An evaluation of retrofit options for SO/sub 2/ and NO/sub x/ control for an eastern electric utility
In March 1985, Virginia Power initiated a study to evaluate the cost effectiveness of various SO/sub 2/ and NO/sub x/ control technologies that could possibly be used if acid rain legislation were enacted. These technologies included four FGD processes, four NO/sub x/ control technologies, two dry sorbent injection technologies plus fuel switching. The study was divided into two major tasks. In Task I, cost estimates were developed for implementing each control technology on each of the company's individual coal-fired generating units. In Task II, which is ongoing, the results from Task I plus fuel switching options for oil-fired units are being used to assemble a ''menu'' of control options that can be used to meet potential acid rain emission reduction requirements.
- Research Organization:
- Virginia Power, Richmond, VA
- OSTI ID:
- 6681723
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-860422-
- Journal Information:
- Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States) Vol. 48; ISSN PAPWA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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