Liquid purification or separation – With heater or heat exchanger – Diverse separators
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Cintins, Ivars C. (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
With heater or heat exchanger
Diverse separators
C210S188000, C210S195100, C210S251000, C210S259000, C210S266000, C210S269000, C422S186220
Reexamination Certificate
active
07108784
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses are provided for the removal and destruction of ammonia from an aqueous medium. The methods and apparatuses include the removal of ammonia from an aqueous medium by contact with either natural or synthetic zeolite. The spent zeolite is re-generated for continuous use, while the ammonia is concentrated as ammonium sulfate, and ultimately destroyed via combustion. A system for monitoring and maintaining an ammonia removal system by an off-site provider is also disclosed.
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Williams Charles S.
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