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Supercritical Water Oxidation Program (SCWOP); Technology summary

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/144783· OSTI ID:144783
Purpose of SCWOP is to develop and demonstrate supercritical water oxidation as a viable technology for treating DOE hazardous and mixed wastes and to coordinate SCWO research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation activities. The process involves bringing together organic waste, water, and an oxidant (air, O{sub 2}, etc.) to temperatures and pressures above water`s critical point (374 C, 22.1 MPa); organic destruction is >99.99% efficient, and the resulting effluents (mostly water, CO{sub 2}) are relatively benign. Pilot-scale (300--500 gallons/day) SCWO units are to be constructed and demonstrated. Two phases will be conducted: hazardous waste pilot plant demonstration and mixed waste pilot demonstration. Contacts for further information and for getting involved are given.
Research Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Technology Development
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
144783
Report Number(s):
DOE/EM--0121P; ON: DE94008853
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English