Can sulfur dioxide scrubbers stand up

Journal Article · Wed Mar 09 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Chem. Week; (United States)

OSTI ID:7058751

In an attempt to regenerate fuel, flue gas desulfurization units are being installed on coal-fired boilers. These units, however, are being met with stiff opposition. At issue are the flue gas scrubbing systems, which are required. Companies would much rather use low sulfur coal and high premium fuel than risk the expense and unreliability of the sulfur dioxide scrubbing systems. Experience with scrubbing systems has not, however, been all bad. There have been reports stating that reliability has ranged from 50-90%. (1 photo)

• OSTI ID: 7058751
• Journal Information: Chem. Week; (United States), Journal Name: Chem. Week; (United States) Vol. 120:10; ISSN CHWKA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

500200* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DESULFURIZATION
EQUIPMENT
FLUE GAS
GASEOUS WASTES
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
RELIABILITY
SCRUBBERS
SULFUR COMPOUNDS
SULFUR DIOXIDE
SULFUR OXIDES
WASTES