Microwave-enhanced chemical processes

Patent Application · Thu Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:5466062

Varma, R

This invention pertains to a process for disposal of toxic wastes including chlorinated hydrocarbons, comprising, establishing a bed of non-metallic particulates having a high dielectric loss factor. Effecting intimate contact of the particulates and the toxic wastes at a temperature in excess of about 400{degree}C. In the presence of microwave radiation for a time sufficient to break the hydrocarbon chlorine bonds and provide detoxification values in excess of 80 and further detoxifying the bed followed by additional disposal of toxic wastes.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): PATENTS-US-A7244779
• Application Number: ON: DE91017343; PPN: US 7-244779
• OSTI ID: 5466062
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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12 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE AND NON-RADIOACTIVE WASTES FROM NUCLEAR FACILITIES
CHLORINATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
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HALOGENATED ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS
MICROWAVE RADIATION
USES
DESIGN
ELECTRIC FIELDS
INVENTIONS
OXIDATION
RADIOACTIVE WASTES
TOXIC MATERIALS
VERY HIGH TEMPERATURE
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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RADIATIONS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
WASTES
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