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Method and apparatus for treating liquids to inhibit growth of living organisms

US5976386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1998
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2103/023
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for treating a liquid to inhibit growth of living organisms therein by adding to the liquid an active biocidal ingredient formed by mixing an oxidant and an amine source, by: producing a predetermined dilution of the oxidant; producing a predetermined dilution of the amine source; synchronously metering the two dilutions into a conduit to continuously mix therein according to a predetermined ratio to produce the active biocidal ingredient having high reproducibility, stability and efficacy in situ in the conduit; and continuously injecting the active biocidal ingredient, as it is produced in situ in the conduit, directly from the conduit into the liquid being treated.

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