MAGNETIC ADSORBENTS, METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A MAGNETIC ADSORBENT, AND METHODS OF REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS FROM FLUID STREAMS

摘要

A magnetic adsorbent, including an admixture of an adsorbent and a magnetic material. A system for removing mercury from a fluid stream, the system including, a magnetic adsorbent injection unit for injecting an admixture of powdered activated carbon and magnetic material into the fluid stream; and a particulate removal unit. Also included are methods for removing mercury from a fluid stream and methods for producing a magnetic sorbent.