The team of scientists has created a compact and efficient device that improves air quality in sectors such as energy, construction, and engineering.
A group of researchers from Voronezh State University of Engineering Technology (VSUET) has developed and patented a new model of wet dust collector capable of efficiently cleaning the air of industrial emissions. The device can be used in power generation, mechanical engineering, construction and other industries.
The scientists’ main objective was to simplify the filtration process, reducing the size and complexity of the equipment while increasing air purification efficiency through the use of incoming wave and water mist methods. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
The equipment includes a water cleaning module with an inlet for contaminated air, a water tank that acts as a barrier, ducts with aerodynamic barriers, curved guides and droplet collectors arranged in a labyrinth pattern. It also incorporates high-efficiency filters and an outlet for purified air.
“Microbiological assessment of the air in the facilities where the collector was installed showed its effectiveness. The device removes suspended particles, including dust, thanks to a thin layer of moving liquid and the labyrinth-type collector. At the same time, it is easy to use and does not require high energy consumption,” explained project leader Olga Korneyeva, head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at VSUET.
According to the developers, this model is more compact, cost-effective, efficient and resistant to contamination during operation, making it a promising solution for industry and environmental protection.
In addition to these advances, other countries around the world, including BRICS countries, are also implementing innovative technologies to purify air and reduce pollution, demonstrating a global effort to improve environmental quality. For example, Indian authorities have conducted an experiment planting clouds with special particles to purify the air in New Delhi, stimulating precipitation and facilitating the deposition of pollutants.
This approach forms part of the country’s broader efforts to introduce innovative and sustainable climate solutions in highly polluted urban environments. The information was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.
Similarly, in Oman, a start-up has developed an eco-friendly algae-based air purifier that absorbs CO2 and releases oxygen without the need for industrial filters, suitable for vehicles, offices, and schools.
According to Times of Oman, the team is currently working on adapting this technology to domestic ventilation systems and public buildings, expanding its impact on air quality and energy efficiency.
In China, the country is intensifying efforts to eliminate severe air pollution and reduce the number of days with heavy pollution to less than 1 per cent per year, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, reports CCTV+, a partner of TV BRICS.
Measures implemented include phasing out obsolete industrial facilities, introducing ultra-low emission technologies, promoting clean heating, and strengthening control over emissions from vehicles and other mobile sources.
African Times published this article in partnership with International Media Network TV BRICS
