Patent ID: 6027550
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B01D,Y02A

Abstract:
A method for removing volatile organic compounds from a stream of contaminated air with use of an adsorbent material, said method comprising the steps of:(a) forcing a stream of contaminated air through a first hollow member, said first hollow member having a first end into which said stream is forced at a velocity, and a second end from which clean air is released;(b) providing an adsorbent material in said first hollow member of step (a);(c) accelerating said stream to a higher velocity sufficient to cause said adsorbent material to be entrained in said stream;(d) removing said adsorbent material which contains said volatile organic compounds from said first hollow member; and(e) desorbing said volatile organic compounds from said adsorbent material which contains said volatile organic compounds in step (d) in a second hollow member.