Collection scoop for flue gas desulfurization systems with bleed streams or ex situ forced oxidation
US7294322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S261/09
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A scoop is used to collect a liquid slurry upstream of an internal collection tank. The scoop is in fluid communication with a downcomer, which receives at least part of the collected slurry, thereby maintaining a continuous flow of liquid slurry through the scoop to prevent plugging. Collected slurry can be removed for treatment from the scoop or the downcomer. In an application to a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) scrubber, the scoop collects an effluent slurry of partially reacted liquid scrubbing reagent and scrubbing byproducts before they drain into an internal reaction tank. Partially reacted liquid scrubbing reagent and scrubbing byproducts can therefore be withdrawn for treatment before the addition of fresh reagent alters the pH of the treatment stream.
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