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Process using recyclable sorbents for the removal of sox from flue gases and other gas streams

US5785938A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1996
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B17/78
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing and then capturing noxious sulfur oxides from gas streams, particularly from the flue gases of coal-burning power plants, using Ni-containing heated layered double hydroxide (LDH) as recyclable sorbents. The sorbent compositions contain metal components that form stable metal sulfites and sulfates at one temperature, but are decomposed at a higher temperature to regenerate the sorbent material.

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