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Apparatus and method for the photopromoted catalyzed degradation of compounds in a fluid stream

  • US 5,516,492 A
  • Filed: 06/30/1992
  • Issued: 05/14/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A reactor for use in the photopromoted catalyzed degradation of compounds in a fluid stream, comprising:

  • a light source;

    a conduit for directing said fluid stream into optical proximity to the light source, said conduit defining a reaction chamber;

    a solid catalyst; and

    a structure for supporting the catalyst in a predetermined spatial distribution within said reaction chamber and in contact with said fluid stream so that light from the light source illuminates the catalyst at an intensity within a preselected range for degradation of said compounds;

    said catalyst having a surface concentration on said supporting structure which increases with distance from the light source.

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