US4312758A
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Effluent treatment process
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1980-06-09
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Granted: 1982-01-26
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Expires: 2000-06-09
Abstract
Abstract Process for the treatment of decontamination effluents, more particularly the components of nuclear reactors, of the type containing in solution permanganate, phosphate and sulphate ions and active manganese, chrome and cobalt ions, wherein it comprises the successive stages of reducing the permanganate ions by adding hydrogen peroxide, alkalization to a pH equal to or above 12, separation of the precipitate formed and final acidification of the residual liquid phase to bring its pH to a value compatible with discharge into the environment. The invention also relates to an apparatus for performing the above process.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves Berton
- 👤 Pierre Chauvet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:12
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A process for decontaminating the components of nuclear reactors by treating decontamination effluents, of the type containing in solution permanganate, phosphate and sulphate ions, as well as radio active manganeses, chrome and cobalt ions, comprising the successive steps of reducing the permanganate ions by adding hydrogen peroxide, and adding to the effluent a nickel salt selected from the group consisting of NiSO 4 and the nitrate (Ni(NO 3 ) 2 .6H 2 O, raising the alkalinity to a pH of 12 or above, separating the resulting precipitate and final acidification of the residual liquid phase to approximately a neutral pH to make it possible to discharge into the environment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A process for decontaminating the components of nuclear reactors by treating decontamination effluents, of the type containing in solution permanganate, phosphate and sulphate ions, as well as radio active manganeses, chrome and cobalt ions, comprising the successive steps of reducing the permanganate ions by adding hydrogen peroxide, and adding to the effluent a nickel salt selected from the group consisting of NiSO 4 and the nitrate (Ni(NO 3 ) 2 .6H 2 O, raising the alkalinity to a pH of 12 or above, separating the resulting precipitate and final acidification of the residual liquid phase to approximately a neutral pH to make it possible to discharge into the environment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A process for the treatment of effluents according to claim 1, wherein after the final reduction stage by hydrogen peroxide FeSO 4 .7H 2 O is added to the effluent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process for the treatment of effluents according to claim 1, wherein hydrogen peroxide is added until the oxidation-reduction potential is adjusted to a value of approximately 550 mV, as compared to a calomel electrode.
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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) | 1985-01-25 | 1985-07-27 | 1986-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-01-25 | 1989-07-27 | 1990-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-01-25 | 1993-07-27 | 1994-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |