Grantee Research Project Results
Final Report: Retrofit Air Pollution Control Filter for Restaurant Underfired Charbroilers
EPA Contract Number: EPD10061Title: Retrofit Air Pollution Control Filter for Restaurant Underfired Charbroilers
Investigators: Wright, Steve R.
Small Business: Innova Tech, Inc.
EPA Contact: Richards, April
Phase: II
Project Period: May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2012
Project Amount: $224,996
RFA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase II (2010) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) , SBIR - Air Pollution
Description:
Summary/Accomplishments (Outputs/Outcomes):
A new cost-effective emissions control system, approximately two-thirds less energy intensive than conventional alternatives, was developed that integrates (a) a novel self-cleaning inertial disk filter already commercialized as a metalworking oil mist eliminator with (b) a proprietary water mist evaporative cooler for VOC condensation and (c) a continuous grease removal system for long-term unattended operation. The rotary disk filter prototype was successfully combined with a H2O mist evaporative cooling injection module that successfully demonstrated elevated temperature aerosol grease particulate and vapor condensation/removal, which was compared with competitive technologies already in the marketplace. Integrated spray nozzles within the grease separation/collection chamber of the prototype, periodically spraying a commercial degreaser, allowed continuous operation with minimal grease retention/build-up. Technology attributes/benefits include: compactness, ease of maintenance/service, enhanced grease particulate and vapor removal efficiencies, increased environmental compliance, enhanced worker/customer safety, reduced capital and operational costs, elimination of contaminated media disposal in landfills, and long service life.
Conclusions:
Supplemental Keywords:
product differentiation, commercial kitchen ventilation, grease vapor reduction, NovaMistTM, independent testing/validation, VOC removal, industry standard, aerosol grease filtration system, evaporative cooling, aerosol grease filter, technology licensing, grease vapor condensation, competitive performance, strategic partnership, joint venture, high quality, value proposition, grease PM removal, grease particulate filtration, high efficiency, clean-in-place (CIP)SBIR Phase I:
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