Method and apparatus for encapsulating particulates

A method for collecting particulates from a process area containing surfaces exposed to the particulates, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a reservoir of capture liquid;
• subjecting the capture liquid to ultrasonic waves to generate an aerosol;
• and
• introducing the aerosol into the process area to coat the surfaces of the process area and encapsulate and adhere the particulates against the surfaces with the aerosol.

A method for collecting particulates from a process area containing surfaces exposed to the particulates, the method comprising the steps of:

• generating an aerosol from a capture liquid;
• introducing the aerosol into the process area to coat the surfaces of the process area and encapsulate and adhere the particulates against the surfaces with the aerosol;
• and
• venting a portion of the aerosol from the process area as an exhaust stream.

A method for removing hazardous particles from a space enclosed by walls, the method comprising the steps of:

• supplying to a reservoir a liquid that can be bound to the particles and to the walls;
• subjecting the liquid to ultrasonic waves to form an atomized liquid;
• and
• introducing the atomized liquid into the space to encapsulate the particles and cause the encapsulated particles to adhere to the walls.