US4195062A
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Flue gas scrubbing
Assignee: Combustion Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1978-03-21
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A limestone flue gas scrubbing system includes a confining means which collects the effluent from the spray tower. A portion of this effluent is removed to a secondary reaction tank which operates at low pH for increased utilization of the additive. A first portion of the flow from the tank is passed to waste with the liquid portion returning to the main additive tank. A remaining portion of the slurry from the secondary tank is recirculated to the spray tower in parallel with the main slurry flow from the main reaction tank.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Martin
- 👤 Khaldoun W. Malki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:05
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D53/00; B01D53/34; B01D53/46; B01D53/48; B01D53/50; B01D53/501; C; C01; C01B; C01B17/00; C01B17/48; C01B17/50; C01B17/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A limestone additive flue gas scrubbing system for SO 2 removal comprising: a main reaction tank containing slurry; means for adding make-up water to said main reaction tank; means for adding limestone to said main reaction tank; duct means for confining the flue gas stream; means for pumping the slurry to an upper elevation and passing the slurry through the flue gas in direct contact therewith; confining means at a lower elevation for collecting the returning slurry and guiding the slurry back to said main reaction tank; a secondary reaction tank; means for conveying a portion of the returning slurry directly from said confining means to said secondary reaction tank as the only supply thereto; a thickener; means for conveying a first portion of the slurry from said secondary reaction tank to said thickener; means for returning the liquid portion of said slurry from said thickener to said main reaction tank; means for conveying the remaining portion of the slurry from said second tank to an upper elevation and passing the slurry through the flue gas in direct contact therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A limestone additive flue gas scrubbing system for SO 2 removal comprising: a main reaction tank containing slurry; means for adding make-up water to said main reaction tank; means for adding limestone to said main reaction tank; duct means for confining the flue gas stream; means for pumping the slurry to an upper elevation and passing the slurry through the flue gas in direct contact therewith; confining means at a lower elevation for collecting the returning slurry and guiding the slurry back to said main reaction tank; a secondary reaction tank; means for conveying a portion of the returning slurry directly from said confining means to said secondary reaction tank as the only supply thereto; a thickener; means for conveying a first portion of the slurry from said secondary reaction tank to said thickener; means for returning the liquid portion of said slurry from said thickener to said main reaction tank; means for conveying the remaining portion of the slurry from said second tank to an upper elevation and passing the slurry through the flue gas in direct contact therewith.
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |