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Redox method for capture of total gaseous mercury by wet FGD

US8092766B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2010
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2030

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

Abstract

A method for capturing gaseous elemental mercury in a flue gas wherein a soluble mercury oxidizer is utilized to oxidize gaseous elemental mercury at a gas-liquid interface of a wet scrubber, and oxidized mercury product is removed prior to re-emission.

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