Decontamination of PCB contaminated solids

Details Decontamination of PCB contaminated solids Decontamination of PCB contaminated solids

1991-05-23

1993-09-14

Lewis, Michael

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment

Containment

Solidification, vitrification, or cementation

423240R, 4232453, 110346, 134 19, H01B 1500, F23G 5027

Patent

active

052451135

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for removal of PCBs or similar refractory organic substances from solid surfaces, such as soil or hardware, e.g., capacitors and transformers containing a charge or residue of PCB or similar fluids. Such toxic substances are volatilized from substrates contaminated therewith by contacting them with carrier gas, such as a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and steam. The carrier gas and volatilized components are introduced into a partial oxidation zone of a gas generator where PCBs are completely destroyed at a temperature range of 2800.degree. F. to 3500.degree. F.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3627289 (1971-12-01), Erman
patent: 4699667 (1987-10-01), Walsh
patent: 4778606 (1988-10-01), Meenan et al.
patent: 4794871 (1989-01-01), Schmidt et al.
patent: 4961391 (1990-10-01), Mak et al.
patent: 4977839 (1990-12-01), Fochtman et al.
patent: 4982039 (1991-01-01), Benson et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Decontamination of PCB contaminated solids does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Decontamination of PCB contaminated solids, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Decontamination of PCB contaminated solids will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2028732