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Method of reducing oxides of nitrogen concentration in regeneration zone flue gas

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OSTI ID:6554420
A method for controlling the oxides of nitrogen concentration in the exit flue gas from the regeneration zone of a catalytic cracking unit employing carbon monoxide combustion promoters which comprises monitoring the oxides of nitrogen concentration in the exit flue gas and adjusting the concentration of combustion promoter present in the regeneration zone to maintain the oxides of nitrogen concentration below a predetermined limit.
Assignee:
Exxon Research And Engineering Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4235704
OSTI ID:
6554420
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English