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Hepa filter dissolution process

US5288434A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1992
Grant dateFeb 22, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/30
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for dissolution of spent high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and then combining the complexed filter solution with other radioactive wastes prior to calcining the mixed and blended waste feed. The process is an alternate to a prior method of acid leaching the spent filters which is an inefficient method of treating spent HEPA filters for disposal.

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