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Process for removal of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides from waste gases

US4442079A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1982
Grant dateApr 10, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removal of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides from waste gases by contacting the waste gases with a particulate material comprising an alkaline earth based absorbent for sulfur oxides. Essential features are a reaction temperature of 85.degree.-145.degree. C., a maximum value of 3 for the ratio of nitrogen oxides to sulfur oxides, and the presence of oxygen and moisture. In its preferred form the process comprises a spray drying-absorption reaction followed by particle separation in a bag house. Removal efficiency is improved by the presence of minor amounts of sodium sulfite together with the alkaline earth based absorbent. Also a special conveyance of material may be applied to improve efficiency.

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