Chemical control of acid smut from oil-fired boilers

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979 · J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5476315

Jaworowski, R J; Goldberg, H J

Sources of acid smutthe black, acidic, carbonaceous matter resulting from an incomplete combustion process in oil-fired boilersare identified. Methods of monitoring, measuring, and minimizing acid smut emissions are discussed. Chemical additives to improve fuel burning, to minimize oxidation of sulfur dioxide to sulfur trioxide, and to neutralize condensed acid all will contribute significantly to acid smut control. The coordinated efforts of the field engineer staff, laboratory analysis staff, and utility engineers will be required to develop the criteria necessary for optimal acid smut control. (2 graphs, 3 photos, 9 references, 3 tables)

• Research Organization: Apollo Chemical Corp
• OSTI ID: 5476315
• Journal Information: J. Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Vol. 51:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
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COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
PETROLEUM
PH VALUE
SOOT
WASTE MANAGEMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
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