Title

Method and apparatus for destroying organic compounds in fluid

Inventors

Yin Zhang
John C. Crittenden
David W. Hand, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow
David L. Perram, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

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Abstract

An apparatus for the photocatalytic oxidation of organic contaminants in fluid includes a reactor and a photocatalyst affixed to support material. Preferably, the outer wall of the reactor is constructed of material transmissive of ultraviolet radiation. The support material preferably is transmissive of ultraviolet radiation. The support material can also be an adsorbent material. Also, a method for photocatalytic oxidation of organic contaminants in fluid. Also, a method for preparation of a supported photocatalyst. Also, a supported photocatalyst adapted for the photocatalytic oxidation of organic contaminants in fluid. Also, a method for preparing a photocatalyst adapted for the photocatalytic oxidation of organic contaminants in fluid.

Patent Number

5,501,801

Assignee

Board of Control of Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich.

Application Number

160,102

Date Filed

11-30-1993

Certificate of Correction

No

Issue Date

3-26-1996

Disciplines

Engineering | Environmental Engineering

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Zhang, Yin; Crittenden, John C.; Hand, David W.; and Perram, David L., "Method and apparatus for destroying organic compounds in fluid" (1996). Michigan Tech Patents. 85.
https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/patents/85