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Processes for treating halogen-containing gases

US7220396B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2003
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/818
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There are disclosed various processes, apparatuses and systems for treating a halogen-containing gas such as F2 that involve generating a plasma in order to reduce chemically the halogen-containing gas into products that are more environmentally manageable. According to a particular embodiment, a reducing agent is mixed with the halogen-containing gas to produce a feed gas mixture and a non-thermal plasma is generated in the feed gas mixture in the presence of liquid water. According to another embodiment, a vaporized portion of a liquid reducing agent is mixed with the halogen-containing gas to produce a reaction mixture and a non-thermal plasma is generated in the reaction gas mixture to reduce the halogen-containing gas.

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