Energy cost of NOx control

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Sect. 3; (United States)

OSTI ID:7219155

Thomson, S J; Crow, R H

The energy required to control NO/sub x/ emissions from gas turbines, reciprocating engines, process heaters, and boilers is discussed. The energy cost for controlling NO/sub x/ is often viewed as the efficiency loss due to less than optimum combustion. However, this efficiency loss represents only a portion of the total differential energy cost. Considerable energy must be used to manufacture auxilary materials and equipment which are often needed to reduce NO/sub x/ emissions. The energy cost of NO/sub x/ control related to less than optimum combustion conditions is emphasized. In general, any combustion device becomes more efficient at the expense of increased NO/sub x/ production. The high temperatures that encourage NO/sub x/ formation are also conducive to higher heat transfer efficiencies.

• Research Organization: Fluor Engineers and Constructors, Inc., Anaheim, CA
• OSTI ID: 7219155
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Sect. 3; (United States) Journal Volume: 55
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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