Patents Examined by Ouimazd Ojan
  • Reduction of chlorinated organics in the incineration of wastes
    Patent number: 5021229
    Abstract: A method of diminishing the amount of chlorinated organics released to the atmosphere in the incineration of wastes which includes injecting calcium-based sorbents into the flue gas at around 700.degree. C. to react with HCl to remove it from the flue gas to prevent it from forming the chlorinated organics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Environmental Protection Agency
    Inventor: Brian K. Gullett