US3827946A
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Method for the disposal of combustible and dilute aqueous wastes
Assignee: United States Atomic Energy Commission
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Filing: 1972-06-05
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD FOR THE DISPOSAL OF COMBUSTIBLE AND DILUTE AQUEOUS WASTES IN WHICH POTABLE WATER AND USEFUL POWER ARE KPRODUCED. COMBUSTIBLE WASTE, TOGETHER IF NECESSARY WITH CONVENTIONAL FUEL, IS BURNED IN A FLUIDIZED-BED STEAM GENERATOR, THE STEAM THUS PRODUCED IS USED TO EVAPORATE DILUTE AQUEOUS WASTES IN THE FIRST STAGE OF A TWO-STAGE FLUIDIZED-BED EVAPORATOR; THE STREAM INTHE FIRST STAGE IS USED TOEVAPORATE DILUTE AQUEOUS WASTES IN THE SECOND STAGE OF THE TWO-STAGE FLUIDIZED-BED STEAM GENERATOR; TNE STEAM PRODUCED IN THE SECOND STAGE IS USED TO GENERATE POWER; AND THE SPENT STEAM FROM THE FIRST AND SECOND FLUIDIZED-BED EVAPORATORS IS CONDENSED AS POTABLE WATER.
Inventors
- 👤 E Grimmett
- 👤 P Lamont
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2026-11-04 09:35
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/02; C02F1/04; C02F1/048; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/18; B01J8/24; C02F1/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S159/00; Y10S159/03; Y10S159/39
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |