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Method of altering a fluid-borne contaminant

US7335333B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2004
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/91
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method of altering a fluid-borne contaminant includes the steps of: providing a positive-displacement pump (21) having an inlet (22) and an outlet (23); connecting the pump inlet to a source (24) of contaminated fluid; operating the pump at a pressure ratio sufficient to elevate the pressure and temperature of the fluid and contaminants passing through the pump to alter or convert substantially all of the contaminants passing through the pump.

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