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Method and apparatus for disposal of filter media

  • US 5,340,464 A
  • Filed: 09/08/1992
  • Issued: 08/23/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A process for disposing of contaminated filter media comprising a hydrocarbon-based polymer or a natural cellulose or synthetic cellulose base, wherein a hydrocarbonaceous contaminant is deposited upon or entrained by said filter media, said process comprising:

  • a. mixing said filter media with a hydrocarbonaceous mixing fluid to form a media-hydrocarbon mixture; and

    b. feeding said media-hydrocarbon mixture to a coking vessel for said mixture to be treated at high temperatures of coking vessel operations utilizing coking conditions to vaporize, carbonize, coke or polymerize said filter media.

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