Enhanced reactive metal wall for dehalogenation of hydrocarbons

Patent · Sun Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:870542

Howson, Paul E ^[1]; Mackenzie, Patricia D ^[2]; Horney, David P ^[3]

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1. Latham, NY
2. Clifton Park, NY
3. Mayfield, NY

A method is provided for remediation of contaminated solutions using a tiered metal wall or column. The tiered metal wall or column has at least three zones with graduated sizes of reducing metal particles. Contaminated solutions pass through the tiered wall or column to dehalogenate contaminant halogenated hydrocarbons.

• Research Organization: SANDIA CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
• Patent Number(s): US 5543059
• OSTI ID: 870542
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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