Electric arc for aqueous fluid treatment
US9028689B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2305/023
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aqueous fluid treatment method and system is provided which preferably uses a 3 step electro-chemical oxidation process to remove organic contaminates from water. A high surface area electro-chemical reaction cell can be employed to remove organic particles and precipitate hardness salts from the aqueous solution. Several 3-phase spark arcs generated mixed oxidants and acoustic cavitations to remove dissolved organic compounds and oxidize organic metal compounds in the next step. Finally, a dielectric discharge in aqueous foam is used to eliminate recalcitrant organic compounds such as, but not limited to, polychlorinated aromatics, disinfectants, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals before release to environment or recycled.
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