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Title: Successful treatment with supercritical water oxidation

Journal Article · · Environmental Protection
OSTI ID:245300

Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) operates in a totally enclosed system. It uses water at high temperatures and high pressure to chemically change wastes. Oily substances become soluble and complex hydrocarbons are converted into water and carbon dioxide. Research and development on SCWO is described.

OSTI ID:
245300
Journal Information:
Environmental Protection, Vol. 5, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: Jun 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English