Patent ID: 6423277
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: B01D,B01J

Abstract:
An apparatus for oxidizing a nitric oxide-containing gaseous stream comprising:(a) an oxidation chamber for contacting a nitric oxide-containing gaseous stream with an activated oxidizing compound; (b) at least one distributor comprising a wicking system to introduce said oxidizing compound into said oxidation chamber, said distributor supplying said oxidizing compound through a first opening defined in said oxidation chamber; (c) at least one microwave generator for irradiating said oxidizing compound and thereby forming said activated oxidizing compound, said microwave generator emitting microwave energy through a second opening defined in said oxidation chamber; and (d) a corrosion shield lining interior surfaces of said oxidation chamber and covering exposed portions of said microwave generator in said second opening of said oxidation chamber.