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Process for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in an effluent using sugar

US4877591A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 1987
Grant dateOct 31, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/37
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is presented for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in the effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel. The process comprises injecting a treatment agent comprising sugar into an effluent under conditions effective to reduce the concentration of nitrogen oxides in the effluent.

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