Photocatalytic reactor and process for treating wastewater

Details Photocatalytic reactor and process for treating wastewater Photocatalytic reactor and process for treating wastewater

2007-01-31

2011-10-18

Mayekar, Kishor (Department: 1759)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic...

C422S028000, C210S748080, C210S760000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038938

ABSTRACT:
A photocatalytic reactor with a modular configuration, based on UV light sources and a catalyst, useful for purifying and disinfecting wastewater from confined aquaculture, using Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP), wherein the catalyst is supported over glass sheets as fixed strips within the reactor, at an established distance from the UV light source, and wherein the wastewater is treated as “batches” being re-circulated and returned to the circuit. The wastewater is fed through the lower end of the reactor and submitted to a strong turbulence when passing through perforations or holes made on the supports forming the floors that separate the reaction chambers.

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