Microwave-enhanced chemical processes

Patent · Tue Jun 19 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:7269062

Varma, R

A process is disclosed for the disposal of toxic wastes including chlorinated hydrocarbons, comprising, establishing a bed of non-metallic particulates having a high dielectric loss factor. Intimate contact of the particulates and the toxic wastes at a temperature in excess of about 400 C in the presence of microwave radiation for a time sufficient breaks the hydrocarbon chlorine bonds. Detoxification values in excess of 80 are provided and further detoxification of the bed is followed by additional disposal of toxic wastes. 1 figure.

• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4935114
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-244779
• OSTI ID: 7269062
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320305* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Industrial Waste Management
DETOXIFICATION
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HYDROCARBONS
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS
ORGANIC CHLORINE COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
REMEDIAL ACTION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TOXIC MATERIALS
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT