Patent ID: 8173015
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: B01J,C02F

Abstract:
1. A photocatalytic reactor for carrying out a photocatalytic reaction on an aqueous liquid which is to be treated, the reactor comprising (i) a reaction chamber which is divided by a plurality of foraminated members into a plurality of separate spaces, each space having a base which comprises one of the foraminated members which supports a plurality of mobile photocatalyst particles, the size and density of the particles is such that they tend to rest on the foraminated members while the aqueous liquid is being treated; and (ii) an aeration device located below plurality of foraminated members which causes gas bubbles to rise through the aqueous liquid which is being treated, through the foraminated members, and from each of the foraminated members so as to agitate and move the plurality of mobile photocatalyst particles resting on each foraminated member.