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System and method for reducing hydrocarbons in wastewater

US5453165A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 1994
Grant dateSep 26, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2014

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  • 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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