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Mercury control using moderate-temperature dissociation of halogen compounds

US8807056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2012
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2032

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

Abstract

A system and method is provided for the removal of mercury from flue gas. Effective removal of mercury is obtained by oxidation of elemental mercury, with highly reactive halogen species derived from dissociation of halogen compounds at moderate temperatures brought into contact with the flue gas with or without the addition of carbon.

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