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Method for dry removal of sulfur dioxide from furnace flue, coal and other gases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-11
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1992-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A process using run-of-the-mill flue dust from open hearth and basic oxygen steel making processes having certain iron-zinc values as a sulfur dioxide absorbent and pollutant control for industrial and public utility furnace flue gases, which materials, upon solid dry injection into a chemical reaction zone of an industrial or public utility furnace in an amount in excess over stoichiometric, results in substantial dry removal of the sulfur dioxide therefrom, and from which reaction products are cleaned by conventional gas cleaning apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney M. Heins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-28 07:00
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01G; C01G9/00; C01G9/06; B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/34; B01D53/46; B01D53/48; B01D53/50; B01D53/508; C01B; C01B17/00; C01B17/62; C01B17/69; C01G49/00; C01G49/02; C01G49/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for the dry removal of sulfur dioxide from flue gas of a furnace having a chemical reaction chamber to which the flue gas at a temperature in the range of 800 to 1800° F. flows from a fuel combustion zone, using as a chemical reactant run-of-the-mill flue dust from open hearth and basic oxygen steel-making processes, comprising the combination steps of: a. injecting an amount of the dry flue dust into the flue gas in the chemical reaction chamber at least sufficient for the substantial absorption of the sulfur dioxide therein, and b. cleaning the resulting chemical reaction products from the flue gas.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for the dry removal of sulfur dioxide from flue gas of a furnace having a chemical reaction chamber to which the flue gas at a temperature in the range of 800 to 1800° F. flows from a fuel combustion zone, using as a chemical reactant run-of-the-mill flue dust from open hearth and basic oxygen steel-making processes, comprising the combination steps of: a. injecting an amount of the dry flue dust into the flue gas in the chemical reaction chamber at least sufficient for the substantial absorption of the sulfur dioxide therein, and b. cleaning the resulting chemical reaction products from the flue gas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method for the complete dry removal of sulfur dioxide from furnace flue gas as set forth in claim 1 in the course of which sulfur trioxide is produced wherein the cleaning of the chemical reaction products from the flue gas comprises the steps of: a. cooling the flue gas to a temperature sufficient to precipitate the sulfur trioxide as a powder, and b. dry cleaning said sulfur trioxide powder therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A method for the complete dry removal of sulfur dioxide from furnace flue gas as set forth in claim 1 wherein the cleaning of the chemical reaction products comprises the steps of: a. cooling the flue gas to a temperature sufficient to precipitate liquid sulfur trioxide, and b. wet cleaning said liquid sulfur trioxide therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method for the substantial dry removal of sulfur dioxide from furnace flue gas as set forth in claim 1 wherein the cleaning of the chemical reaction products comprises dry cleaning the chemical reaction products therefrom.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |