Method for soil treatment
US9539455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for irradiating of solids containing petroleum or petroleum derived compounds (PPDCs), such as soils, oily sludge, drill cuttings, sediments, and non-commercial petroleum industry products, with electron beams in order to physically and/or chemically alter the composition of the PPDCs. The method includes the step of separating PPDC gas and liquids in the presence of a gas driver. Optionally, the method includes the steps of treating off-gases and applying one or more amendments to PPCD-impacted solid material pre-irradiation, post-irradiation, or during electron beam irradiation.
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