Catalytic reactive component reduction system and methods for the use thereof
US7694916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2257/702
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, there are provided simplified systems and methods for catalytically deactivating, removing, or reducing the levels of reactive component(s) from the vapor phase of fuel storage tanks. The simple apparatus described herein can be utilized to replace complex OBIGGS systems on the market. Simply stated, in one embodiment of the invention, the vapor phase from the fuel tank is passed over a catalytic bed operated at appropriate temperatures to allow the reaction between free oxygen and the fuel vapor by oxidation of the fuel vapor, thus deactivating reactive component(s) in the gas phase.
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