18080262. MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CATALYSIS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE TREATMENT simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CATALYSIS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE TREATMENT
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Inventor(s)
Ghaith J. Nadhreen of Thuwal (SA)
Abdulrahman B. Aljedaani of Thuwal (SA)
MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CATALYSIS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE TREATMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18080262 titled 'MICROWAVE-ASSISTED CATALYSIS FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE TREATMENT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a Traveling Wave Reactor (TWR) that uses microwave radiation to treat hazardous substances (HS). The reactor includes a microwave-transparent tube, an outer resonant tube, a microwave source, and a tube rotator. The method involves introducing HS gas into the reactor, contacting it with a catalyst bed, and irradiating the bed with microwaves to activate the conversion of HS.
- The Traveling Wave Reactor (TWR) utilizes microwave radiation to treat hazardous substances.
- The reactor consists of a microwave-transparent tube, an outer resonant tube, a microwave source, and a tube rotator.
- The method involves introducing HS gas into the reactor, contacting it with a catalyst bed, and irradiating the bed with microwaves to activate the conversion of HS.
Potential Applications: - Environmental remediation - Chemical industry for waste treatment - Research and development for new catalytic processes
Problems Solved: - Efficient treatment of hazardous substances - Utilization of microwave technology for chemical reactions - Improved conversion of HS into less harmful compounds
Benefits: - Reduced environmental impact - Faster and more effective treatment of hazardous substances - Potential for new advancements in catalytic processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Microwave-Assisted Hazardous Substance Treatment Technology This technology can be applied in industries dealing with hazardous waste management, environmental cleanup companies, and research institutions focusing on catalytic processes.
Prior Art: Prior research on microwave-assisted chemical reactions and catalytic processes can provide insights into similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on microwave-assisted chemical reactions and their applications in environmental remediation can provide valuable information for further advancements in this technology.
Questions about Traveling Wave Reactor (TWR): 1. How does the rotation of the microwave-transparent tube impact the treatment process in the reactor? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this technology for industrial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
A Traveling Wave Reactor (TWR) includes an inner microwave-transparent tube including an inlet and an outlet; an outer resonant tube surrounding a section of the microwave-transparent tube; a microwave source operable to provide microwave radiation to the resonant tube, wherein the microwave radiation creates a traveling microwave field in the resonant tube; and a tube rotator operable to rotate the microwave-transparent tube. A method for HS treatment includes introducing a gas comprising HS into a Traveling Wave Reactor (TWR), wherein the TWR includes a microwave source and a microwave-transparent tube including a catalyst bed; contacting the gas with the catalyst bed; and irradiating the catalyst bed with microwaves emitted by the microwave source, thereby activating a conversion of HS.
