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Process and apparatus for the combustion of a sulfur-containing liquid

US7674449B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B7/0483
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus and processes for the production of a sulfur dioxide-containing combustion gas are provided in which a sulfur-containing liquid is pneumatically atomized with a sulfur gun or lance that utilizes an atomizing gas to form an atomized combustion mixture for combustion in a sulfur furnace. The sulfur dioxide-containing combustion gas may be used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid by the contact process.

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