Catalytic incineration in cogeneration systems

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · CEP Newsl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5235575

Kenson, R E

Catalysts have been developed to effectively oxidize carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in exhaust gases from many sources under stringent operating conditions. A precious metal alumina-supported catalyst on a Cordierite base monolith has been found to have the best combination of catalytic and physical properties for catalytic incineration in cogeneration systems. These catalysts have shown their effectiveness and durability in numerous applications to the oxidation of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in petrochemical process unit exhaust streams. The heat from catalytic oxidation of the pollutants has been effectively recovered as steam and/or power for the process unit. Recent tests have shown the same catalyst to be effective in the oxidaton of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions from gas turbine exhausts. Where cogeneration system gas turbines must use water injection to meet NOx air emission regulations, the increased carbon monoxide emissions are best controlled by catalytic incineration. The use of catalysts for carbon monoxide control in these applications also allows control on nonmethane hydrocarbon emissions.

• Research Organization: Met-Pro Corp., Harteysville, PA
• OSTI ID: 5235575
• Journal Information: CEP Newsl.; (United States), Journal Name: CEP Newsl.; (United States) Vol. 81:11; ISSN CEPND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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