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Removal of nitrate and/or organic pollutants from effluents

US5015456A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1990
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2101/30
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A continuous process for the removal of at least one of nitrate and organic contaminants from an aqueous effluent, which process comprises subjecting said effluent to extractive liquid ion-exchange with a long-chain alkylamine dissolved in an organic solvent and present in salt form, and reextracting the loaded organic phase with a base, the treated effluent being recycled for reuse.

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