摘要 |
<p>Method and apparatus are disclosed for the disposal of halogenated hydrocarbon materials such as fluorocarbon compounds. The hydrocarbon material is dispensed from a holding vessel (1) through dispersion means (5) into a reaction vessel (6) where it is hydrolysed in an aqueous alkali solution. The vaporised products of the reaction are passed through a condenser (10) which condenses said vapours back into a liquid which is returned to the reaction vessel to thereby substantially reduce the emission of unreacted hydrocarbon material. Ultrasonic, microwave and/or infrared energy may be applied to the dispersion means to assist the mixing of the hydrocarbon material with the aqueous alkali solution.</p> |