Method for removing contaminants from a fluid stream
US8420038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2220/46
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for removing at least one contaminant from a fluid stream includes filtering the fluid stream with a filtration medium. The filtration medium includes an impregnate. The impregnate includes an organic amine and an inorganic metal salt. The inorganic metal salt includes magnesium oxide, calcium oxide or combinations thereof. The medium has from about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of impregnate. The impregnate contains from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight organic amine, and the organic amine includes aqueous urea, solid urea, melamine or mixtures thereof. The impregnate contains from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight metal salt. The impregnate optionally further includes a surfactant such as polyacrylic acid. In some embodiments, the method includes removing at least two contaminants from the fluid stream.
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