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Method for removing sulfur oxides from combusting gases in wet, calcium-based flue gas desulfurization processes

US4994246A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1988
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2008

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

Abstract

A method is provided for improving the reliability, SO.sub.2 removal and thiosulfate utilization in a wet lime/limestone flue gas desulfurization process by contacting the combustion gases in the presence of the wet lime or limestone with thiosulfate and an organic polyacid chelating agent.

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