Transformation of halogenated refrigerant gases
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1. A reactor for decomposing halogenated organic compounds comprising in combination:
- a generally horizontal reaction chamber having opposite inlet and outlet ends and opposite upper and lower sidewalls, the reaction chamber being inclined to facilitate the flow of liquids along the lower sidewall of the reaction chamber to the outlet end;
a burner at the inlet end for introducing a combustible mixture along with halogenated organic compounds into the reaction chamber so that the halogenated organic compounds are decomposed within the reaction chamber; and
a coolant spray manifold mounted to the reaction chamber, the spray manifold extending approximately the length of the reaction chamber, the spray manifold having a plurality of spray orifices for introducing liquid coolant into the reaction chamber, the spray orifices being oriented so that the coolant is directed against the sidewalls for cooling the interior of the reaction chamber.
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The high temperature combustion of hydrogen and oxygen is used to transform halogenated refrigerant gases (HRGs) and halons to produce calcium fluoride salts. Calcium carbonate is also produced by a series of chemical processes. Calcium chloride is partially consumed by the process by reaction with fluoride released during the high temperature combustion of the HRGs. Calcium chloride is also produced in the process during scrubbing of chlorine and during the recovery of ammonia used to remove carbon dioxide. The calcium chloride produced during the process can be used in the combustion reaction to further produce calcium fluoride.
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1. A reactor for decomposing halogenated organic compounds comprising in combination:
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a generally horizontal reaction chamber having opposite inlet and outlet ends and opposite upper and lower sidewalls, the reaction chamber being inclined to facilitate the flow of liquids along the lower sidewall of the reaction chamber to the outlet end; a burner at the inlet end for introducing a combustible mixture along with halogenated organic compounds into the reaction chamber so that the halogenated organic compounds are decomposed within the reaction chamber; and a coolant spray manifold mounted to the reaction chamber, the spray manifold extending approximately the length of the reaction chamber, the spray manifold having a plurality of spray orifices for introducing liquid coolant into the reaction chamber, the spray orifices being oriented so that the coolant is directed against the sidewalls for cooling the interior of the reaction chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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