Sorbents for mercury removal from flue gas
A review of the various promoters and sorbents examined for the removal of mercury from flue gas is presented. Commercial sorbent processes are described along with the chemistry of the various sorbent-mercury interactions. Novel sorbents for removing mercury from flue gas are suggested. Since activated carbons are expensive, alternate sorbents and/or improved activated carbons are needed. Because of their lower cost, sorbent development work can focus on base metal oxides and halides. Additionally, the long-term sequestration of the mercury on the sorbent needs to be addressed. Contacting methods between the flue gas and the sorbent also merit investigation.
- Research Organization:
- Federal Energy Technology Center-Pittsburgh (FETC-PGH), Pittsburgh, PA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
- OSTI ID:
- 1165
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/FETC/TR-98-01; ON: DE00001165
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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