Patent ID: 6447585
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: B01D,B05B,Y02P,Y10S

Abstract:
A closed system for volatile organic compound recycling, comprising a sealed spray-booth, at least one air recirculation housing, and a water decontamination unit, wherein air is continually recirculated within said spray booth through an air vent system attached to said air recirculation housing, and said air recirculation housing comprises a mean for removing particulate matter and volatile organic compounds (VOC) from said recirculated air, such that said VOCs are condensed into a contaminated water solution and transferred, through an inlet tube, into said water decontamination unit, wherein said water decontamination unit comprises a means for removing said VOCs from said contaminated water solution and a clean water solution is transferred, through an outlet tube, from said water decontamination unit to an upper fill compartment for reintroduction into said system, wherein said air recirculation housing comprises an air inlet and air outlet, wherein a contaminated air flow enters said air recirculation housing through said air inlet, and a clean air flow exists said air recirculation housing through said air outlet, said air recirculation housing comprises a means for inserting a filter into said air outlet, such that when a person is within said spray booth, said filter is inserted within said air flow, and when said person is not within said spray booth said filter is removed from said air flow.