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Control of sulfur emissions from oil shale retorting using spent shale absorption

Journal Article · · Environ. Prof.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5415685
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A detailed engineering evaluation of the potential for using an absorption on spent shale process (ASSP) for controlling sulfur emissions from shale oil plants was completed. The evaluation analyzes the potential effectiveness and cost of absorbing SO/sub 2/ on combusted spent shale in either a fluidized bed combustor (FBC) or a fluidized transport system (lift pipe) for three retorting processes: Lurgi (lift pipe), Union C (FBC), Modified In Situ (FBC). Conceptual designs were completed for the three retorting processes and the costs of removing either H/sub 2/S (including other sulfur species such as mercaptans and thiophenes) or SO/sub 2/ by the leading conventional sulfur removal processes. A number of significant process variables were identified and evaluated in the study.
Research Organization:
J and A Associates, Golden, CO
OSTI ID:
5415685
Journal Information:
Environ. Prof.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Prof.; (United States) Vol. 5:2; ISSN EPROD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ABSORPTION
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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COST
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OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PIPES
POLLUTION CONTROL
POLYCYCLIC SULFUR HETEROCYCLES
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SPENT SHALES
SULFIDES
SULFUR
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SULFUR DIOXIDE
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