Method and apparatus for solar destruction of toxic and hazardous materials

Patent · Tue Oct 29 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5950105

Gibson, G W

Toxic and hazardous organic materials are photochemically and thermally changed into innocuous and environmentally acceptable products through the proper application of solar energy. The present invention is especially well-suited for the destruction of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) which are resistant to conventional incineration. The method and apparatus described herein are also capable of handling liquids, solids or vapors, with only minor operating modifications. In an enhanced alternative, the rate of oxidation is controlled through the entire transformation process, or portions thereof, to reduce energy needs in de-toxifying biological or chemical ordinance or the like.

• Assignee: Focus Environmental Systems
• Patent Number(s): US 4549528
• OSTI ID: 5950105
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 21 Feb 1984; Other Information: PAT-APPL-582039
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DESIGN
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