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Control of SO/sub x/ emissions by in-furnace sorbent injection: Carbonates vs hydrates

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OSTI ID:6354325

High temperature, isothermal data on SO/sub 2/ by calcium based sorbents were obtained in a dispersed-phase reactor for limestones, dolomites, hydrated calcitic limes, and hydrated dolomitic limes as a function of Ca/S molar ratio, temperature, and SO/sub 2/ partial pressure. The experimental results indicate that SO/sub 2/ capture is approximately linearly dependent on Ca/S molar ratio and relatively insensitive to SO/sub 2/ partial pressure above 2000 ppm. SO/sub 2/ capture is a strong function of general sorbent class; dolomitic sorbents are better than calcitic materials on a equivalent calcium basis and hydrated materials are more reactive than carbonates. Computer model predictions based on a grain formulation, available fundamental rate data, and measured surface areas accurately predict limestone performance.

Research Organization:
Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
OSTI ID:
6354325
Report Number(s):
CONF-851123-
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English