Systems and methods for removing volatile compounds from water-storage tanks
First Claim
1. A system for reducing an amount of volatile organic compounds comprising:
- a water-storage tank comprising a tank containing water, a roof positioned over the tank, and a headspace region formed between the roof and a surface of the water contained in the tank;
an air exchange system positioned at least partially in the headspace region that is configured to exchange air exterior to the tank with air inside the tank; and
a water conveyance device located at least partially in the water of the water-storage tank and which is configured to convey water in a manner that produces a surface flow velocity,wherein the air exchange system comprises;
(i) a port that enables air to flow out of the water-storage tank; and
(ii) an active air ventilation device configured to facilitate movement of air exterior of the water-storage tank into the headspace region, andwherein the active air ventilation device is attached to the roof of the water-storage tank such that exterior air exits the active air ventilation device directly into the headspace region that is above the surface of the water.
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Abstract
A system for reducing an amount of volatile organic compounds which includes: a water-storage tank having a tank containing water, a roof positioned over the tank, and a headspace region formed between the roof and a surface of the water contained in the tank; an air exchange system positioned at least partially in the headspace region that is configured to exchange air exterior to the tank with air inside the tank; and a water conveyance device located at least partially in the water of the water-storage tank and which is configured to convey water in a manner that produces a surface flow velocity. A method reducing an amount of volatile organic compounds is also included.
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1. A system for reducing an amount of volatile organic compounds comprising:
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a water-storage tank comprising a tank containing water, a roof positioned over the tank, and a headspace region formed between the roof and a surface of the water contained in the tank; an air exchange system positioned at least partially in the headspace region that is configured to exchange air exterior to the tank with air inside the tank; and a water conveyance device located at least partially in the water of the water-storage tank and which is configured to convey water in a manner that produces a surface flow velocity, wherein the air exchange system comprises;
(i) a port that enables air to flow out of the water-storage tank; and
(ii) an active air ventilation device configured to facilitate movement of air exterior of the water-storage tank into the headspace region, andwherein the active air ventilation device is attached to the roof of the water-storage tank such that exterior air exits the active air ventilation device directly into the headspace region that is above the surface of the water. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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