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Title: Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury

Abstract

A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Grand Forks, ND
  2. Thompson, ND
  3. East Grand Forks, MN
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
985401
Patent Number(s):
7,435,286
Application Number:
11/209,163
Assignee:
Energy & Environmental Research Center Foundation (Grand Forks, ND)
DOE Contract Number:  
FC26-98FT40320
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Citation Formats

Olson, Edwin S, Holmes, Michael J, and Pavlish, John H. Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury. United States: N. p., 2008. Web.
Olson, Edwin S, Holmes, Michael J, & Pavlish, John H. Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury. United States.
Olson, Edwin S, Holmes, Michael J, and Pavlish, John H. 2008. "Sorbents for the oxidation and removal of mercury". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/985401.
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Works referenced in this record:

Mercury capture by an activated carbon in a fixed-bed bench-scale system
journal, October 1998


Adsorption of Mercuric Chloride Vapours from Incinerator Flue Gases on Calcium Hydroxide Particles
journal, September 1993


The reduction of gas phase air toxics from combustion and incineration sources using the MET–Mitsui–BF activated coke process
journal, June 2000