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Method and apparatus for nox reduction by upper furnace injection of coal water slurry

US5746144A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23C2201/101
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a method for reducing NOx in the flue gas a coal water slurry is injected into the furnace above the primary combustion zone into a region having a temperature from 1800.degree. F. to 2700.degree. F. The slurry is preferably injected through atomizers and through injectors that introduce a continuous stream. Lime, ammonia, urea and completion air can also be injected.

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