Improved selective catalytic NOx control technology for compressor station reciprocating engines. Final report, September 1991-September 1992

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6867535

Benson, C E; Benedek, K R; Loftus, P J

The objective of the program was to identify and assess improvements to Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust gas NOx control processes for stationary reciprocating engines at pipeline compressor stations. Based on commercial application experience in Europe and the U.S., it is evident that SCR systems have been successfully applied to control NOx emissions from natural gas fueled stationary engines. Nevertheless, cost, maintenance, and automation related aspects of most commercial SCR systems currently render the technology an unattractive NOx control option for pipeline compressor station engines. Desirable and feasible improvements to SCR technology were defined through interaction with technology consumers (pipeline companies) and technology suppliers (SCR manufacturers), followed by independent analyses. The key technologies recommended for advancement include: A non-extractive, continuous emissions monitoring system, integration and automation of optimized engine/SCR systems, engine NOx emission mapping and feed-forward control of the SCR process, and qualification and use of commercially available low phosphorus lube oils.

• Research Organization: Little (Arthur D.), Inc., Cambridge, MA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6867535
• Report Number(s): PB-93-158566/XAB; CNN: GRI-5091-254-2235
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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