Pulsed corona discharge for advanced oxidation in water purification technology

The possibilities of developing oxidation processes that remove and ultimately destroy hazardous organic volatile chemicals prior to entry into the environment are being considered. Pulsed corona has received significant attention for decomposition of toxic chemicals and disinfecting of microorganisms. Short duration pulses produced by highly non-uniform fields can produce intense corona discharge in water, without actually leading to breakdown of water itself. The purpose of this work is to use such pulsed corona discharge for advanced oxidation in the presence of air bubbles for the removal of organic substances like trichloroethylene (TCE), benzene, and toluene which are common organics arising from industrial wastes