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NOx influence on sulfite oxidation and scaling in lime/limestone flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems

Journal Article · · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es60164a011· OSTI ID:6683253
Experiments were conducted to determine the influence of nitrogen oxides on the solid phase oxidation of sulfite to sulfate in slaked lime slurries from lime/limestone scrubbing systems. Nitric oxide is observed to act as an inhibitor and nitrogen dioxide as a promoter of the oxidation of sulfite. Nitric oxide present at the same concentration as nitrogen dioxide is unable to inhibit the oxidative influence of the latter. At a mole ratio of 12:1, the promotive action of nitrogen dioxide is offset, and the total oxidation is no greater than it would be without the presence of nitric oxide. Oxidation inhibition merits consideration as a way to avoid sulfate scaling in such scrubbing systems. (1 diagram, 1 graph, 6 references, 1 tables)
Research Organization:
Battelle Columbus Labs, Ohio
OSTI ID:
6683253
Journal Information:
Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 14:4; ISSN ESTHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English