Opportunities for integrated pollution control retrofits

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6299686

Markussen, J M ^[1]; Livengood, C D ^[2]

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1. USDOE Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center, PA (USA)
2. Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)

Conventional flue gas cleanup technologies have been used for many years at electric utility and large industrial boiler sites for control of sulfur dioxide (SO{sub 2}) and particulate matter (PM). Nitrogen oxides (NO{sub x}) control at the mandated US emission levels has generally been met through combustion modification techniques. Pending legislation is expected to require the retrofit of many additional US installations with SO{sub 2} controls and may also require greater reduction of NO{sub x} emissions. Several research efforts have recently been directed at this objective with a primary emphasis on combining NO{sub x} and SO{sub 2} control. This paper reviews both integrated wet and dry scrubbing technologies that have undergone research and development efforts and that are particularly applicable to retrofits. The discussion will focus on their performance potential and developmental status. Particulate control devices are also considered since they can contribute significantly to NO{sub x}/SO{sub 2} removal. 13 refs., 9 figs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/FE
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6299686
• Report Number(s): CONF-900958-3; ON: DE91006562
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
BAGHOUSES
CHALCOGENIDES
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DRYING
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SODIUM HYDROXIDES
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WASTES