PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PURIFICATION OF CONTAMINATED FLUIDS AND FOR CONDITIONING THE RESULTING CONCENTRATES

摘要

A method and apparatus for removing and disposing of contaminants from a contaminated fluid makes use of an expendable collection receptacle which is encapsulated in an inert protective matrix except for inlet and outlet ports and which is capable of removing and retaining contamination from the liquid when passed therethrough. The removed and retained contamination is subsequently encapsulated in a solid material within the receptacle by introducing a settable fluid material into the receptacle. The inlet and outlet ports are then encapsulated in a solid inert matrix so that the receptacle can be disposed of.