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Method for removing harmful components in an exhaust gas

US7005117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2002
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of removing harmful components of a perfluorocarbon gas or a perfluorocompound including the step of mixing at least one of a hydrocarbon gas and NH3 gas with an exhaust gas containing a perfluorocarbon or a perfluorocompound discharged from manufacturing equipment. The method also includes the step of thermally decomposing the resulting mixed gas in a non-oxidizing atmosphere.

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