Sulfur oxides control in Japan

Book · Wed Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5353142

Sulfur oxides are generated from the burning of fossil fuels. In Japan the major source of SO/sub 2/ pollution is from the burning of heavy fuel oil by the electric power generating plants. The primary methods currently being practiced to control this pollution are flue gas desulfurization (FGC) and burning low sulfur fuels. Significant progress has been made in installing FGD systems to control SO/sub 2/ pollution. To evaluate these advances for their potential application in the US, an industry/government task force visited Japan to obtain first hand information on their experience with FGD systems. The task force members' observations during that trip, their prior knowledge, and information gathered from referenced sources comprise this report. The first section provides an overview of the Japanese energy status; SO/sub 2/ pollution emissions control regulations; the general status of FGD applications in the industrial and utility sectors; and comparison of Japanese and US experience. The second section provides detailed technical information on selected FGD installations visited including plant/FGD specifications, performance information and process flow diagrams.

• OSTI ID: 5353142
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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