Method and apparatus for solar destruction of toxic and hazardous materials
US4432344A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S588/90
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Toxic and hazardous organic materials are photochemically and thermally changed into innocuous and environmentally acceptable products through the proper application of solar energy. The present invention is especially well-suited for the destruction of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) which are resistant to conventional incineration The method and apparatus described herein are also capable of handling liquids, solids or vapors, with only minor operating modifications.
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