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Scrubber operating method for the desulfurization of flue gases

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OSTI ID:6238728

A scrubber is provided with a grate in its sump through which oxygen is introduced to separate the oxidation zone above this grate from a reaction zone below the grate, a calcium containing additive being introduced into this reaction zone. Flue gas to be desulfurized is passed through a washing zone above the sump and there contacted with normally circulating scrubbing liquid containing the additive to absorb sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide. The sulfur dioxide is oxidized to sulfur trioxide and the additive induces precipitation of calcium sulfate in the sump. After a prolonged stand-still, settled solids in the sump are induced into movement by drawing a portion of the sump liquid from an upper part thereof and injecting it into a lower part of the sump.

Assignee:
Cottfried Bischoff Bau Kompl Gasreinigungs-und Wasserruckkuhlangen GmbH and Co. Kommanditgesellschaft (Germany, Federal Republic Of)
Patent Number(s):
US 4526764
OSTI ID:
6238728
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English