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Title: Nitrous oxide emissions. Topical report, July 1, 1990--June 30, 1993

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10131861· OSTI ID:10131861

Published N{sub 2}O emissions data for experimental studies examining large numbers of coals are generally scarce at the pilot-scale fluidized-bed combustion (FBC) level, although some data are available at the laboratory scale. The primary objective of this study was to determine the atmospheric contribution of N{sub 2}O derived from coal combustion. Additionally, the goal was to establish a comprehensive engineering model to assist in the prediction of N{sub 2}O emissions based upon operating and design considerations. To meet the overall objectives of determining the overall contribution of N{sub 2}O derived from FBC and developing an engineering model seven tasks were originally proposed. The objective of each task as originally proposed and finally executed is presented in this topical report. The seven tasks were: (1) literature survey; (2) equipment design and test plan development; (3) experimental techniques; (4) pilot-scale determination of the impacts of coal properties and operating conditions on N{sub 2}O emissions; (5) role of coal char on N{sub 2}O formation and destruction; (6) homogeneous versus heterogeneous reactions; and (7) modeling of N{sub 2}O emissions.

Research Organization:
Univ. of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND (United States). Energy and Environmental Research Center
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FC21-86MC10637
OSTI ID:
10131861
Report Number(s):
DOE/MC/10637-3618; ON: DE94004059; TRN: 94:003493
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Dec 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English