PCU

Sustainable By Design

The CaptiveAire Pollution Control Unit, PCU Series, is designed specifically for the removal of grease particles and abatement of smoke from the air stream of commercial kitchen exhaust systems. The unit, if ordered with the optional odor control section, will reduce odors from the air stream. The PCU is designed for use with a CaptiveAire high efficiency self-cleaning or baffle ventilator but may be used with other high efficiency exhaust hoods.

PCU (Inside View)

PCU with optional exhaust fan

Advanced Filter Monitoring System

The Pollution Control Unit (PCU) with Advanced Filter Monitoring option offers an automated assessment of the unit to ensure proper operation.

Advanced Filter Monitoring Benefits

• Sustainability – Sustainability - Extends life of various filters, addresses specific filters which need replacement based on monitoring
• Ease of Installation and Startup – automatic calibration of the system via HMI
• Maintenance – Provides advanced notice, pinpoints specific faults to address
• Reliability – Ensures proper operation of the PCU

Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)

Overview

An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is an electronic air cleaner used to mitigate smoke and grease from commercial kitchen exhaust air streams. An ESP cell module can be integrated with other PCU filter modules. The ESP cell module has an integrated self-cleaning system to reduce maintenance costs.

Benefits

• Complete Solution – Interlocked with fans, self-cleaning system, and fire system controls
• Reduces Maintenance – Self-cleaning system for ESP cells
• Lower Pressure Drop – Lower pressure drop than comparable mechanical filters
• Engineered to Your Needs – Flexible filter and ESP module configurations
• Superior Durability – Spiked rigid plate ionizer and ceramic isolators ensure superior durability; more robust than wire-type ionizers

Options

• Pre and Post-Filters – Captrate© Solo and mesh filters keep water contained in the ESP module during a self-cleaning cycle and protect ESP cells from foreign debris
• PCU CORE – For a reliable Fire Protection System
• SCS Control Panel – Ideal for ESP self-cleaning system

How ESPs Work

Grease and smoke-laden exhaust pass through the ionizer section of the ESP cell(s). The cell design uses a spiked rigid plate to ionize the air stream through the phenomenon known as corona.

The charged air stream then flows through the collector section where particles are collected.

The above image shows the blue corona which is visible to the naked eye in low-light conditions.

PCU - Fire Suppression Systems

The CORE Protection Fire System is an automatic, pre-engineered fire suppression system. The CORE protection System is designed to provide primary coverage for Pollution control equipment including ducts and filters.

Application

The system is ideally suited for use in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, schools, airports, and other similar facilities.

The PCU CORE control panel is limited to interior applications only. The system must be designed and installed within the guidelines of the Listed Design, Installation, Recharge, and Maintenance Manual.

Component Descriptions

Overview of all the pieces and parts that make up the CORE Fire Protection System.

CORE Circuit Board

The CORE Fire System printed circuit board is a microprocessor based control that provides all the necessary monitoring, timing and supervision functions required for the reliable operation of the CORE Protection Fire System. If a fault is detected anywhere in the CORE system, the audible alarm will periodically sound and the "Fire System Activated" light will flash a fault code to indicate the specific fault detected.

Electric System with Battery Backup

The detection and pull station for CORE comprise an electric circuit that is connected to a battery backup system. In the event of a power outage, the power to all gas and electric appliances must be disrupted through the use of electric gas valves or shunt trip breakers. The battery powers the detection and pull station circuits, as well as monitoring those devices.

Supervised Loop

The supervised loop incorporates both redundancy and fault detection. It is the means by which fire sensors and pull stations are connected to the CORE system.

CORE Control Cabinet

The CORE Control Cabinet contains most of the necessary components for the fire system to function. The control cabinet holds the manifold, surfactant tank and pump, CORE control board, power supply and battery backup.