Gas fumigation method and system
US6047497A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M17/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for fumigating at least one region with a non-flammable gaseous mixture including phosphine. A sensor senses the concentration of phosphine for atmosphere of the region and a flow controller controls flow to the region in response to the sensed concentration. A recycling passage removes a portion of the atmosphere from the region and returns the atmosphere to create a recycle flow through the region. In addition, a gas mixing system is provided to supply the non-flammable mixture by mixing phosphine from a phosphine source and an inert substance from an inert substance source.
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