Microwave destruction of trichloroethylene in a H 
            2O - O 
            2 - Ar plasma

Ian M. Kennedy; Youngsam Ko; GoSu S. Yang; Daniel P Y Chang

Microwave destruction of trichloroethylene in a H ₂O - O ₂ - Ar plasma

Ian M. Kennedy, Youngsam Ko, GoSu S. Yang, Daniel P Y Chang

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

The use of a microwave system was studied for the treatment of streams of trichloroethylene (TCE) and toluene that are desorbed from a sorbent bed. A small amount of O ₂ was added to ensure that an adequate stoichiometry is maintained to prevent soot and PAH formation. The detoxification reactions of TCE or toluene occurred in a plug flow reactor (microwave cavity) within which a stable plasma is initiated and sustained by a microwave-induced discharge. GC measurements indicated that complete destruction of the TCE is achieved. GC/MS analysis of sorbent tube samples indicated that the effluent of the plasma system is free of dioxins and PAH to within detectable limits. Original is an abstract.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts
Volume	41
Edition	1
Publication status	Published - 2001
Event	221st ACS National Meeting - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Apr 1 2001 → Apr 5 2001

Other

Other	221st ACS National Meeting
Country	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	4/1/01 → 4/5/01

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Kennedy, I. M., Ko, Y., Yang, G. S., & Chang, D. P. Y. (2001). Microwave destruction of trichloroethylene in a H ₂O - O ₂ - Ar plasma In ACS National Meeting Book of Abstracts (1 ed., Vol. 41)

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