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Title: In-line localized monitoring of catalyst activity in selective catalytic NO.sub.x reduction systems

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1013618

Localized catalyst activity in an SCR unit for controlling emissions from a boiler, power plant, or any facility that generates NO.sub.x-containing flue gases is monitored by one or more modules that operate on-line without disrupting the normal operation of the facility. Each module is positioned over a designated lateral area of one of the catalyst beds in the SCR unit, and supplies ammonia, urea, or other suitable reductant to the catalyst in the designated area at a rate that produces an excess of the reductant over NO.sub.x on a molar basis through the designated area. Sampling probes upstream and downstream of the designated area draw samples of the gas stream for NO.sub.x analysis, and the catalyst activity is determined from the difference in NO.sub.x levels between the two probes.

Research Organization:
Fossil Energy Research Corp. (FERCO) (Laguna Hills, CA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-05NT42298
Assignee:
Fossil Energy Research Corp. (FERCO) (Laguna Hills, CA)
Patent Number(s):
7,635,593
Application Number:
US Patent Application 11/112,667
OSTI ID:
1013618
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English