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Experimental investigation and modeling of a wet flue gas desulfurization pilot plant

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ie9709446· OSTI ID:655529
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  1. Technical Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby (Denmark). Dept. of Chemical Engineering
A detailed model for a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) pilot plant, based on the packed tower concept, has been developed. All important rate-determining steps, absorption of SO{sub 2}, oxidation of HSO{sub 3}{sup {minus}}, dissolution of limestone, and crystallization of gypsum were included. Population balance equations, governing the description of particle size distributions of limestone in the plant, were derived. Model predictions were compared to experimental data such as gas-phase concentration profiles of SO{sub 2}, slurry pH profiles, solids content of the slurry, liquid-phase concentrations, and residual limestone in the gypsum. Simulations were found to match experimental data for the two limestone types investigated. A parameter study of the model was conducted with the purpose of validating assumptions and extracting information on wet FGD systems. The modeling tools developed may be applicable to other wet FGD plants.
OSTI ID:
655529
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Journal Name: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 37; ISSN IECRED; ISSN 0888-5885
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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