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Flue gas desulfurization apparatus

US9504957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2015
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/302
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for removing sulfur oxides from a flue gas stream. That apparatus includes an absorber tower having an upper section and a lower section. A packed bed unit is provided in the upper section of the absorber tower. A first recycling circuit is provided for recycling lime water to the lower section of the absorber. Further the apparatus includes a second recycling circuit for recycling caustic solution to the packed bed unit.

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