Method for destruction of organic compounds by co-oxidation with activated carbon
US6982068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/00415
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for oxidizing carbon adsorbable organic compounds in a controlled manner within a bed of activated carbon. The bed of activated carbon is exposed to a source of molecular oxygen, such as air, and is controlled within a temperature range whereby the molecular oxygen is slowly oxidizing the activated carbon. Under this controlled set of conditions, the activated carbon will oxidize organic compounds present within the bed of activated carbon. This technique has widespread versatility for the controlled destruction of organic vapors and liquids by activated carbon and applications for the regeneration of spent activated carbons containing previously adsorbed organic compounds.
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