Abstract
The use of high intensity ultrasound to degrade a range of aromatic compounds in aqueous solution has been investigated. The compounds used can be regarded as models for polychlorinated biphenyls and polyaromatic hydrocarbons and were found to be consumed according to a first order kinetic process. A linear dependence of the rate constant on the ultrasound intensity was found. The feasibility of scaling up the method to provide a method for potential pollution control is considered.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Process Safety and Environmental Protection: Transactions of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Part B |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemical Engineering
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering
- Safety Research