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Process for controlling nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases

US4350669A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1978
Grant dateSep 21, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 27, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/56
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for controlling nitrogen oxides in combustion exhaust gases which comprises adding an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon and/or its precursor to exhaust gases and thereby oxidizing nitric oxide in the exhaust to nitrogen dioxide in the presence of oxygen.

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