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Japan reduces SOx and NOx

Journal Article · · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5520889
The Japanese industrial sector has embarked on an extensive nationwide effort to reduce sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides emissions to meet stringent environmental regulations. Described are operating commercial plants for hydrodesulfurization of heavy oil, flue gas desulfurization, and selective catalytic reduction of NOx. The effort to reduce ambient SOx concentrations has been successful. Recent efforts have been concentrated on NOx abatement. (6 graphs, 4 references)
Research Organization:
Chuo Univ, Japan
OSTI ID:
5520889
Journal Information:
Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 58:8; ISSN HYPRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English