Patent ID: 7960303
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: B01D,C10L,C12M

Abstract:
1. A method for removing siloxane from adsorbent media and decomposing the siloxane, comprising: providing a first microwave reactor having a source of microwave energy; wherein said first microwave reactor is configured to receive adsorbent media containing siloxane; providing a second microwave reactor having a source of microwave energy fluidly connected to said first microwave reactor; providing a sweep gas flowing through said first microwave reactor and said second microwave reactor; positioning adsorbent media containing siloxane in said first microwave reactor; applying microwave energy to said first microwave reactor to remove siloxane from said adsorbent media; transporting siloxane to said second reactor by said sweep gas; introducing water into said second reactor; and applying microwave energy to said second microwave reactor to form silicon dioxide from siloxane.