Patent ID: 8012423
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A recycling apparatus for spent protective atmosphere gas contaminated with fouling organic decomposition byproduct materials, said recycling apparatus comprising: a compressor having an inlet connected to a spent protective atmosphere gas supply line; a solvent supply configured to supply solvent to a gas passage at or upstream of said compressor; a first chamber connected to an outlet of said compressor, said first chamber being configured to receive compressed gas from said compressor and to collect a mixture including the solvent and any contaminants entrapped or dissolved in the solvent and an additional chamber provided upstream of said compressor and having an inlet connected to the spent protective atmosphere gas supply line; wherein said first chamber includes a drain with a drain valve configured to discharge the mixture from said first chamber, and said drain is configured to supply the discharged mixture to said additional chamber.