Scrubber System with In-Situ Electrolytic Oxidant Generation

The patent introduces an oxidizing agent (such as ozone, hydrogen peroxide, or sodium hypochlorite) as an intermediary substance to enhance the treatment of air pollutants. This mediator enables chemical oxidation reactions that physically precipitate pollutants, thereby improving treatment efficiency without significantly complicating the scrubber structure. The oxidizing agent acts as a bridge between the liquid phase and gaseous pollutants, facilitating more effective removal.

The patent changes the chemical parameters of the scrubbing liquid by adding oxidizing agents, transforming it from a purely physical precipitation system to a chemical oxidation system. This parameter change (adding oxidizing capacity) enables the system to treat a broader range of air pollutants more effectively, including recalcitrant compounds that cannot be removed by physical methods alone, while maintaining relatively simple equipment configuration.

The patent employs systems where the oxidizing agent is generated in-situ within the scrubber using electrolysis cells or other generation mechanisms. This self-service approach eliminates the need for separate storage tanks, dosing pumps, and handling systems for external oxidizing agents, thereby improving absorption efficiency while minimizing the increase in device complexity. The system generates its own chemical reagent on-demand.

The patent merges the oxidizing agent generation function directly into the scrubber structure by integrating electrolysis cells or chemical generation chambers within the existing scrubbing system. This consolidation combines multiple functions (pollutant absorption and oxidizing agent generation) into a single integrated unit, improving treatment efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

The patent utilizes in-situ generation of oxidizing agents through electrolysis of water or saline solutions, eliminating the need to purchase, store, and transport expensive chemical oxidants. The system uses readily available electricity to generate the required oxidizing agents on-demand, significantly reducing operating costs while maintaining high treatment efficiency. This self-sufficient approach converts a recurring material cost into a more controllable energy cost.

The patent replaces chemical delivery systems (pumps, tanks, dosing equipment) with electrochemical generation systems. By substituting mechanical/chemical material handling with electrical energy-driven in-situ generation, the system reduces both equipment complexity and operating costs associated with chemical logistics, while achieving superior treatment efficiency through controlled oxidant production.