System and method for reducing hydrocarbons in wastewater
US5453165A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S203/17
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method for reducing hydrocarbons in wastewater includes an oil separator and a stripper tower. The tower has a housing that includes a stripper section and a condensation section. The stripper section includes a plurality of trays and steam inlet under the trays. The condensation section includes a plurality of trays and a pan tray having provisions to allow vapors to rise from the stripper section.
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