Alternative SO sub 2 and NO sub x emission reduction technologies for stationary sources: A comparative analysis

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

OSTI ID:6361907

Emmel, T E ^[1]; South, D W ^[2]

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1. Radian Corp., Austin, TX (USA)
2. Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)

Emission control of acid rain precursors is currently the subject of intense debate on Capitol Hill. Numerous bills have been introduced which call for substantial reduction in sulfur dioxide (SO{sub 2}) and nitrogen oxide (NO{sub x}) emissions from operating utility and industrial boilers. The primary focus of the debates is on the cost, applicability and potential market impacts of emissions control options available to achieve the desired reductions. These topics are also the focus of a report in preparation for the 1990 Assessment of the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP). This paper summarizes some of the abatement technology information for utility boilers contained in the NAPAP report. First the major provisions in the proposed acid rain legislation are summarized and the emission reduction options potentially applicable to the utility boiler population discussed. This is followed by discussion of the retrofit issues for utility boilers and a synopsis of the applicability and cost of retrofit emission control options. Since the focus of the current proposed legislation is on near-term reduction requirements for utility boilers, this paper emphasizes retrofit control options. 1 ref., 12 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/EH; DOE/FE
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6361907
• Report Number(s): CONF-900317-1; ON: DE91004438
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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