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Reduction of NO{sub x} emissions from cement kiln/calciner through the use of the NO{sub x}OUT process

Conference ·
OSTI ID:234017
 [1]; ;  [2];  [3];  [4]
  1. Nalco Fuel Tech., Naperville, IL (United States)
  2. Nalco Fuel Tech, Santa Fe Springs, CA (United States)
  3. Ash Grove Cement Co., Portland, OR (United States)
  4. Ash Grove Cement Co., Seattle, WA (United States)
The post combustion reduction of NO{sub x} using urea has proven to be an effective method in controlling NO{sub x} from various combustion sources. This process, a selective non-catalytic reduction process known as NO{sub x}OUT, has been successfully demonstrated in a cement kiln/calciner operated by Ash Grove Cement. Testing was done under ten different kiln/calciner operating conditions. Using three to four injectors, NO{sub x} was efficiently reduced from 350--600 pounds per hour (3.5--6.0 lb/ton of clinker) to less than 100 pounds per hour (1.0 lb/ton of clinker). This calculates to a NO{sub x} reduction of > 80% for most cases. Chemical utilization was greater than 50%. A high degree of mixing and a long residence time at an appropriate temperature present in the preheater tower contributed to these excellent results. An average ammonia slip was four ppm above a baseline level at normalized stoichiometric ratio of 1. Based on this demonstration, cement kiln/calciners have been identified as an ideal application for the NO{sub x}OUT Process. NO{sub x} was efficiently and effectively reduced with minimal byproduct emissions and virtually no effect on plant operations.
OSTI ID:
234017
Report Number(s):
CONF-9404294--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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