Patent · US Expired

Method of removing scale-forming substances from hot water system

US4045338A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1976
Grant dateAug 30, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 30, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01F11/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is a filter which comprises a porous support covered by carbonaceous fibers having a carbon content of at least 85%, wherein the individual fibers have a length in the range of from 0.1 to 5 mm and a diameter in the range of from 1 to 50 .mu. and acidic groups in a concentration of at least 0.01 meq/g on their surface. The filter is particularly useful for removing substances from water in a supply system for a steam generator.

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