Patent ID: 7272953
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for separating and neutralizing entrained ammonia from an oil stream being removed from a refrigeration system comprised of: a) a treatment tank for holding an aqueous media; b) a closed receiving tank for receiving an ammonia-entrained oil supply from said refrigeration system; c) a circulation pipeline having a first end and a second end with said first end of said circulation pipeline being oriented in the bottom of said treatment tank and in fluid communication therewith and with said second end being oriented in the top of said treatment tank and in fluid communication therewith; d) means for pumping said aqueous media through said circulation pipeline, located intermediate said first end and said second end of said circulation pipeline; e) means for drawing gases from said receiving tank and introducing said gases to said aqueous solution; f) means for controllably introducing a neutralizing agent into said aqueous solution; g) means for connecting said receiving tank to said refrigeration system; h) means for draining said receiving tank, and i) means for discharging said aqueous mixture.