Location History:
- Kirkland, CA (1991 - 1994)
- Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, CA (1995)
- Ile Perrot, CA (2001)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1991-2001
Title: Biography of Inventor George Houlachi
Introduction
George Houlachi is an accomplished inventor based in Kirkland, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of environmental technology, particularly in the treatment of hazardous materials. With a total of five patents to his name, Houlachi has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Latest Patents
One of Houlachi's latest patents is a process for reducing selenium and mercury from aqueous solutions. This invention relates to an apparatus designed to remove volatile impurities such as mercury and selenium from weak acid solutions generated during the production of sulfuric acid. The apparatus includes a calcine filtering unit, a sodium sulfide mixing unit, a sodium dithionite mixing unit, and a mercury-selenium filtering unit. This innovative approach not only enhances the purification process but also contributes to environmental protection.
Another notable patent is a method and apparatus for on-line monitoring the quality of a purified metal sulfate solution. This method involves depositing metal from the purified solution onto a working electrode and deriving a quality index based on the ratio of dissolution time to deposition time. This invention provides a reliable means of ensuring the quality of metal sulfate solutions in real-time.
Career Highlights
Houlachi is currently employed at Noranda Inc., where he continues to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges. His work has been instrumental in advancing the company's capabilities in metal processing and waste management.
Collabor
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