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Process for recovering sulfur hexafluoride

US5720797A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1996
Grant dateFeb 24, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/151
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for recovering sulfur hexafluoride ("SF.sub.6 "). More specifically, the invention provides a pressure swing adsorption--desorption process for recovering SF.sub.6 from a gas stream using zeolites, activated carbons, or silicalites to adsorb the SF.sub.6.

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