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Prevention of explosive mixtures in the regeneration of sulfur oxide acceptors

US4051226A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1976
Grant dateSep 27, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 12, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/517
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Prevention of the formation of explosive mixtures by hydrogen leaking through valves into ducts normally containing quiescent flue gas containing oxygen is accomplished by maintaining a continuous flow of the flue gas sufficient to dilute the hydrogen.

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