Process and apparatus for the thermal decomposition of nitrous oxide
US5048432A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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