A novel low-cost, high-performance (WASTE) water treatment process based on the combination of UV-light, ozone-gas and a catalyst

Objective

It has already been shown world-wide, that the disinfection as well as the oxidation of water is possible by the use of UV-light or ozone gas. However the combination of both into one system is new. Especially in combination with a -non harmful and recyclable- catalyst. The proposed process will dramatically improve the efficiency of the separate UV-light and ozone-water treating systemes by at least a factor 10 through the synergetic effect of decomposing ozone. The (recyclable) photocatalyst will even further improve its efficiency. The instrument is a typical example of a straightforward design and will thus require little attention and maintenance after installation. Besides, this process needs no further auxiliary chemicals, the use of ambient air and electrical energy is sufficient. The reaction products being mainly C02 and H20.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › catalysis › photocatalysis
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › electrochemistry › electrolysis

Programme(s)

• FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 0101 - Incorporation of new technologies into production systems

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

Inel B.V.

Address

5,tolstraat 5
7482 DC Haaksbergen
Netherlands

Participants (3)

AGRU-FRANK GmbH

Germany

Address

Industriestrasse
61200 Wölfersheim - Berstadt

NKI Hoogezand B.V.

Netherlands

Address

1,transportweg 1
9801 MB Hoogezand

Ponlitronix Research

Netherlands

Address

20,ververstraat 20
2312 LV Leiden