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): US 4935114; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-244779
• OSTI ID: 7269062
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 15 Sep 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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