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In situ remediation of underground organic pollution

US5954452A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1997
Grant dateSep 21, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB09C2101/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Heated hydrogen peroxide reagent under pressure is supplied to a well for underground remediation of pollution; the reaction with the pollutant is exothermic so that the high temperature of the reagent when injected is maintained as the reagent spreads. The remediation reaction is monitored by sensors, to regulate the supply of reagent and to shut off the supply automatically when the pollutant has been reduced to an acceptable level.

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