Patent ID: 6150580
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: A62D,B01J

Abstract:
A method for destroying hazardous organics, comprising the steps of:introducing combustible waste comprising organic matter into a wet oxidation reactor having a compressive member;introducing an oxidant and water into the wet oxidation reactor;compressing the waste, water and oxidant mixture with said compressive member to form a compressed mixture;reacting the compressed mixture at a temperature of at least 720.degree. F. and a pressure of greater than 3,200 psi to form reaction products, resulting in the occurrence of a process of corrosive change on inner surfaces of the wet oxidation reactor;decompressing the reaction products within the wet oxidation reactor;venting the reaction products from the wet oxidation reactor; andreversing the process of corrosive change occurring on the inner surfaces of the wet oxidation reactor by repeating the step of introducing combustible waste comprising organic matter into a wet oxidation reactor.