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Apparatus and method for purification and disinfection of liquid, solid or gaseous substances

US8168129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2006
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2305/10
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus and method are for disinfection and purification of a liquid, gaseous or solid phase, or a mixture thereof. The apparatus includes: a central electrode, a dielectric layer adjacent to the electrode, a first area adjacent to the dielectric layer, and is configured to introduce a first medium into the first area, a second area adjacent to the first area. The apparatus is also configured to introduce a second medium into the second area, and for creating a plasma in the first medium, while the first medium is present in the first area, by applying a voltage between the first electrode and a second electrode. An injector injects the plasma into the second area, in order to be mixed with the second medium.

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