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Process for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in an effluent using a heterocyclic hydrocarbon

US4888165A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1988
Grant dateDec 19, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00058
  • 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 a heterocyclic hydrocarbon having at least one cyclic oxygen into an effluent under conditions effective to reduce the concentration of nitrogen oxides in the effluent.

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