Emission control device and method

Abstract

An emission control device and method are provided for treating exhaust to reduce pollutants contained therein. The device includes a first chamber through which the exhaust passes. First and second metal grids are disposed within the first chamber at a predetermined distance from each other. Voltage is supplied to the insulated first grid by an electrical induction coil at a predetermined frequency depending upon the application. Electrical charges are generated between the first and second grids which electrically ionizes the exhaust stream. The exhaust stream is then further treated at a second chamber having strata. The strata can further include or exclude noble metals for treatment of the exhaust.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An electrical conductor, said conductor comprising: 
 a plurality of bare wires juxtaposed in a first curvilinear row and coiled equal-distantly about a curvilinear centerline forming a curvilinear helix;    a plurality of insulated wires juxtaposed in a second curvilinear row and coiled around said bare wires forming a curvilinear generally rectangular chamber around said bare wires; and    an insulated center-wire along the curvilinear centerline and disposed within said bare wires and said insulated wires.    
     
     
         2 . The conductor according to claim  22  wherein said plurality of bare wires is four or more bare wires and are grounded.  
     
     
         3 . The conductor according to claim  23  wherein said plurality of insulating wires is three or more insulating wires.  
     
     
         4 . The conductor according claim  22  wherein said conductor is adapted to apply at least eighty percent (80%) of the voltage supplied to said conductor to one of said first grid or said second grid.