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Carbon adsorption-reduction process for nitric oxides

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OSTI ID:7248677
A combined carbon adsorption, catalytic reduction process for the removal of nitric oxides from large volumes of diluent gases, e.g., combustion gases from fossil-fueled power plants, is described which, unlike prior art carbon adsorption processes, allows for the reuse of the carbon adsorbent, made possible by the employment of low temperature (less than 300/sup 0/C) reduction. The gas to be treated is contacted with adsorbent carbon which is dispersed with metal materials to enhance low temperature catalytic reduction. The metals may consist of platinum group metals, copper, copper oxide, vanadium, molybdenum, or tungsten(VI) oxides. The catalyst consists of 85 percent iron(III) oxides, 10 percent chromium(III) oxides, and 2 percent chromium(VI) oxides. The adsorbed nitrogen oxides are subsequently reduced to nitrogen and water with a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and hydrocarbon gases at a temperature of 300/sup 0/C. The adsorbent is recycled for use again.
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-77-014158
Patent Number(s):
US 3795730
OSTI ID:
7248677
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English