CPC C02F 1/725 (2013.01) [B01J 21/18 (2013.01); B01J 35/0013 (2013.01); C02F 1/727 (2013.01); C02F 1/74 (2013.01); C02F 2103/36 (2013.01); C02F 2301/046 (2013.01); C02F 2305/08 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A process for treating wastewater comprising subjecting the wastewater to a catalytic wet oxidation treatment comprising:
feeding a stream comprising the wastewater to a reactor, wherein the wastewater is from an industrial process for producing propylene oxide containing hydrocarbons and salts;
subjecting the stream comprising the wastewater to an oxidation treatment in the presence of oxygen and a catalyst resulting in a treated stream;
sending the treated stream to a separator wherein the treated stream is separated into a gas stream and a liquid stream; and
recycling part of the liquid stream to the reactor.
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