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Method for removing phosphorus

US8216476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/907
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for removing phosphorus includes at least the steps of: 1) placing lanthanum oxide hydrate (absorbent) into a device for removing phosphorus, and allowing sewage having a phosphorus content of less than 100 mg/L to flow through the device; 2) adding sodium hydroxide (regeneration solution of the absorbent) when the absorption capacity of the device is exhausted, and allowing the regeneration reaction to proceed for between 4 and 12 hours; and 3) collecting eluate from step 2) and recycling phosphorus.

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