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Apparatus and process for preparing sorbents for mercury control at the point of use

US8034163B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2008
Grant dateOct 11, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/602
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for treating a contaminated gas stream is provided that includes a comminution device 204 operable to effect size reduction of a plurality of sorbent particles and form a plurality of comminuted particles, a plurality of nozzles 224 distributed through the gas stream and operable to introduce the plurality of comminuted particles into the gas stream, and a particle removal device 104 operable to remove at least most of the introduced comminuted particles and form a treated gas stream. The comminution device is in direct fluid communication with the nozzles.

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