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Method and installation for treating effluent gas containing hydrocarbons

US6849105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2002
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/54
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Prior to passing through pumping apparatus effluent gas containing hydrocarbons is subjected to washing by being sprayed with aromatic type oil in oil-recirculating washing apparatus. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contained in the effluent gas are trapped by being absorbed in the oil. The method is suitable for treating effluent gas coming from an installation for chemical vapor deposition or infiltration using a reagent gas containing a precursor for pyrolytic carbon, or else coming from a cementation installation.

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