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Ventilation of porous media

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5177290

Methods are presented for distributing gases throughout the interstices of porous materials and removing volatile substances from the interstices of porous materials. Continuous oscillation of pressures and flows results in increased penetration of the interstices by flowing gases and increased transport of gaseous components out of the interstices. The invention is particularly useful in soil vapor extraction. 10 figures.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC ()
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5288169
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-829346
OSTI ID:
5177290
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English