Silicone-based chemical filter and silicone-based chemical bath for removing sulfur contaminants

摘要

Sulfur contaminants, such as elemental sulfur (S8), hydrogen sulfide and other sulfur components in fluids (e.g., air, natural gas, and other gases, as well as water and other liquids) are removed using a silicone-based chemical filter/bath. In one embodiment, a silicone-based chemical filter includes a membrane having a cross-linked silicone that is a reaction product of an olefin and a polyhydrosiloxane. For example, sulfur contaminants in air may be removed by passing the air through the membrane before the air enters a data center or other facility housing computer systems. In another embodiment, a silicone-based chemical bath includes a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a chamber containing a silicone oil. For example, sulfur contaminants in air may be removed by passing the air through the silicone oil in the chamber before the air enters a data center or other facility housing computer systems.

主权项

1. A method for removing sulfur contaminants from air using a silicone-based chemical filter, comprising the steps of:
providing a cross-linked silicone membrane, wherein the cross-linked silicone membrane or coating includes a reaction product of an olefin and a polyhydrosiloxane, and wherein the polyhydrosiloxane is cross-linked via a platinum catalyzed hydrosilation with the olefin; passing air containing one or more sulfur contaminants through the cross-linked silicone membrane, wherein the one or more sulfur contaminants contained in the air are absorbed by the cross-linked silicone membrane as the air passes through the cross-linked silicone membrane.