High capture efficiency baffle
A baffle is disclosed which comprises a plurality of substantially S-shaped baffle members and a frame configured to hold the baffle members substantially parallel to each other. The baffle is configured to separate one or more entrained substances from an air stream.
1. A separation cartridge comprising:
a baffle including
a plurality of substantially S-shaped baffle members; and
a frame configured to hold the baffle members substantially parallel to each other; and
another separation medium positioned parallel to the baffle;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system.
2. The separation cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the another separation medium includes a bed of particles.
3. The separation cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of baffle members form a plurality of channels, each channel having a single entry opening and a single exit opening.
4. The separation cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the separation cartridge includes a mesh filter.
5. The separation cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of baffle members have rounded edges.
6. A separation cartridge comprising:
a baffle including a plurality of substantially S-shaped baffle members positioned in a substantially parallel relationship to each other; and
another separation medium;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured so that the air stream passes through the baffle and the another separation medium in series.
7. The separation cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the separation cartridge is configured to be mounted in a kitchen hood.
8. The separation cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of baffle members have rounded edges.
9. The separation cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the another separation medium includes a mesh filter.
10. The separation cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the baffle and the another separation medium are positioned immediately adjacent to or in contact with each other.
11. A baffle for removing an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system comprising:
a plurality of baffle members positioned substantially parallel to each other and extending between a first side of the baffle and a second side of the baffle, the plurality of baffle members defining a plurality of channels each comprising a single entry opening and a single exit opening, the plurality of baffle members having rounded edges;
wherein the minimum amount the oleo substance must be deflected to pass through each of the plurality of channels is at least approximately 180 degrees; and
wherein the baffle is configured to separate the oleo substance from the air stream in the kitchen hood system.
12. The baffle of claim 11 , wherein the baffle members are substantially S-shaped.
13. The baffle of claim 11 , wherein the minimum amount the substance must be deflected to pass through each of the plurality of channels is at least approximately 200 degrees.
14. A separation cartridge comprising the baffle recited in claim 11 and a bed of particles.
15. A separation cartridge comprising:
a baffle including a plurality of baffle members each of which has rounded edges; and
another separation medium;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system.
16. The separation cartridge of claim 15 , wherein the radius of the rounded edges is at least approximately 1.5 times the thickness of the baffle members.
17. The separation cartridge of claim 15 , wherein the another separation medium includes a bed of particles.
18. The separation cartridge of claim 15 , wherein the roundd edges are made by folding the baffle members over on themselves.
19. The separation cartridge of claim 15 , wherein the baffle and the another separation medium are positioned immediately adjacent to or in contact with each other.
20. A baffle comprising a plurality of substantially S-shaped baffle members each of which has rounded edges, the baffle being configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system.
21. The baffle of claim 20 , wherein the baffle is configured so that the minimum amount a substance must be deflected to pass through the baffle is at least approximately 180 degrees.
22. The baffle of claim 20 , wherein the plurality of baffle members define a plurality of channels each of which has a single entry opening and a single exit opening.
23. A separation cartridge comprising the baffle recited in claim 20 and a bed of particles.
24. A separation cartridge comprising:
a baffle including a plurality of substantially S-shaped baffle members;
a mesh filter; and
a bed of particles;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system.
25. The separation cartridge of claim 24 , wherein the mesh filter is positioned between the baffle and the bed of particles.
26. A baffle comprising:
a plurality of baffle members defining a plurality of channels, each channel being configured to deflect an air stream in a kitchen hood system as the air stream passes through the channel;
a frame configured to hold the baffle members in a substantially parallel relationship to each other; and
a plurality of particles positioned inside the channels.
27. The baffle of claim 26 , wherein the particles include inorganic particles.
28. The baffle of claim 26 , wherein the particles are porous.
29. A kitchen hood comprising:
a baffle including a plurality of baffle members each of which has rounded edges, the plurality of baffle members being substantially S-shaped; and
a bed of particles;
wherein the baffle and the bed of particles are positioned in the kitchen hood.
30. The kitchen hood of claim 29 , comprising a separation cartridge that includes the baffle and the bed of particles, the separation cartridge being mounted in the kitchen hood.
31. The kitchen hood of claim 29 , comprising a mesh filter positioned in the kitchen hood.
32. A separation cartridge comprising:
a baffle including a plurality of baffle members each of which has rounded edges; and
a bed of particles;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system.
33. The separation cartridge of claim 32 , wherein the plurality of baffle members are substantially S-shaped.
34. The separation cartridge of claim 32 , comprising a mesh filter.
35. The separation cartridge of claim 32 , wherein the minimum amount a substance must be deflected to pass through the baffle is at least approximately 180 degrees.
36. The separation cartridge of claim 32 , wherein the baffle and the bed of particles are positioned immediately adjacent to or in contact with each other.
37. A separation cartridge comprising:
a baffle including a plurality of substantially S-shaped baffled members; and
a bed of particles;
wherein the separation cartridge is configured to separate an oleo substance from an air stream in a kitchen hood system.
38. The separation cartridge of claim 37 , comprising a mesh filter.
39. The separation cartridge of claim 37 , wherein the baffle and the bed of particles are positioned immediately adjacent to or in contact with each other.