Process for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in an effluent using a heterocyclic hydrocarbon

Patent · Tue Dec 19 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:6986683

Epperly, W R; Sullivan, J C

This patent describes a process for the reduction of the concentration of nitrogen oxides in the effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel. The process comprises injecting a treatment agent which comprises furfural into the effluent under conditions effective to reduce the concentration of nitrogen oxides in the effluent.

• Assignee: Fuel Tech Inc., Stamford, CT
• Patent Number(s): US 4888165; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-230736A
• OSTI ID: 6986683
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 10 Aug 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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