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Cost effective materials for flue gas desulfurization (FGD)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:379685
 [1];  [2]
  1. Dow Chemical Co., Freeport, TX (United States)
  2. Composite Construction and Engineering, Redmond, WA (United States)

Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) is an effective way to remove sulfur dioxide from coal combustion processes and reduce the potential for acid rain. However, wet FGD processes often require highly corrosion resistant construction materials such as high alloys for adequate service life. An excellent material for wet FGD applications at about one half the cost of high alloys is fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) based on epoxy vinyl ester resin. This paper discusses the background and improvements that have led to the use of some of the world`s largest composite structures in FGD service.

OSTI ID:
379685
Report Number(s):
CONF-960389--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English