Process and apparatus for the combustion of a sulfur-containing liquid
US7674449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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