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Process and apparatus for the thermal decomposition of nitrous oxide

US5048432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1990
Grant dateSep 17, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23J2215/101
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and apparatus is presented for the reduction of nitrous oxide in the effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel. The process comprises raising the temperature of the effluent to a temperature of at least about 1700.degree. F. The apparatus utilized is a heating means which is disposed in a boiler at a location where the effluent is at a temperature of less than about 1700.degree. F.

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