Air Washer System

Abstract

A device for cleaning the exhaust from an exhaust source is provided and comprises an exhaust pipe capable of being connected to the exhaust source with the exhaust pipe receiving the exhaust from the exhaust source and a reservoir having a predetermined amount of water with the exhaust pipe emptying into the reservoir. A recirculation system recirculates the liquid from the reservoir, into the exhaust pipe, and back into the reservoir with the liquid entering the exhaust pipe combines with the exhaust creating scrubbed exhaust gases. An exit pipe is fluidly connected to the reservoir for removing scrubbed exhaust gases from the reservoir. The effect of this continual washing or scrubbing cycle is to remove contaminants from the exhaust gases and the exhaust is cleaned and purified, and then released into the atmosphere as a relatively benign gas.

1 . A device for cleaning the exhaust from an exhaust source comprising:
 an exhaust pipe capable of being connected to the exhaust source, the exhaust pipe receiving the exhaust from the exhaust source;   a reservoir having a predetermined amount of water, the exhaust pipe emptying into the reservoir;   a recirculation system for recirculating the liquid from the reservoir, into the exhaust pipe, and back into the reservoir, the liquid entering the exhaust pipe combines with the exhaust creating scrubbed exhaust gases;   at least two liquid introduction pipes for introducing the liquid into the exhaust pipe;   an exit pipe fluidly connected to the reservoir for removing scrubbed exhaust gases from the reservoir;   wherein the effect of this continual washing or scrubbing cycle is to remove contaminants from the exhaust gases; and   wherein the exhaust is cleaned and purified, and then released into the atmosphere as a relatively benign gas.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein each of the introduction pipes is positioned at a different height level along the exhaust pipe. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein each of the introduction pipes has a variable speed, independently operable pump motor. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the exhaust pipe empties into the reservoir at a point above the liquid. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a liquid level sensor switch for sensing a liquid level in the reservoir. 
 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 an exit pump for pulling the scrubbed exhaust gases through the exit pipe from the reservoir; 
 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a radiator cooler for cooling the liquid traveling through the recirculation system. 
 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a liquid reserve tank for introducing liquid to the recirculation system. 
 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the liquid is an antifreeze liquid. 
     
     
         10 . A device for cleaning the exhaust from an exhaust source comprising:
 an exhaust pipe capable of being connected to the exhaust source, the exhaust pipe receiving the exhaust from the exhaust source   a reservoir having a predetermined amount of water, the exhaust pipe emptying into the reservoir;   a recirculation system for recirculating the liquid from the reservoir, into the exhaust pipe, and back into the reservoir, the liquid entering the exhaust pipe combines with the exhaust creating scrubbed exhaust gases;   a radiator cooler for cooling the liquid traveling through the recirculation system;   an exit pipe fluidly connected to the reservoir for removing scrubbed exhaust gases from the reservoir;   wherein the effect of this continual washing or scrubbing cycle is to remove contaminants from the exhaust gases; and   wherein the exhaust is cleaned and purified, and then released into the atmosphere as a relatively benign gas.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the liquid is an alcohol. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10  and further comprising:
 at least two liquid introduction pipes for introducing the liquid into the exhaust pipe. 
 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12  wherein each of the introduction pipes is positioned at a different height level along the exhaust pipe. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the exhaust pipe empties into the reservoir at a point above the liquid. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 10  and further comprising:
 a liquid level sensor switch for sensing a liquid level in the reservoir. 
 
     
     
         16 . A device for cleaning the exhaust from an exhaust source comprising:
 an exhaust pipe capable of being connected to the exhaust source, the exhaust pipe receiving the exhaust from the exhaust source;   a reservoir having a predetermined amount of water, the exhaust, pipe emptying into the reservoir;   a heating pad wrapped around at least a portion of the reservoir for maintaining the liquid at a predetermined temperature;   a recirculation system for recirculating the liquid from the reservoir, into the exhaust pipe, and back into the reservoir, the liquid entering the exhaust pipe combines with the exhaust creating scrubbed exhaust gases;   an exit pipe fluidly connected to the reservoir for removing scrubbed exhaust gases from the reservoir;   wherein the effect of this continual washing or scrubbing cycle is to remove contaminants from the exhaust gases and   wherein the exhaust is cleaned and purified, and then released into the atmosphere as a relatively benign gas.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16  and further comprising:
 at least two liquid introduction pipes for introducing the liquid into the exhaust pipe. 
 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17  wherein each of the introduction pipes is positioned at a different height level along the exhaust pipe. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 16  wherein the exhaust pipe empties into the reservoir at a point above the liquid. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 16  and further comprising:
 a radiator cooler for cooling the liquid traveling through the recirculation system.