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Catalytic Oxidation Of Trace Concentrations Of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Over 1.5% Platinum On Alumina/Monolith, Yi Wang

Theses

The catalytic oxidation of chlorinated hydrocarbons CH₂Cl₂ (DCM) and C₂HCl₃ (TCE) was investigated over a 1.5% Pt on Al2O3/monolith at 150 to 450°C. The studies were conducted at space velocities from 1,000 v/v/hr to 30,000 v/v/hr. Chemical equilibrium calculations showed the potential conversion and products distribution. The reactivity and selectivity for destruction of these compounds with air over Pt catalyst were evaluated experimentally. This research was conducted in a tubular reactor system with associated feed and product flow measuring equipment. Feed and product streams were analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) with ECD, FID and …