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Process for removal of sulfur oxides from waste gases

US4481172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1983
Grant dateNov 6, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D53/501
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing sulfur oxides from waste gas is provided. The gas is contacted with an activated sodium carbonate sorbent and, utilizing an alkaline ammonia liquor so as to reduce the flow rates and loss of alkalinity, the spent sorbent is regenerated with an alkaline earth metal oxide or hydroxide.

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