Method and apparatus for solar destruction of toxic and hazardous materials
US4549528A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1984 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- 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. In an enhanced alternative, the rate of oxidation is controlled through the entire transformation process, or portions thereof, to reduce energy needs in de-toxifying biological or chemical ordinance or the like.
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