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Method for reduction of sulfur content in exit gases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-06-11
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2001-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A method for reducing the emissions of sulfur dioxide and sulfur trioxide in exit gases resulting from the burning of sulfur bearing fuels, which includes the step of igniting at least a member selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal nitrates, alkali metal nitrates and ammonium nitrate simultaneously with the igniting ofthe fuel. The method provides for the burning of high sulfur content fuels while maintaining strict environmental emission requirements established for lower sulfur content fuels.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter M. Scocca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
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2026-11-06 14:05
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L10/00; C10L10/02; C10L1/00; C10L1/10; C10L1/12; C10L1/1266; F; F23; F23J; F23J7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A method of reducing the sulfur content of exit gases resulting from combustion.of sulfur bearing fuels or like products, said method comprising the step of igniting the sulfur bearing fuel in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the alkaline earth metal nitrates, alkali metal nitrates and ammonium nitrate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 words
A method of reducing the sulfur content of exit gases resulting from combustion.of sulfur bearing fuels or like products, said method comprising the step of igniting the sulfur bearing fuel in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of the alkaline earth metal nitrates, alkali metal nitrates and ammonium nitrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a mixture of the sulfur bearing fuel with said at least one member is ignited.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the alkaline earth metal nitrate is calcium nitrate.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
24 words
A method as claimed in claims 1-3, wherein a mixture of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate is ignited together with the sulfur bearing fuel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as claimed in claim 4, wherein the mixture represents a double salt of calcium nitrate and ammonium nitrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the alkaline earth metal nitrate is magnesium nitrate.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claims 3-6, wherein the alkaline earth metal nitrate is placed in solution prior to combining with the sulfur bearing product.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
26 words
A method as claimed in claims 3-6, wherein the alkaline earth metal nitrate is placed in a dispersion prior to combining with the sulfur bearing product.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claims 3-6, wherein the alkaline earth metal nitrate is placed in emulsion prior to combining with the sulfur bearing product.
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