Process for the removal of acid forming gases from exhaust gases
Exhaust gases are treated to remove NO or NO[sub x] and SO[sub 2] by contacting the gases with an aqueous emulsion or suspension of yellow phosphorus preferably in a wet scrubber. The pressure is not critical, and ambient pressures are used. Hot water temperatures are best, but economics suggest about 50 C is attractive. The amount of yellow phosphorus used will vary with the composition of the exhaust gas, less than 3% for small concentrations of NO, and 10% or higher for concentrations above say 1000 ppm. Similarly, the pH will vary with the composition being treated, and it is adjusted with a suitable alkali. For mixtures of NO[sub x] and SO[sub 2], alkalis that are used for flue gas desulfurization are preferred. With this process, 100% of the by-products created are usable, and close to 100% of the NO or NO[sub x] and SO[sub 2] can be removed in an economic fashion. 9 figs.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- Assignee:
- Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5164167; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-261229
- OSTI ID:
- 7309911
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHALCOGENIDES
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DENITRIFICATION
DESULFURIZATION
EXHAUST GASES
FLUIDS
GASEOUS WASTES
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OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
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SULFUR DIOXIDE
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