Abstract: A method of treating acid gas from fuel emissions or ambient air is performed by contacting the acid gas with a highly reactive reductant that has been prepared in a vessel positioned with two electrodes separated by a membrane. An electric potential is applied across the electrodes at a selected voltage and current necessary to generate a strong reductant within the cathodic cell. The reductant is pumped from the cathodic cell to a second vessel. Acid gas from fossil fuel emissions is introduced into the second vessel and upon contacting the cathodic reductant converts into its constituent salt thus sequestering the acid gas within a salt and keeping it from entering the atmosphere. Accordingly, acid gas within ambient gas can be introduced into the second chamber and sequestered in the same manner.

Abstract: A water purification system utilizes a radial filter and an ultraviolet lamp in a small, portable, countertop housing. A standpipe is positioned between the filter and the ultraviolet lamp to control the flow of water so that it flows along substantially the entire length of the UV lamp. The lamp is made integral with a quartz-tube covering and a threaded cap and connector to enable replacement of the UV lamp assembly. The housing encompassing the filter system is also easily disassembled to enable cleaning of the housing and replacement of the filter. A pressure vent is provided in the housing cover to equalize pressure and provide for a water level differential when the filter is disabled. A UV lamp indicator is included to show that the lamp is in operation.

Abstract: A water purification system utilizes a radial filter and an ultraviolet lamp in a small, portable, countertop housing. A standpipe is positioned between the filter and the ultraviolet lamp to control the flow of water so that it flows along substantially the entire length of the UV lamp. The lamp is made integral with a quartz-tube covering and a threaded cap and connector to enable replacement of the UV lamp assembly. The housing encompassing the filter system is also easily disassembled to enable cleaning of the housing and replacement of the filter. A pressure vent is provided in the housing cover to equalize pressure and provide for a water level differential when the filter is disabled. A UV lamp indicator is included to show that the lamp is in operation.