Method and installation for the destruction of laboratory waste
US5347930A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S149/124
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method and installation for the destruction and of containers containing dangerous and noxious laboratory wastes, by explosion in a submerged medium. The automatic treatment installation comprises: at least one basin filled with water for submersion of the containers; means for the automatic conveyance and subsequent submersion of the baskets carrying waste containers; explosion means (explosive fuses and detonators); these means being integrated into a whole complex comprising: an area for the loading of the baskets; a room for the storage of explosives and a room for the storage of the detonators, with safety areas; and a system for the recovery of the broken containers. This method and installation can be applied to the destruction of wastes and products from all laboratories chemicals facilities.
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