Method and apparatus for photothermal destruction of toxic organic compounds contained in a gas stream
US5650549A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2259/808
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for photothermal detoxification of toxic organic compounds are provided. The apparatus comprises a means for maintaining the gas stream from the targeted source at a temperature of greater than 200.degree. C., an optional air pollution control device, a radiation source which emits radiation at a wavelength of less than 320 nm and an outlet for releasing the nontoxic reaction products to the atmosphere.
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