Methods and apparatuses for reducing emissions of volatile...

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2008-12-19

2011-12-06

Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1776)

Gas separation: processes

Solid sorption

Organic gas or liquid particle sorbed

C417S437000, C435S262000, C588S405000, C588S409000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070855

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for reducing emissions of a volatile organic compound (“VOC”) from a source of the VOC. The method includes the steps of: (A) operatively positioning a VOC-absorbing material between the source of the VOC and the atmosphere, wherein the VOC from the source of the VOC must pass through the VOC-absorbing material before being vented to the atmosphere, and wherein the VOC-absorbing material comprises: (i) a permeable substrate; and (ii) a stripper for the VOC; and (B) exposing the stripper of the VOC-absorbing material to bacteria, wherein the bacteria is selected for being capable of converting the VOC to another compound. A method for pumping a fluid from a low-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid outlet and a method for storing or transporting a fluid are also provided, wherein the fluid comprises a VOC.

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