Can sulfur dioxide scrubbers stand up

Journal Article · Wed Mar 09 00:00:00 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), Vol. 120:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

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