Catalytic regenerative thermal oxidizer
US5262131A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalytic regenerative oxidizer (18) comprises a closed casing (24) having upper and lower ends, an input port (20) at the lower end and an output port (22) at the upper end. The casing contains a plurality of stacked layers or beds, including upper (34), lower (32), and central beds (40) of silica gravel or the like. Two catalyst layers (36, 38) are provided in the stack, one between the lower and central gravel beds, and the other between the upper and central gravel beds. A heating element (42) is situated in the central bed, for maintaining at least one of the catalyst layers at an activation temperature in the range of about 500-1000 deg.F. The catalyst layers are formed by a multiplicity of ceramic pellets on which is deposited a catalyst material, such as precious metal. The contaminated gas stream enters the casing through the lower port and passes vertically through the stacked beds and layers. Oxidation of the organic compounds occurs in the catalyst layers, such that clean air is discharged through the outlet port.
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