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Apparatus for two phase vacuum extraction of soil contaminants

US5197541A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1991
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB09C1/005
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for two phase vacuum extraction of contaminants from the ground involves vacuum withdrawal of liquid and gaseous phases as a common stream, separation of the liquid and gaseous phases, and subsequent treatment of the separated liquid and gases to produce clean effluents. Two phase vacuum extraction employs a single vacuum generating device to remove contaminants in both the liquid stream and soil gases through a single well casing.

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