Calcium sorbent injection found to reduce dioxin and furan formation

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Air Pollution Consultant

OSTI ID:159648

The EPA has developed a technique for preventing dioxin and furan formation in the lower temperature regions of incineration systems. The technique, called sorbent injection for chlorinated organic removal/elimination (SICORE), relies on injection of calcium-based compounds into the flue gas just as the gas is leaving the combustion chamber. The SICORE technique, which has received two patents and is available for commercial licensing, is described briefly. It is seen that Ca(OH){sub 2} captured HCl more effectively than CaCO{sub 3}, achieving 60% to 70% HCl removal, while CaCO{sub 3} achieved approximately 40% to 60% HCl removal. 2 refs., 2 figs.

• OSTI ID: 159648
• Journal Information: Air Pollution Consultant, Vol. 4, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Jul-Aug 1994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
40 CHEMISTRY
DIOXIN
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
REMOVAL
FURANS
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
USES
ADSORBENTS
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
REDUCTION
CALCIUM CARBONATES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS