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Process and apparatus for the thermal decomposition of nitrous oxide
Assignee: Amec Foster Wheeler Energia Oy
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Filing: 1990-12-27
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Granted: 1991-09-17
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Expires: 2010-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A process and apparatus is presented for the reduction of nitrous oxide in the effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel. The process comprises raising the temperature of the effluent to a temperature of at least about 1700 DEG F. The apparatus utilized is a heating means which is disposed in a boiler at a location where the effluent is at a temperature of less than about 1700 DEG F.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Hofmann
- 👤 William H. Sun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:01
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23J; F23J15/00; F23J15/08; F23C; F23C10/00; F23C10/02; F23C10/04; F23C10/08; F23C10/10; F23C2206/00; F23C2206/10; F23C2206/101; F23J2215/00; F23J2215/10; F23J2215/101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A process for the reduction of nitrous oxide in the effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel, the process comprising: a) forming an effluent in a circulating fluidized bed boiler; and b) raising the temperature of said effluent to a temperature of at least about 1700° F., when said effluent is at a temperature below about 1700° F.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A process for the reduction of nitrous oxide in the effluent from the combustion of a carbonaceous fuel, the process comprising: a) forming an effluent in a circulating fluidized bed boiler; and b) raising the temperature of said effluent to a temperature of at least about 1700° F., when said effluent is at a temperature below about 1700° F.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 which comprises raising the temperature of effluent to a temperature of at least about 1850° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the temperature of the effluent is raised by means of a heating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said heating means comprises a burner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The process of claim 1 which comprises a first stage comprising introducing into the effluent a nitrogenous treatment agent under conditions effective for the reduction of nitrogen oxides and a second stage comprising raising the effluent temperature at a location downstream from said introduction of the nitrogenous agent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 5 wherein said nitrogenous agent comprises urea, ammonia, cyanuric acid, ammonium carbamate, ammonium carbonate, mixtures of ammonia and ammonium bicarbonate, ammonium formate, or ammonium oxalate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of claim 1 which further comprises introducing a source of hydroxyl or hydrogen radicals into the effluent at a location at or near that where the effluent temperature is raised.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 7 wherein said source of hydroxyl or hydrogen radicals comprises carbon monoxide, hydrogen, or a hydrocarbon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 8 wherein said hydrocarbon is an oxygenated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of methanol, formaldehyde, formic acid, sugar, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A boiler consisting of a circulating fluidized bed boiler comprising an effluent flow path in which is disposed a heating means for raising the effluent temperature to at least about 1700° F., said heating means located where the effluent temperature is less than about 1700° F.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A boiler consisting of a circulating fluidized bed boiler comprising an effluent flow path in which is disposed a heating means for raising the effluent temperature to at least about 1700° F., said heating means located where the effluent temperature is less than about 1700° F.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The boiler of claim 10 wherein said heating means comprises a burner which is disposed in the boiler at a location where the effluent temperature is less than about 1700° F.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The boiler of claim 11 wherein said burner is disposed between the cyclone and the heat exchangers of said circulating fluidized bed boiler.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The boiler of claim 10 which further comprises an introducing means for introducing a source of hydroxyl or hydrogen radicals into the effluent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The boiler of claim 13 wherein said introducing means comprises an injector.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The boiler of claim 13 wherein said introducing means is disposed in the boiler at or near said heating means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The boiler of claim 10 which further comprises a reducing means for introducing into the effluent a nitrogenous treatment agent under conditions effective for the reduction of nitrous oxides.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The boiler of claim 16 wherein said heating means for raising the temperature of the effluent is located downstream from said reducing means for introducing a nitrogenous treatment agent.
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