode 32 may cause local electric field concentration. Therefore, it is preferable to secure an interval W of 10 mm or more.
- the corona discharge units 31B and 31C having a plurality of stages are provided, the collection performance is improved.
- the corona current is suppressed as much as possible in order to suppress the generation of ozone.
- the electrostatic precipitator is configured to collect dust based on the charge on the dust in the charged part and the collection by the Coulomb force under the electric field on the downstream side of the charged part. ..
- the electrostatic filter is related to the collection of dust by the Coulomb force acting by the charge on the dust in the charged part and the charge of the particles in the filter on the downstream side of the charged part. It is constructed based on the collection. Therefore, in each case, the charged portion is provided at only one place from the viewpoint of suppressing ozone generation and from the viewpoint of collecting by the Coulomb force on the downstream side of the charged portion.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 by applying a negative charge to the discharge electrode 31, a more stable corona discharge is performed as compared with the positive charge.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 is configured to collect dust based on the charge on the dust and the collection by the continuation of the corona current, and the dust collection is also performed inside the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the ion wind is maintained by charging the dust and securing the corona current, and the dust collection is promoted by the ion wind as well. Since the corona discharge units 31B and 31C are provided in a plurality of stages (two stages in the example shown in FIGS. 7 to 9) along the gas flow direction, collection using ion wind is also realized.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 is configured to actively generate ozone.
- the generated ozone can deodorize the air in the space 50, inactivate viruses contained in the air, and exert the effect of sterilizing fungi.
- the conventional air purifier it has been a problem to suppress the generation of ozone.
- the amount of ozone generated is adjusted by adjusting the voltage applied to the discharge electrode 31 of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the charging method based on the ozone concentration and the environmental conditions.
- the medium performance filter 33 has a low pressure loss and a large dust holding capacity. Since the electrostatic precipitator 10 is installed on the upstream side of the filter unit 12 and the dust is also collected in the electrostatic precipitator 10, the amount of dust collected by the medium performance filter 33 is reduced, and the medium performance is reduced. The frequency of replacement of the filter 33 decreases.
- particles in the diffusion charged region for example, submicron particles
- the corona discharge portions 31B and 31C having a plurality of stages (two stages along the gas flow direction in the examples shown in FIGS. 7 to 9). Since a sufficient amount of electric charge can be applied to the medium-performance filter 33, a strong electrostatic force acts on the main body of the medium-performance filter 33. As a result, the collection efficiency of the filter unit 12, particularly the collection efficiency of fine particles, is significantly improved.
- the medium-performance filter 33 may be of a type in which the filter medium is precharged, and in this case, the collection efficiency can be further improved.
- the discharge electrode 31 is connected to a power source having a negative polarity, and the dust collecting electrode 32 is grounded and has a positive polarity.
- a negative charge is applied to the release electrode 31, stable discharge is possible.
- ozone is likely to be generated during discharge.
- the present disclosure is not limited to this example, and a positive charge may be applied to the emission electrode 31 and the dust collecting electrode 32 may be used as a negative electrode.
- the ozone is switched to the first mode during the operation of the air conditioner 1 so that the ozone concentration becomes equal to or less than the environmental standard value.
- the removal of ozone by the removing unit 14 is started.
- the ozone concentration is reduced to the extent that ozone does not adversely affect the people staying in the space.
- the ozone is switched to the second mode and the ozone is increased by the ozone removing unit 14 so that the ozone concentration becomes high. Stop the removal of.
- the ozone concentration is increased so that the space to which the air is supplied is forcibly deodorized or sterilized by ozone.
- the CT value is a value (ppm ⁇ min) expressed by the product of the ozone concentration (ppm) and the contact time (min) with the object to be treated at the ozone concentration. Therefore, even when the ozone concentration is low, by setting the contact time long, it is possible to secure a CT value equivalent to that when the high ozone concentration is contacted in a short time. For example, when the absolute ozone concentration is suppressed or when the amount of ozone generated in the electrostatic precipitator 10 is restricted, the second mode may be set for a relatively long time.
- an ozone concentration measuring unit is installed in the space 50 to which the air whose temperature has been adjusted from the AHU3, that is, the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied.
- the ozone concentration measuring unit measures the ozone concentration in the space.
- the data regarding the measured ozone concentration is transmitted from the ozone concentration measuring unit to the control unit 11.
- the control unit 11 receives a signal related to the measurement data from the ozone concentration measurement unit.
- the control unit 11 determines whether or not the predetermined CT value has been exceeded based on the measured ozone concentration and the measured time. When the control unit 11 determines that the predetermined CT value has been exceeded, the control unit 11 switches from the second mode to the first mode, and when it determines that the CT value is equal to or less than the predetermined CT value, the control unit 11 continues the second mode.
- switching between the first mode and the second mode is automatically performed by using the unmanned time zone at night. It can also be implemented.
- the second mode is switched to each space 50 to deodorize or sterilize the target space.
- the target space For example, when deodorizing or sterilizing one space 50 (zone 1 in the example shown in FIG. 12), only the target space is set to the second mode, and the other space 50 (zone 2 in the example shown in FIG. 12). Remains in the first mode.
- the inflow of outside air into the space 50 is blocked, the amount of recirculated air is set to 100%, and the removal of ozone by the ozone removing unit 14 is stopped. As a result, the target space is deodorized or sterilized.
- the other spaces 50 may remain in normal operation.
- the recirculated air line is common and the air in the plurality of spaces 50 is sucked in and returned to AHU3
- the amount of recirculated air in the target space is increased and the amount of recirculated air in the other spaces 50 is decreased.
- the amount of recirculated air in the target space supplied from the AHU3 increases, so that the ozone concentration can be efficiently increased.
- the control unit 11 adjusts the voltage applied to the discharge electrode 31 of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the charging method. As a result, the amount of ozone generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode 31 is adjusted.
- the control unit 11 changes the voltage applied to the discharge electrode 31 of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the charging method to increase the input power.
- the control unit 11 changes the voltage applied to the discharge electrode 31 of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the charging method to reduce the input power. Temporarily suspend the charge as needed.
- control unit 11 When adjusting the charging method applied to the discharge electrode 31 of the electrostatic precipitator 10, the control unit 11 applies a continuous charging method or an intermittent charging method.
- the continuous charge method full-wave rectification is performed in the DC high-voltage power supply device (transformer rectifier), and a DC current is applied to the discharge electrode 31.
- the voltage level is adjusted.
- the current due to the corona discharge flowing through the electrostatic precipitator 10 also increases or decreases according to the voltage level, the amount of ozone generated changes, and the ozone concentration changes.
- the on / off switching of the continuous charge method is controlled by, for example, an external timer, and is on the order of at least several seconds.
- the charge of the electrostatic dust collector 10 is turned on and the ozone generation amount increases as the voltage and current increase, and the ozone is turned off as the voltage and current decrease. The amount of generation decreases.
- the charge of the electrostatic precipitator 10 is turned off, the dust passing through the electrostatic precipitator 10 is not charged, so that the charged dust does not fly to the filter unit 12 on the downstream side.
- an electric field is not formed in the medium performance filter 33 and the charge cannot be maintained, so that the outlet concentration of dust on the downstream side of the filter unit 12 tends to increase.
- the output on the primary side of the transformer is intermittently turned off in the DC high-voltage power supply device (transformer rectifier) based on commercial frequency. For example, one mountain is turned on (adopted) for every three mountains, and the remaining two mountains are turned off, so that the charge rate is reduced to 1/3. At this time, for example, in the region of 50 Hz, the charge is turned on and off in units of 10 milliseconds, so that when the charge rate is 1/3, the on-off timing is every 30 milliseconds, and the on-off is repeated.
- a high-frequency power supply or a charging method using a step-up method using an electronic circuit it is possible to control in finer frequency units. In that case, the charge is turned on and off every 1 to 3 milliseconds. Will also be possible. Then, the amount of ozone generated changes according to the charge rate, and the ozone concentration changes.
- the intermittent charging method As shown in FIG. 15, when the electric dust collecting unit 10 is charged, a charging current flows through the capacitor component of the electric dust collecting unit 10 to increase the voltage and the current is generated by the corona discharge. The discharge current flows and the voltage gradually decreases while the off state continues, in which the electric charge is not newly turned on. Also in the intermittent charging method, the charge of the electrostatic precipitator 10 is turned on and the ozone generation amount increases as the voltage current increases, and the ozone generation amount decreases as the voltage current decreases when the charge is turned off.
- the intermittent charge method can reduce power consumption and save energy, and since the electric field in the filter unit 12 is maintained, the filter performance can be maintained high. Since the input power can be suppressed to a low level, the ozone concentration can also be suppressed to a low level.
- the ozone concentration in the space 50 is adjusted by the electrostatic precipitator 10 together with the ozone removal by the ozone removal unit 14 by switching according to the time zone.
- the voltage applied to the release electrode 31 is reduced during the operation of the air conditioner 1.
- the ozone concentration is reduced to the extent that ozone does not adversely affect the people staying in the space.
- the voltage applied to the release electrode 31 is increased so that the ozone concentration becomes high during the time when the person does not stay in the space 50 or when the person is prohibited from entering the space 50.
- the ozone concentration is increased so that the space to which the air is supplied is forcibly deodorized or sterilized by ozone.
- the voltage applied to the release electrode 31 in the first mode is lower than the voltage applied to the release electrode 31 in the second mode operated so as to be forcibly deodorized or sterilized by ozone.
- the voltage value in the first mode is set so that the dust can be efficiently collected by the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the voltage applied in the second mode is, for example, the maximum value that can be applied by the electrostatic precipitator 10. As a result, the amount of ozone generated in the electrostatic precipitator 10 can be maximized, and the ozone concentration can be rapidly increased.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is installed. Therefore, when ozone can be sufficiently removed by the ozone removing unit 14 in the first mode so that the ozone is stable and below the environmental standard value, the voltage applied to the discharge electrode 31 of the electrostatic precipitator 10 is not necessarily applied. It does not have to be lowered. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the voltage applied in the first mode may be set to the maximum value applicable to the electrostatic precipitator 10 in the same manner as the voltage applied in the second mode. In this case, the collection efficiency in the first mode can be increased.
- a cleaning liquid supply unit 15 may be installed in the AHU3 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.
- a liquid such as water, hypochlorite water or ozone water is supplied from the cleaning liquid supply unit 15 to the dust collecting electrode 32 via the supply pipe 16, and the liquid flows on the surface of the dust collecting electrode 32.
- a valve 17 is installed in the supply pipe 16, and the valve 17 controls the start and stop of supply of the liquid supplied to the dust collecting electrode 32. This makes it possible to clean the dust adhering to the surface of the dust collecting electrode 32 while sterilizing the dust collecting electrode 32. For more effective sterilization and cleaning, hypochlorite water or ozone water is desirable.
- the liquid flowing on the surface of the dust collecting electrode 32 is discharged to the outside of the AHU3 as a drain through the drain pipe 19.
- the liquid that has flowed on the surface of the dust collecting electrode 32 is recovered, and the recovered liquid is returned to the cleaning liquid supply unit 15 via the recirculation pipe 18 so that it can be reused. May be good.
- Sterilization of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12 can be carried out because ozone is maintained at a high concentration even in the first mode.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 are provided on the upstream side of the air conditioning unit 13, and the pressure loss increases unlike the case where the HEPA filter is installed.
- the collection efficiency can be improved without causing the problem.
- This embodiment is particularly suitable when it is difficult to adopt a HEPA filter and it is adopted in an apparatus having a large processing air volume.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 can collect dust, and the filter unit 12 can collect the charged dust that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the collection efficiency of fine particles (submicron particles) and viruses which can hardly be collected by the current medium-performance filter, can be at least 95% or more. Since the pressure loss is not increased, energy consumption due to power can be reduced as compared with the case where a HEPA filter is installed.
- the collection efficiency of fine particles (submicron particles) and viruses is based on the application standard of masks in the medical field. The collection efficiency of masks in the medical field is set to 95% by the DOP method (0.3 ⁇ m particles) in the applicable standard.
- a mask equivalent to a HEPA filter has a collection efficiency of 99.97%, but since it makes it difficult to breathe, a mask in the medical field is used with the collection efficiency of viruses and the like set to 95%. Even with the collection efficiency of 95% confirmed in this embodiment, it can be put into practical use from the viewpoint of virus removal.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 improves the overall collection efficiency including the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12. This is because the amount of charge of the submicron particles also increases, so that not only the electrostatic precipitator 10 but also the filter unit 12 improves the performance and the overall efficiency.
- a coarse dust filter is preferable to the medium performance filter 33. Even in the case of a coarse dust filter, an efficiency of about 80% or more can be achieved, and the performance is significantly improved as compared with the current medium-performance filter alone.
- the ozone removal unit 14 collects the ozone generated in the electrostatic precipitator 10 in order to operate at the environmental standard value (0.1 ppm) or less. Remove.
- the total efficiency of the submicron particles is significantly increased by the combination with the electrostatic precipitator 10 as compared with the filter unit 12 alone.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is activated and stopped so that 95% or more of 0.3 ⁇ m particles having the same size as aerosol particles can be collected while maintaining the ozone concentration. It is characterized by switching. As a result, it is possible to reduce the ozone concentration and secure the collection efficiency of aerosol particles at the same time.
- the air conditioner according to the present embodiment may include a fan coil unit (hereinafter referred to as "FCU") or the like. That is, an FCU may be installed instead of the AHU3 in the present embodiment.
- the FCU has, for example, an electrostatic precipitator unit 10, a control unit 11, a filter unit 12, an air conditioning unit 13, an ozone removing unit 14, and the like. It is applicable to both the FCU having a newly installed electrostatic precipitator 10 and the ozone removing unit 14 and the FCU to which the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the ozone removing unit 14 are additionally installed. If a type capable of supplying a large amount of air from the FCU is used, it is possible to purify the air by deodorizing or sterilizing a large space. In order to increase the ozone concentration, it is desirable to operate the FCU by maximizing the input power of the electrostatic precipitator 10 to maximize the amount of ozone generated and reducing the amount of treated air.
- the air purification device 40 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to the case where the air purification device is applied to AHU3 as described above, and may be an air purification device without an air conditioner.
- the air purification device 40 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure is, for example, a tower type.
- the air purification device 40 includes an electrostatic precipitator 10, a control unit 11, a filter unit 44, an ozone removal unit 14, a blower 45, and the like.
- an electrostatic precipitator unit 10 a control unit, a filter unit 44, an ozone removing unit 14, a blower 45, and the like are installed.
- a suction port 48 is installed in the lower part of the casing 47, and an outlet 49 is installed in the upper part.
- the air sucked from the suction port 48 is sent from the lower side to the upper side of the casing 47 by the blower 45, and is supplied to the outside from the air outlet 49.
- the blower 45 is installed, for example, below the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the installation position of the blower 45 is not limited to this example, and may be any place as long as air can be circulated in the casing 47 and air can be supplied to the outside.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 has a discharge electrode 41 and a dust collection electrode 43.
- the release electrode 41 has a plurality of corona discharge portions 42.
- the corona discharge portion 42 is installed in the main body portion, and is installed in a thorn shape from the main body portion toward the dust collecting electrode 43.
- the release electrode 41 is a linear member and is inclined with respect to the gas flow at the inlet portion.
- the upstream portion of the gas flow of the electrostatic precipitator 10 is located below in the direction of gravity, and the downstream side of the gas flow is located above in the direction of gravity.
- the release electrode 41 is installed so that the two release electrodes 41 are combined to support each other's load on the downstream side of the gas flow, and the upstream side of the gas flow is wider than the downstream side of the gas flow.
- the dust collecting electrode 43 has a plate-shaped member formed of a wire mesh or the like, and is installed facing the discharge electrode 41.
- the plate-shaped member of the dust collecting electrode 43 is a conductive member having an opening formed therein, and is, for example, a wire mesh, a punching metal, or the like.
- the plate-shaped member is inclined with respect to the gas flow at the inlet portion.
- the dust collecting electrode 43 is a combination of two plate-shaped members, and the two plate-shaped members support each other's load on the downstream side of the gas flow, and the upstream side of the gas flow is wider than the downstream side of the gas flow. It is installed like this.
- the dust collecting electrode 43 is located above the discharge electrode 41 and is installed so as to cover the discharge electrode 41, but the discharge electrode 41 and the dust collection electrode 43 are separated from each other and are electrically insulated.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 further includes a filter unit 44 installed on the surface opposite to the surface on which the discharge electrode 41 is provided with respect to the dust collection electrode 43.
- the filter unit 44 is, for example, a medium performance filter or a coarse dust filter. By further providing the filter unit 44, it is possible to improve the collection efficiency of the entire electrostatic precipitator unit 10. It is desirable that the filter portion 44 has a finer specification than the wire mesh.
- the material of the filter portion 44 is not particularly limited. The filter unit 44 does not necessarily have to be installed.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 may be wet, and in this case, a liquid spray is installed inside the air purification device 40.
- the liquid spray is installed, for example, below the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- a liquid such as water, hypochlorite water or ozone water is sprayed from below the dust collecting electrode 43 to the dust collecting electrode 43, and the liquid flows on the surface of the dust collecting electrode 43. This makes it possible to clean the dust adhering to the surface of the dust collecting electrode 43 while sterilizing the dust collecting electrode 43.
- hypochlorite water or ozone water is desirable.
- the ozone removing unit 14 has a removing main body unit 21 described as a modification of the first embodiment in the first embodiment.
- the removal main body 21 has a structure that can be slidably moved.
- the removal main body 21 is arranged so that the surface of the removal main body 21 intersects the flow path in the casing 47, for example, on the upstream side of the outlet 49.
- the removal main body 21 is arranged so that the surface of the removal main body 21 is out of the flow path.
- the human action area is, for example, a space of 2 m or less from the floor surface. If deodorized or sterilized within this space, the adverse effects on humans can be removed or reduced, so that the operating efficiency of the air conditioner or the air purification device is improved.
- the temperature and air volume of the air conditioner are controlled as follows in order to fill the high concentration ozone in a limited range from the floor surface. This control is executed, for example, by the control unit 11.
- the air conditioner When a person is staying in the space, the air conditioner is operated normally.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 can remove fine particles.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is operated to reduce the ozone concentration so as not to exceed the environmental standard value.
- the air volume is set to the maximum, for example.
- the temperature of the air supplied by the air conditioner is set high, and the humidity is also set high. For example, it is set so that the relative humidity is 50% or more at 28 ° C.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 is turned off or is operated to the same extent as in normal operation. The reason for increasing the humidity is to perform sterilization with ozone more effectively because it is generally known that viruses are difficult to survive under high humidity conditions.
- the air volume is reduced.
- the temperature of the air supplied by the air conditioner is set low.
- the temperature is set to be about 3 degrees or more lower than the indoor environment.
- Humidity control is turned off. This maintains the ozone concentration.
- the electric power of the electrostatic precipitator 10 is set to the maximum, and the amount of ozone generated is increased.
- the removal of ozone by the ozone removing unit 14 is stopped. Considering the effect on the human body, it is desirable that the ozone concentration in the room is adjusted to 0.1 ppm or more and 0.25 ppm or less.
- the above-mentioned concentration can be further increased, and sterilization can be effectively performed in a short time.
- high-density cold air with an increased ozone concentration is supplied to the lower part of the space.
- the mixing and stirring with the indoor air is suppressed, and the cold air is slowly filled from the place near the floor surface and introduced into the entire lower part of the space.
- the portion can be deodorized or sterilized intensively.
- an operation to reduce the ozone concentration in the space is carried out.
- outside air is introduced into the space.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 is turned off or operated to the same extent as in normal operation.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is operated, and the ozone removing unit 14 removes ozone.
- the ozone concentration is reduced. If it is confirmed that the ozone concentration has definitely decreased, it will be possible for people to stay in the space.
- FIG. 18 shows that the normal operation is started immediately after the end of the unmanned time zone, the normal operation may be started before the end of the unmanned time zone.
- the generated ozone may be adsorbed on the medium performance filter 33.
- a period for turning off the operation of the electrostatic precipitator 10 is provided.
- ozone is desorbed by operating only the fan while turning off the electrostatic precipitator 10 in an unmanned state or in a time zone when a high degree of dust removal is not required.
- ozone generated in the electrostatic dust collector 10 is adsorbed on the filter, so that the ozone concentration in the space gradually increases and the ozone adsorption is saturated. The ozone concentration becomes constant.
- the air purification device 60 is, for example, a tower type. In this case, it has an electrostatic precipitator 10, a control unit, a filter unit 12, an ozone removing unit 14, a blower 61, an ozone concentration measuring unit 62, and the like.
- an electrostatic precipitator unit 10 a control unit, a filter unit 12, an ozone removing unit 14, a blower 61, and the like are installed.
- the electrostatic precipitating unit 10, the filter unit 12, and the ozone removing unit 14 are installed in this order from the lower side to the upper side of the electrostatic precipitator unit 10, the filter unit 12, and the ozone removing unit 14.
- the lower opening 64 is installed at the lower part, and the upper opening 65 is installed at the upper part.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 is fixedly installed in the casing 63.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 has a discharge electrode 31 and a dust collection electrode 32 as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 as in the first embodiment.
- the air purifying device 60 may be provided with an electrostatic precipitator 10 having a discharge electrode 41 and a dust collecting electrode 43 as shown in FIG.
- the electrostatic precipitator 10 may be wet, and in this case, a liquid spray is installed inside the air purification device 60.
- the liquid spray may be installed, for example, below the electrostatic precipitator 10 or between the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12, or when cleaning integrally with the filter unit 12. May be installed on the downstream side of the filter unit 12.
- the filter unit 12 is fixedly installed in the casing 63.
- the filter unit 12 is provided with a medium-performance filter 33 normally used for the AHU3.
- the medium performance filter 33 may be of a type in which the filter medium is precharged. In the present embodiment, the filter unit 12 does not necessarily have to be installed.
- a filter unit 12 having a coarse dust filter may be installed instead of the medium performance filter. The presence / absence of the filter unit 12 and the type of the filter are appropriately selected according to the removal performance of the particulate matter.
- the ozone removing unit 14 is in the form of a filter on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported, and is fixedly installed in the casing 63. Air always passes through the ozone removing unit 14.
- the blower 61 is installed, for example, below the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the installation position of the blower 61 is not limited to this example, and may be any place as long as air can be circulated in the casing 63 and air can be supplied to the outside.
- the blower 61 is controlled by a control unit, and by changing the rotation direction, air can be sent from the lower side in the casing 63 to the upper side, or air can be sent from the upper side in the casing 63 to the lower side.
- the blower 61 is an axial fan such as a propeller fan, and is capable of forward rotation (forward rotation) and reverse rotation (reverse rotation). In the forward rotation of the fan of the blower 61, air is sent in the forward direction, and in the reverse rotation of the fan of the blower 61, air is sent in the direction opposite to the forward direction.
- a fan that rotates only in one direction that cannot rotate in the forward and reverse directions may be used. In that case, fans in the forward direction and the fan in the reverse direction may be provided to switch the fan to be operated.
- the control unit controls the blower 61 and switches between an air cleaning mode (hereinafter, also referred to as "first mode”) and an ozone sterilization mode (hereinafter, also referred to as "second mode").
- first mode which is the air purification mode
- second mode ozone sterilization mode
- the air sucked from the lower opening 64 located on the lower side in the vertical direction of the air purification device 60 is sucked from the lower side to the upper side of the casing 63 by the blower 61. It is sent toward the outside and is supplied to the outside from the upper opening 65 located on the upper side in the vertical direction of the air purifying device 60. As a result, air is sent so that the ozone removing unit 14 is located on the downstream side of the electrostatic precipitator 10.
- the filter unit 12 In the first mode, air passes in the order of the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter 12. Therefore, not only the particulate matter is collected by the electrostatic precipitator 10, but also a sufficient amount of electric charge can be applied to the particulate matter in the electrostatic precipitator 10, so that a strong electrostatic force is applied to the filter unit 12. It acts on the body. As a result, the collection efficiency of the filter unit 12, particularly the collection efficiency of fine particles, is significantly improved. Therefore, in the first mode, high dust removal performance is exhibited.
- the air sucked from the upper opening 65 is sent from the upper side to the lower side of the casing 63 by the blower 61, and is sent from the lower opening 64 to the outside. Be supplied.
- air is sent so that the ozone removing unit 14 is located on the upstream side of the electrostatic precipitator unit 10.
- the ozone generated by the corona discharge at the release electrodes 31 and 41 flows toward the lower opening 64 without passing through the ozone removing portion 14.
- the air containing ozone is supplied to the outside from the downstream portion of the flow path, that is, the lower opening 64, the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator 10 is supplied to the space 50. Ozone generated by the corona discharge at the release electrodes 31 and 41 is supplied.
- the blower 61 In the second mode, by setting the air volume to be smaller than that in the first mode, it is possible to generate high-concentration ozone and supply air containing ozone to the space 50. Since the blower 61 has a lower air volume in the reverse direction than in the forward direction in the blow direction, the blower 61 may be installed so that the supply direction in the first mode is the forward direction of the blower 61. In this way, the normal rotation side with a large air volume is applied to the first mode, which is an air purification mode, and the reverse rotation side, which has a relatively small air volume, is applied to the second mode, which is an ozone sterilization mode, so that the air volume is low. A high concentration of ozone is supplied in the second mode.
- ozone which has a higher density than air, slowly accumulates from the lower part to the upper part of the space 50, and can increase the ozone concentration in the space 50 from the lower part to the upper part. Therefore, it is possible to sterilize intensively from the range where a person touches an object, that is, a place close to the floor surface.
- the control of the air purification device 60 will be described.
- the ozone is switched to the first mode during the operation of the air purification device 60 so that the ozone concentration becomes equal to or less than the environmental standard value.
- the air containing ozone is supplied so that the ozone concentration becomes high by switching to the second mode while the person does not stay in the space 50 or the space 50 is prohibited from entering.
- the ozone concentration is increased so that the space to which the air is supplied is forcibly deodorized or sterilized by ozone.
- the CT value is a value (ppm ⁇ min) expressed by the product of the ozone concentration (ppm) and the contact time (min) with the object to be treated at the ozone concentration. Therefore, even when the ozone concentration is low, by setting the contact time long, it is possible to secure a CT value equivalent to that when the high ozone concentration is contacted in a short time. For example, when the absolute ozone concentration is suppressed or when the amount of ozone generated in the electrostatic precipitator 10 is restricted, the second mode may be set for a relatively long time.
- the ozone concentration measuring unit 62 is installed in the space 50 to which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator 10 and the filter unit 12 is supplied from the air purifying device 60.
- the ozone concentration measuring unit 62 measures the ozone concentration in the space.
- the data regarding the measured ozone concentration is transmitted from the ozone concentration measuring unit 62 to the control unit.
- the control unit receives a signal regarding the measurement data from the ozone concentration measurement unit 62.
- the control unit determines whether or not the predetermined CT value has been exceeded based on the measured ozone concentration and the measured time. When the control unit determines that the predetermined CT value has been exceeded, it switches from the second mode to the first mode, and on the other hand, when it determines that the CT value is equal to or less than the predetermined CT value, the control unit continues the second mode.
- the ozone concentration measuring unit 62 may be installed in the casing 63 so that the ozone concentration in the space can be measured. By installing the ozone concentration measuring unit 62 at a predetermined height, it is possible to reliably secure a CT value at a position lower than that of the ozone concentration measuring unit 62.
- the ozone concentration measuring unit 62 may be provided in the casing 63 so that the height position can be changed.
- switching between the first mode and the second mode is automatically performed by using the unmanned time zone at night. It can also be implemented.
- the second mode is switched to each space 50 to deodorize or deodorize the target space. Sterilize. For example, when deodorizing or sterilizing one space 50 (zone 1 in the example shown in FIG. 21), only the target space is set to the second mode, and the other space 50 (zone 2 in the example shown in FIG. 21). Remains in the first mode.
- the air containing ozone accumulated in the lower part of the space 50 can be sucked in, and the ozone can be reliably removed by the ozone removing unit 14.
- the second mode of supplying air containing ozone air is supplied from the lower part of the air purification device 60 to the space 50. Therefore, the dense ozone slowly accumulates from the lower part to the upper part of the space 50, and can increase the ozone concentration in the space 50 from the lower part to the upper part. Therefore, it is possible to supply high-concentration ozone mainly to the human action area.
- the human action area is, for example, a space of 2 m or less from the floor surface. If deodorized or sterilized within this space, the adverse effects on humans can be removed or reduced, so that the operating efficiency of the air purification device is improved.
- the air purification device has a discharge electrode (31) having a flow path through which air flows, a main body portion (31A), and a corona discharge portion (31B, 31C, 42) for corona discharge protruding from the main body portion. , 41), an electrostatic dust collecting unit (10) installed in the flow path, and a dust collecting electrode (32, 43) installed facing the discharge electrode, and in the flow path.
- An ozone removing unit (14) that can remove ozone contained in the circulating air, and a first mode that supplies the ozone-removed air from the downstream part of the flow path to the outside.
- a second mode for supplying air containing ozone to the outside from a downstream portion of the flow path and a first control unit (11) for switching between the two modes are provided.
- the electrostatic precipitator installed in the flow path through which air flows is provided with a discharge electrode and a dust collection electrode, and corona discharge occurs when a voltage is applied to the discharge electrode, and is charged by the corona discharge.
- the collected dust (particulate substance) is collected on the dust collection electrode.
- the ozone removal unit can remove ozone contained in the circulating air.
- the first control unit switches between the first mode and the second mode.
- the first mode since the air from which ozone has been removed is supplied from the downstream portion of the flow path to the outside, ozone is not supplied to the space to which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator is supplied.
- the second mode since the air containing ozone is supplied from the downstream part of the flow path to the outside, it is generated by the corona discharge at the discharge electrode with respect to the space where the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator is supplied. Ozone is supplied.
- the ozone removing unit is installed on the downstream side of the electrostatic precipitator, the first control unit controls the ozone removing unit, and in the first mode, the ozone is used.
- the ozone may be removed by the removing unit, and the removal of the ozone by the ozone removing unit may be stopped in the second mode.
- the ozone removing part installed downstream of the electrostatic precipitator can remove ozone contained in the circulating air.
- the ozone removal unit is controlled by the first control unit, and the first mode and the second mode are switched.
- the first mode ozone is removed by the ozone removing section, and the ozone-removed air is supplied from the downstream part of the flow path to the outside. Ozone is not supplied.
- the second mode the removal of ozone by the ozone removing section is stopped, and the air containing ozone is supplied to the outside from the downstream part of the flow path. Then, ozone generated by the corona discharge at the release electrode is supplied.
- the ozone removing unit has a filter-shaped removing main body portion (21) on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is supported, and a driving unit (22) for driving the removing main body portion.
- the drive unit is controlled by the first control unit to drive the removal main body unit to switch between the first mode and the second mode.
- the electrostatic precipitator unit and the filter unit are used.
- the position or direction of the removal main body is changed so that the air that has passed through the removal main body passes through the removal main body, and in the second mode, the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator and the filter unit.
- the position or direction of the removal main body may be changed so that the position or direction does not pass through the removal main body.
- the ozone removing part has a filter-like removing main body part and a driving part, and the removing main body part carries an ozone decomposition catalyst and removes ozone from the passing air.
- the removal main body is driven by the drive unit, and the first mode and the second mode are switched.
- the position or direction of the removal main body is changed by the drive unit, and in the first mode, the removal main body becomes the position or direction in which the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator passes through the removal main body, and in the second mode, the removal main body is changed.
- the removal main body is in a position or direction in which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator does not pass through the removal main body.
- the removal main body portion is rotatably supported around a shaft installed in the removal main body portion, and the drive portion drives the removal main body portion.
- the removal main body portion may be rotated.
- the removal main body is rotated by the drive unit around the shaft installed in the removal main body in a supported state.
- the removal main body is in the direction in which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator passes through the removal main body.
- the removal main body is in a direction in which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator does not pass through the removal main body.
- the removal main body portion is supported so as to be movable in a direction parallel to the surface direction of the removal main body portion, and the drive portion drives the removal main body portion.
- the removal main body portion may be moved.
- the removal main body is moved by the drive unit in a direction parallel to the plane direction of the removal main body.
- the removal main body becomes a position where the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator passes through the removal main body.
- the removal main body portion is at a position where the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator does not pass through the removal main body portion.
- the ozone removing part includes a filter-shaped removing main body part (26) on which an ozone decomposition catalyst is carried, and a damper (27) which is a plate-shaped member for changing the air flow direction. ) And a drive unit (28) for driving the damper, and the drive unit is controlled by the first control unit to drive the damper to switch between the first mode and the second mode.
- the first mode the position or direction of the damper is changed so that the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator passes through the removal main body portion, and in the second mode, the electrostatic precipitator is changed.
- the position or direction of the damper may be changed so that the air that has passed through the portion does not pass through the removal main body portion.
- the ozone removal unit is in the form of a filter carrying an ozone decomposition catalyst, and removes ozone from the passing air.
- the damper which is a plate-shaped member, changes the direction of air flow.
- the drive unit drives the damper to switch between the first mode and the second mode.
- the position or direction of the damper is changed by the drive unit, and in the first mode, the damper becomes the position or direction in which the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator is passed to the removal main body portion, and in the second mode, the removal main body portion is ,
- the position or direction is such that the air that has passed through the electrostatic precipitator is not passed through the removal main body.
- the ozone removing unit is an ultraviolet lamp (24) that irradiates ultraviolet rays capable of decomposing ozone, and the ultraviolet lamp is controlled by the first control unit to perform the first mode.
- the ultraviolet lamp irradiates the air passing through the electrostatic collection unit with ultraviolet rays, and in the second mode, the ultraviolet lamp collects the electric light. The irradiation of ultraviolet rays to the air that has passed through the dust portion may be stopped.
- the ozone removing unit is an ultraviolet lamp that irradiates ultraviolet rays, and ozone is decomposed by ultraviolet rays, and ozone is removed from the passing air.
- the ultraviolet lamp is controlled by the first control unit, and the first mode and the second mode are switched. In the first mode, the ultraviolet lamp irradiates the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator with ultraviolet rays, and in the second mode, the ultraviolet lamp stops irradiating the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator with ultraviolet rays.
- the air purification device further includes a blower unit (61) that sends air in the flow path from one side to the other side, and the ozone removal unit is in the form of a filter carrying an ozone decomposition catalyst.
- the first control unit controls the air blowing unit, and in the first mode, the air is sent so that the ozone removing unit is located on the downstream side of the electrostatic dust collecting unit, and the air is sent from the downstream portion of the flow path.
- the ozone-removed air is supplied to the outside, and in the second mode, the air is sent so that the ozone-removing portion is located on the upstream side of the electrostatic dust collecting portion, and the air is sent from the downstream portion of the flow path to the outside. Air containing the ozone may be supplied to.
- the air in the flow path is sent from one side to the other by the blower.
- the blower unit is controlled by the first control unit, and the first mode and the second mode are switched.
- the first mode air is sent so that the ozone removing unit is located on the downstream side of the electrostatic precipitator.
- the second mode air is sent so that the ozone removing unit is located on the upstream side of the electrostatic precipitator.
- the ozone generated by the corona discharge at the release electrode does not pass through the ozone removing portion but flows toward the downstream portion of the flow path.
- the corona discharge at the discharge electrode is performed with respect to the space where the air passing through the electrostatic precipitator is supplied.
- the ozone produced by is supplied.
- the first control unit is further provided with an ozone concentration measuring unit that is installed in a space to which air passing through the electrostatic collection unit is supplied and measures the ozone concentration in the space.
- the first mode and the second mode may be switched based on the measured ozone concentration.
- the ozone concentration in the space is measured by the ozone concentration measuring unit installed in the space where the air passing through the electrostatic dust collecting unit is supplied, and the first mode is based on the measured ozone concentration.
- the second mode are switched. For example, the first mode and the second mode are switched based on the CT value calculated by multiplying the ozone concentration and the contact time.
- the dust collecting electrode is a plate-shaped member, the plate surface is provided parallel to the gas flow direction, and the corona discharge portion is one side end portion of the main body portion.
- the first corona discharge portion (31B) protruding from the main body portion toward the upstream side in the gas flow direction, and the other end portion of the main body portion from the main body portion to the downstream side in the gas flow direction. It may have a second corona discharge portion (31C) protruding toward it.
- the dust collecting electrode which is a plate-shaped member, has a plate surface parallel to the gas flow direction, and gas flows between the discharge electrode and the dust collecting electrode.
- the first corona discharge part protrudes from the main body toward the upstream side in the gas flow direction
- the second corona discharge part is the main body part. It protrudes toward the downstream side in the gas flow direction.
- the discharge electrode can be subjected to corona discharge from the corona discharge portion toward the dust collecting electrode to allow ion air to flow. Since the corona discharge section of multiple stages is provided, the collection performance is improved. Furthermore, since the electrostatic precipitator is provided with multiple stages of corona discharge, a sufficient amount of charge can be applied to the particles, and a strong electrostatic force acts on the medium-performance filter, improving collection performance. do.
- a negative charge may be applied to the emission electrode.
- the air purification device may further include a second control unit (11) for adjusting the voltage or charging method applied to the discharge electrode of the electrostatic precipitator.
- the second control unit adjusts the voltage or charging method applied to the discharge electrode of the electrostatic precipitator. As a result, the amount of ozone generated by the corona discharge at the release electrode is adjusted, so that the ozone concentration in the space can be increased or decreased.
- a filter unit (12,44) installed in the flow path and having a medium-performance filter or a coarse dust filter may be further provided.
- dust in the gas is collected by the filter unit installed in the flow path through which the air flows.
- the filter unit having a medium performance filter or a coarse dust filter the pressure loss can be reduced and the replacement frequency can be reduced.
- the air conditioner (1) includes the above-mentioned air purification device and an air conditioner (13), and the air conditioner has a relatively high air volume after supplying air having a relatively high temperature to the space. A small amount of air having a relatively low temperature is supplied to the space, and the first control unit stops the removal of the ozone by the ozone removing unit.
- Air conditioner 2 External conditioner 4, 5, 6: Duct 7, 8: Damper 9: Casing 10: Electrostatic dust collection unit 11: Control unit 12: Filter unit 13: Air conditioning unit 14: Ozone removal unit 15: Cleaning liquid supply unit 16: Supply pipe 17: Valve 18: Recirculation pipe 19: Drain pipe 21: Removal main body 22: Drive unit 23: Rotating shaft 24: Ultraviolet lamp 25: Blower 26: Removal main body 27: Damper 28: Drive Part 29: Rotating shaft 31: Discharge electrode 31A: Main body 31B, 31C: Corona discharge part 32: Dust collection electrode 33: Medium performance filter 40: Air purification device 41: Discharge electrode 42: Corona discharge part 43: Dust collection electrode 44 : Filter unit 45: Blower 47: Casing 48: Suction port 49: Air outlet 50, 50A, 50B, 50C: Space 60: Air purifying device 61: Blower 62: Ozone concentration measuring unit 63: Casing 64: Lower opening 65: Top opening
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Description
すなわち、本開示に係る空気浄化装置は、空気が流通する流路と、本体部と該本体部から突出するコロナ放電用のコロナ放電部とを有する放電極と、前記放電極に対向して設置される集塵極と、を有し、前記流路内に設置された電気集塵部と、前記流路内に設置され、流通する前記空気に含まれるオゾンを除去することが可能なオゾン除去部と、前記流路の下流部から外部へ前記オゾンが除去された空気を供給する第1モードと、前記流路の下流部から外部へ前記オゾンを含む空気を供給する第2モードと、を切り換える第1制御部とを備える。
本実施形態に係る空気調和装置1は、大気等の外部の空気(外気)を取り入れて、温度又は湿度を調整し、調整された空気を建物に設けられた各空間50へ供給する。空気調和装置1は、図1に示すように、外気処理空調機(以下「外調機」という。)2と、複数のエアハンドリングユニット(以下「AHU」という。)3と、ダクト4,5,6と、ダンパー7,8などを備える。
AHU3は、図2及び図3に示すように、例えば電気集塵部10と、制御部11と、フィルタ部12と、空調部13と、オゾン除去部14などを有する。電気集塵部10と、フィルタ部12と、空調部13は、AHU3のケーシング9の内部に設置され、電気集塵部10、フィルタ部12、空調部13、オゾン除去部14の順に、AHU3に取り入れられた空気が流通する。AHU3における処理速度は、例えば通常のAHUで適用される2.5m/sから3.5m/sの範囲である。AHU3において、電気集塵部10、フィルタ部12及びオゾン除去部14が本開示に係る空気浄化装置を構成する。
第1実施例に係るオゾン除去部14は、オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタを有する。オゾン除去部14は、図2及び図3に示すように、オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタ状である除去本体部21と、除去本体部21を駆動させる駆動部22とを有する。
除去本体部21は、正面視が長方形形状のフレームを有しており、第1モードでは、図2に示すように、除去本体部21の面がAHU3のケーシング9内の流路に対して交差するように配置される。第2モードでは、図3に示すように、除去本体部21の面が流路に対し平行になるように配置される。
オゾン除去部14の除去本体部21は、流路において回動可能な構成を有する場合に限定されず、例えば、図10に示すように、スライド移動可能な構成を有してもよい。図10に示すAHU3では、オゾン除去部14の下流側に送風機25が設置される例を示している。
第2実施例に係るオゾン除去部14は、図4に示すように、紫外線を照射する紫外線ランプ24である。紫外線ランプ24が照射する紫外線によってオゾンが分解され、オゾン除去部14の近傍を通過した空気からオゾンが除去される。
第3実施例に係るオゾン除去部14は、オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタを有する。オゾン除去部14は、図5及び図6に示すように、オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタ状である除去本体部26と、空気の流れ方向を変更させるダンパー27と、ダンパー27を駆動させる駆動部28とを有する。
オゾン除去部14のダンパー27は、流路において回動可能な構成を有する場合に限定されず、例えば、図11に示すように、スライド移動可能な構成を有してもよい。図11に示すAHU3では、オゾン除去部14の下流側に送風機25が設置される例を示している。
次に、図7から図9を参照して、本実施形態に係るAHU3の電気集塵部10について説明する。
次に、本実施形態に係るオゾン除去部14の制御について説明する。
次に、本実施形態に係る電気集塵部10の制御について説明する。
制御部11は、電気集塵部10の放電極31に印加される電圧や荷電方法を調整する。これにより、放電極31でのコロナ放電によって生じるオゾンの量が調整される。制御部11は、空間50内のオゾン濃度を上昇させる場合、電気集塵部10の放電極31に印加される電圧や荷電方法を変更し、投入電力を増大させる。他方、制御部11は、空間50内のオゾン濃度を低下させる場合、電気集塵部10の放電極31に印加される電圧や荷電方法を変更し、投入電力を低減させる。必要に応じて荷電を一時的に休止させる。
次に、図17を参照して、本開示の第2実施形態に係る空気浄化装置について説明する。第1実施形態と重複する構成及び作用については詳細な説明を省略する。
本開示に係る空気浄化装置は、上述したとおり空気浄化装置がAHU3に適用される場合に限定されず、空調部のない空気浄化装置でもよい。本開示の第2実施形態に係る空気浄化装置40は、図17に示すように、例えば、タワー型である。この場合、空気浄化装置40は、電気集塵部10と、制御部11と、フィルタ部44と、オゾン除去部14と、送風機45などを有する。空気浄化装置40のケーシング47内には、電気集塵部10と、制御部と、フィルタ部44と、オゾン除去部14と、送風機45などが設置される。
次に、図18を参照して、本開示の第1実施形態に係る空気調和装置及び第2実施形態に係る空気浄化装置のいずれにも適用可能な、人間の行動エリアに重点的に高濃度のオゾンを供給するための制御方法について説明する。ここで、人間の行動エリアとは、例えば、床面から2m以下の空間である。この空間の範囲内で脱臭又は殺菌されれば、人間に対する悪影響を除去又は低減できることから、空気調和装置又は空気浄化装置の運転効率が向上する。
次に、図19及び図20を参照して、本開示の第3実施形態に係る空気浄化装置について説明する。第1及び第2実施形態と重複する構成及び作用については詳細な説明を省略する。
例えば、図21に示すように、人が空間50内に滞在する時間帯は、空気浄化装置60の運転時において、第1モードに切り換えて、オゾン濃度が環境基準値以下になるように、オゾンが除去された空気の供給を開始させる。これにより、空間に滞在する人に対してオゾンによる悪影響を及ぼさない程度に、オゾン濃度が低下される。他方、人が空間50内に滞在しない時間や、空間50内への人の立ち入りを禁止した状態で、第2モードに切り換えて、オゾン濃度が高い値となるように、オゾンを含む空気の供給を開始させる。これにより、空気が供給される空間が、オゾンによって強制的に脱臭又は殺菌されるように、オゾン濃度が高められる。
2 :外調機
4,5,6 :ダクト
7,8 :ダンパー
9 :ケーシング
10 :電気集塵部
11 :制御部
12 :フィルタ部
13 :空調部
14 :オゾン除去部
15 :洗浄液供給部
16 :供給管
17 :バルブ
18 :再循環管
19 :ドレン管
21 :除去本体部
22 :駆動部
23 :回転軸
24 :紫外線ランプ
25 :送風機
26 :除去本体部
27 :ダンパー
28 :駆動部
29 :回転軸
31 :放電極
31A :本体部
31B,31C :コロナ放電部
32 :集塵極
33 :中性能フィルタ
40 :空気浄化装置
41 :放電極
42 :コロナ放電部
43 :集塵極
44 :フィルタ部
45 :送風機
47 :ケーシング
48 :吸込口
49 :吹出口
50,50A,50B,50C :空間
60 :空気浄化装置
61 :送風機
62 :オゾン濃度測定部
63 :ケーシング
64 :下部開口部
65 :上部開口部
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- 空気が流通する流路と、
本体部と該本体部から突出するコロナ放電用のコロナ放電部とを有する放電極と、前記放電極に対向して設置される集塵極と、を有し、前記流路内に設置された電気集塵部と、
前記流路内に設置され、流通する前記空気に含まれるオゾンを除去することが可能なオゾン除去部と、
前記流路の下流部から外部へ前記オゾンが除去された空気を供給する第1モードと、前記流路の下流部から外部へ前記オゾンを含む空気を供給する第2モードと、を切り換える第1制御部と、
を備える空気浄化装置。 - 前記オゾン除去部は、前記電気集塵部の下流側に設置され、
前記第1制御部は、前記オゾン除去部を制御し、前記第1モードでは、前記オゾン除去部によって前記オゾンを除去させ、前記第2モードでは、前記オゾン除去部による前記オゾンの除去を停止する請求項1に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記オゾン除去部は、
オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタ状である除去本体部と、
前記除去本体部を駆動させる駆動部と、
を有し、
前記駆動部は、前記第1制御部によって制御されて前記除去本体部を駆動して前記第1モードと前記第2モードを切り換え、前記第1モードでは、前記電気集塵部を通過した空気が前記除去本体部を通過する位置又は方向となるように前記除去本体部の位置又は方向を変更させ、前記第2モードでは、前記電気集塵部を通過した空気が前記除去本体部を通過しない位置又は方向となるように前記除去本体部の位置又は方向を変更させる請求項2に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記除去本体部は、前記除去本体部に設置された軸を中心にして回動可能に支持されており、
前記駆動部は、前記除去本体部を駆動して前記除去本体部を回動させる請求項3に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記除去本体部は、前記除去本体部の面方向に対して平行な方向に移動可能に支持されており、
前記駆動部は、前記除去本体部を駆動して前記除去本体部を移動させる請求項3に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記オゾン除去部は、
オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタ状である除去本体部と、
前記空気の流れ方向を変更させる板状部材であるダンパーと、
前記ダンパーを駆動させる駆動部と、
を有し、
前記駆動部は、前記第1制御部によって制御されて前記ダンパーを駆動して前記第1モードと前記第2モードを切り換え、前記第1モードでは、前記電気集塵部を通過した空気が前記除去本体部を通過させる位置又は方向となるように前記ダンパーの位置又は方向を変更させ、前記第2モードでは、前記電気集塵部を通過した空気が前記除去本体部を通過させない位置又は方向となるように前記ダンパーの位置又は方向を変更させる請求項2に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記オゾン除去部は、オゾンを分解可能な紫外線を照射する紫外線ランプであり、
前記紫外線ランプは、前記第1制御部によって制御されて前記第1モードと前記第2モードを切り換え、前記第1モードでは、前記紫外線ランプは、前記電気集塵部を通過した空気に対して紫外線を照射し、前記第2モードでは、前記紫外線ランプは、前記電気集塵部を通過した空気に対する紫外線の照射を停止する請求項1から6のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記流路内の空気を一側から他側へ送る送風部を更に備え、
前記オゾン除去部は、オゾン分解触媒が担持されたフィルタ状であり、
前記第1制御部は、前記送風部を制御し、前記第1モードでは、前記電気集塵部の下流側に前記オゾン除去部が位置するように前記空気を送り、前記流路の下流部から外部へ前記オゾンが除去された空気を供給し、前記第2モードでは、前記電気集塵部の上流側に前記オゾン除去部が位置するように前記空気を送り、前記流路の下流部から外部へ前記オゾンを含む空気を供給する請求項1に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記電気集塵部を通過した空気が供給される空間に設置され、前記空間内のオゾン濃度を測定するオゾン濃度測定部を更に備え、
前記第1制御部は、前記測定された前記オゾン濃度に基づいて、前記第1モードと前記第2モードを切り換える請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記集塵極は、板状部材であって、板面がガス流れ方向に対して平行に設けられ、
前記コロナ放電部は、前記本体部の一側端部にて前記本体部から前記ガス流れ方向の上流側に向けて突出した第1コロナ放電部と、前記本体部の他側端部にて前記本体部から前記ガス流れ方向の下流側に向けて突出した第2コロナ放電部と、を有する請求項1から9のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置。 - 前記放電極にマイナス荷電を印加する請求項1から10のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置。
- 前記電気集塵部の前記放電極に印加される電圧又は荷電方法を調整する第2制御部を更に備える請求項1から11のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置。
- 前記流路内に設置され、中性能フィルタ又は粗塵フィルタを有するフィルタ部を更に備える請求項1から12のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置。
- 請求項1から13のいずれか1項に記載の空気浄化装置と、
空調部と、
を備え、
前記空調部は、比較的高い温度の空気を空間に供給した後、風量が比較的少なくかつ温度が比較的低い空気を前記空間に供給し、
前記第1制御部は、前記オゾン除去部による前記オゾンの除去を停止する空気調和装置。
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