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Water decontamination method using peroxide photolysis ionizer

  • US 5,439,595 A
  • Filed: 08/25/1993
  • Issued: 08/08/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for the removal of contaminants from water, comprising the steps of:

  • a. providing a first and a second reaction chamber and a source of ultraviolet radiation operatively associated therewith;

    b. introducing into the first reaction chamber a stream of water;

    c. providing a stream of oxidizing reagent out of fluid contact with the stream of water;

    d. simultaneously subjecting the water and the oxidizing reagent to the ultraviolet radiation to irradiate them and hydrolyze the reagent;

    e. introducing the irradiated water and hydrolyzed reagent to the second reaction chamber; and

    f. mixing the water and the reagent in the second chamber while subjecting the water and the reagent to ultraviolet radiation from the source.

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