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Process for reducing nitrogen oxides without generating nitrous oxide

US4997631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1990
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02C20/10
  • 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 while reducing the generation of nitrous oxide. The process comprises introducing a treatment agent comprising ammonium carbamate into the effluent in an amount effective to substantially avoid the presence of nitrous oxide.

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