Flue gas desulfurization method and apparatus
A combined furnace limestone injection and dry scrubber flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system collects solids from the flue gas stream in first particulate collection device located downstream of an outlet of a convection pass of the furnace and upstream of the dry scrubber. The collected solids are diverted to the dry scrubber feed slurry preparation system to increase sulfur oxide species removal efficiency and sorbent utilization. The level of lime in the feed slurry provided to the dry scrubber is thus increased, which enhances removal of sulfur oxide species in the dry scrubber. The decreased particulate loading to the dry scrubber helps maintain a desired degree of free moisture in the flue gas stream entering the dry scrubber, which enhances sulfur oxide species removal both in the dry scrubber and downstream particulate collector, normally a baghouse. 5 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Babcock and Wilcox Co
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC22-92PC92160
- Assignee:
- McDermott Technology, Inc., New Orleans, LA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,795,548/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-611,605
- OSTI ID:
- 672664
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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