A dual-use of DBD plasma for simultaneous NO(x) and SO(2) removal from coal-combustion flue gas

Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) was investigated for the simultaneous removal of NO(x) and SO(2) from flue gas in a coal-combustion power plant. The DBD equipment was used in either a mode where flue gas was directed through the discharge zone (direct oxidation), or a mode where produced ozonized air was injected in the flue gas stream (indirect oxidation). Removal efficiencies of SO(2) and NO for both methods were measured and compared. Oxidation of NO is more efficient in the indirect oxidation, while oxidation of SO(2) is more efficient in the direct oxidation. Addition of NH(3), has lead to efficient removal of SO(2), due to thermal reaction, and has also enhanced NO removal due to heterogeneous reactions on the surface of ammonium salt aerosols. In the direct oxidation, concentration of CO increased significantly, while it maintained its level in the indirect oxidation.     

Emission characteristics of coal combustion in different O2/N2, O2/CO2 and O2/RFG atmosphere

This study investigates the emission characteristics of CO(2), SO(2) and NOx in the flue gas of coal combustion by varying the compositions and concentrations of feed gas (O(2)/CO(2)/N(2)) and the ratios of recycled flue gas. The differences between O(2)/recycled flue gas (O(2)/RFG) combustion and general air combustion are also discussed. Experimental results indicate that the maximum concentration of CO(2) in O(2)/CO(2) combustion system is 95% as the feed gas is 30% O(2)/70% CO(2). The average concentration of CO(2) in the flue gas of O(2)/CO(2) coal combustion system is higher than 90% and much higher than that of O(2)/N(2) coal combustion system. This high concentration of CO(2) is beneficial for the separation of CO(2) from the flue gas by adsorption or absorption technologies. The maximum concentration of CO(2) in O(2)/N(2) combustion system is only 34% at the feed gas 50% O(2)/50% N(2), the concentration of CO(2) is increased with the concentration of O(2) in feed gas. By O(2)/CO(2) combustion technology, higher concentration of SO(2) is produced as the feed gas is 30% O(2)/70% CO(2) or 40% O(2)/60% CO(2), while higher concentration of NOx is produced as the feed gas is 20% O(2)/80% CO(2) or 50% O(2)/50% CO(2). The mass flow rates of CO(2), SO(2) and NOx in the flue gas are all increased with the ratio of recycled flue gas except for the feed gas 20% O(2)/80% CO(2). The enhanced mass flow rates of air pollutants in such O(2)/RFG combustion system are also beneficial for improving the control efficiencies of air pollution control devices. By O(2)/N(2) combustion technology, higher concentrations of SO(2) and NOx are produced as the feed gas is 21% O(2)/79% N(2). The results also indicate that the formation of NOx in general air combustion system is higher than that in O(2)/RFG or O(2)/CO(2) combustion system.     

Study of Manufacture Technology of In Situ Al2O3 Decomposed from Al2(SO4)3 Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites

In situ Al2O3 decomposed from Al2(SO4)3 reinforced aluminum matrix composites was fabricated through stirring cast by adding Al2(SO4)3 to the molten alloy which is the raw and processed materials from which industrial high purity Al2O3 is made. Not only production cost may be reduced but also SO3 decomposed from Al2(SO4)3 may refine and remove the gas from the molten composites by the way stated before. As a result, Al2O3 and matrix bonded well, no cast defects being found, such as gas hole, porosity and particles segregation in in situ Al2O3 decomposed from Al2(SO4)3 reinforced aluminum matrix composites It is considered the key fact of particulate reinforced aluminum matrix composites really being produced in industrial that SO3 decomposed from Al2(SO4)3 may refine and remove the gas from the molten composites.     

Kinetics of gas-liquid reaction between NO and Co(NH3)6(2+)

Wet ammonia desulphurization process can be retrofitted for combined removal of SO2 and NO from the flue gas by adding soluble cobalt(II) salts into the aqueous ammonia solutions. The Co(NH3)6(2+) formed by ammonia binding with Co2+ is the active constituent of scrubbing NO from the flue gas streams. A stirred vessel with a plane gas-liquid interface was used to measure the chemical absorption rates of nitric oxide into the Co(NH3)6(2+) solution under anaerobic and aerobic conditions separately. The experiments manifest that the nitric oxide absorption reaction can be regarded as instantaneous when nitric oxide concentration levels are parts per million ranges. The gas-liquid reaction becomes gas film controlling as Co(NH3)6(2+) concentration exceeds 0.02 mol/l. The NO absorption rate is proportional to the nitric oxide inlet concentration. Oxygen in the gas phase is favorable to the absorption of nitric oxide. But it is of little significance to increase the oxygen concentration above 5.2%. The NO absorption rate decreases with temperature. The kinetic equation of NO absorption into the Co(NH3)6(2+) solution under aerobic condition can be written as.     

The catalytic incineration of (CH3)2S and its mixture with CH(3)SH over a Pt/Al(2)O(3) catalyst

Catalytic incineration is one of the cost-effective technologies to solve the troublesome volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, some sulfur containing VOCs, such as dimethyl sulfide, may deactivate the Pt catalyst that is commonly used in the catalytic incineration process. This paper provides information on the poisoning effect of (CH3)2S. The catalytic incineration of (CH3)2S, typically emitted from the petrochemical industry, over a Pt/Al(2)O(3) fixed bed catalytic reactor was studied. The effects of operating parameters including inlet temperature, space velocity, (CH3)2S concentration, O2 concentration and catalyst size were characterized. Catalytic incineration on a mixture of (CH3)2S with CH(3)SH was also tested. The results show that the conversions of (CH3)2S increase as the inlet temperature increases and the space velocity decreases. The higher the (CH3)2S concentration is, the lower its conversion is. The O2 concentration has a positive effect on the conversion of (CH3)2S. (CH3)2S has a poisoning effect on the Pt/Al(2)O(3) catalyst, especially at lower temperatures. The conversion of (CH3)2S is significantly suppressed by the existence of CH(3)SH.     

Reaction characteristics of Ca(OH)2, HCl and SO2 at low temperature in a spray dryer integrated with a fabric filter

The objective of this research was to evaluate the reaction characteristics of CaOH2, HCl and SO2 in the flue gas emitted by a laboratory incinerator. The amount of sulfur retained in the residues (including the spray dryer ash and baghouse ash) was also evaluated in this study. The experimental parameters included HCl concentration (500-2000 ppm), SO2 concentration (500-2000 ppm), relative humidity (40-80% RH), and the addition of CaCl2 (30 wt.%).The results indicated that an HCl concentration of 500-2000 ppm did not affect HCl removal efficiency in the spray dryer at 150 degrees C and 45+/-5% RH. On the other hand, increase in SO2 concentration from 500 to 2000 ppm enhanced SO2 removal at 150 degrees C and 75+/-5% RH. Moreover, increase in removal efficiency of SO2 was more obvious when the relative humidity was greater than 80%. When the flue gas contained both HCl and SO2 simultaneously, the removal efficiency of SO2 could increase from 56.7 to 90.33% at HCl concentration of 236 ppm. However, when the concentration of HCl exceeded 535 ppm, the removal efficiency of SO2 decreased with increasing concentration of HCl. The removal efficiency of SO2 could be increase to 97.7% with the addition of CaCl2.     

Simultaneous removal of SO2 and NO by wet scrubbing using aqueous chlorine dioxide solution

The present study attempts to generate chlorine dioxide (ClO(2)) gas continuously by chlorate-chloride process and to utilize it further to clean up SO(2) and NO(x) gases simultaneously from the flue gas in the lab-scale bubbling reactor. Experiments were carried out to examine the effect of various operating parameters like input SO(2) concentration, input NO concentration, pH of the reaction medium, and ClO(2) feeding rate on the SO(2) and NO(x) removal efficiencies at 45 degrees C. Complete oxidation of NO into NO(2) occurred on passing sufficient ClO(2) gas into the scrubbing solution. SO(2) removal efficiency of about 100% and NO(x) removal efficiency of 66-72% were achieved under optimized conditions. NO(x) removal efficiency decreased slightly with increasing pH and NO concentration. Input SO(2) concentration had marginal catalytic effect on NO(2) absorption. No improvement in the NO(x) removal efficiency was observed on passing excess of chlorine dioxide in the scrubbing solution.     

NiO-MnO2/Al2O3催化臭氧化催化剂的制备及性能

采用浸渍法,以Al2O3为载体,制备了氧化镍和氧化锰复合的双组分负载型金属催化臭氧化催化剂.以松花江江水中UV254的去除率作为催化剂活性指标,通过正交试验,寻找催化剂的最佳制备工艺.实验结果表明:催化剂的最佳制备工艺为浸渍3h,活性组元体积比1:1,90℃干燥2h,400℃焙烧4h.通过扫描电镜对催化剂结构进行了表征;通过TG-DTA测试,分析了催化剂的热分解过程中反应速率、热效应和物质变化过程;运用XPS分析了催化剂表面元素的组成情况,催化剂的主要活性成分为MnO2.     

Emission control of SO2 and NOx by irradiation methods

Microwave discharges at 2.45 GHz frequency and accelerated electron beams operated at atmospheric pressure in synthetic gas mixtures containing N(2), O(2), CO(2), SO(2), and NO(x) are investigated experimentally for various gas mixture constituents and operating conditions, with respect to their ability to purify exhaust gases. An original experimental unit easily adaptable for both separate and simultaneous irradiation with microwaves and electron beams was set up. The simultaneous treatment with accelerated electron beams and microwaves was found to increase the removal efficiency of NO(x) and SO(2) and also helped to reduce the total required dose rate with approximately 30%. Concomitant removal of NO(x) ( approximately 80%) and SO(2) (>95%) by precipitation with ammonia was achieved.     

Modified SO(4)(2-)/Fe(2)O(3) solid superacid catalysts for electrochemical reaction of toluene with methanol

A series of sulfate, different metal promoted SO(4)(2-)/Fe(2)O(3) catalysts were prepared and investigated by means of Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). All catalysts exhibit good catalytic activity for the electrochemical reaction of toluene with methanol assisted with a pair of porous graphite plane electrodes and chemical conversion higher than 80% was observed. In particular, molybdate promoted catalysts exhibited excellent catalytic activity.     

Application of mixed oxide catalysts to the removal of lean NOx and N2O using transient-mode cyclic operations

The storage and reduction of NO and N2O in the presence of excess O2 have been investigated over two mixed oxide catalysts. The catalysts, which were prepared via coprecipitation of solutions of mixed metal nitrates, followed by calcination, were found to have plenty storage capacities for nitrogen oxides. The storage and reduction performances varied with the catalyst composition and the duration of cycle time: the AlCoPd (1/1/0.05) mixed oxide catalyst exhibited higher efficiency for NO, and an AlCoFe (1/1/2) mixed oxide catalyst exhibited higher efficiency for N2O. The adsorptions of NO and N2O onto the mixed oxide catalysts progressed without an oxidation step, and the adsorptivity of NO surpassed that of O2. The mixed oxides showed spinel structures with sizes of 10-100 nm, and with well-developed mesopores that were formed by the evaporation of H2O and CO2 from layered double hydroxide (LDH) precursors. The storage and reduction of lean NOx and N2O over the mixed oxide catalysts were carried out via cyclic operations in a transient mode at 300 degrees C and at space velocities of around 30,000 h(-1). The removal efficiency of the cyclic operations generally increased with reduced adsorption cycle time, and reached 90% for NOx and N2O with the respective catalysts.     

Photochemical removal of NO(2) by using 172-nm Xe(2) excimer lamp in N(2) or air at atmospheric pressure

Photochemical removal of NO(2) in N(2) or air (5-20% O(2)) mixtures was studied by using 172-nm Xe(2) excimer lamps to develop a new simple photochemical aftertreatment technique of NO(2) in air at atmospheric pressure without using any catalysts. When a high power lamp (300 mW/cm(2)) was used, the conversion of NO(2) (200-1000 ppm) to N(2) and O(2) in N(2) was >93% after 1 min irradiation, whereas that to N(2)O(5), HNO(3), N(2), and O(2) in air (10% O(2)) was 100% after 5s irradiation in a batch system. In a flow system, about 92% of NO(2) (200 ppm) in N(2) was converted to N(2) and O(2), whereas NO(2) (200-400 ppm) in air (20% O(2)) could be completely converted to N(2)O(5), HNO(3), N(2), and O(2) at a flow rate of 1l/min. It was found that NO could also be decomposed to N(2) and O(2) under 172-nm irradiation, though the removal rate is slower than that of NO(2) by a factor of 3.8. A simple model analysis assuming a consecutive reaction NO(2)-->NO-->N+O indicated that 86% of NO(2) is decomposed directly into N+O(2) and the rest is dissociated into NO+O under 172-nm irradiation. These results led us to conclude that the present technique is a new promising catalyst-free photochemical aftertreatment method of NO(2) in N(2) and air in a flow system.     

Partial oxidation of dimethyl ether using the structured catalyst Rh/Al2O3/Al prepared through the anodic oxidation of aluminum

The partial oxidation of dimethyl ether (DME) was investigated using the structured catalyst Rh/Al2O3/Al. The porous Al2O3 layer was synthesized on the aluminum plate through anodic oxidation in an oxalic-acid solution. It was observed that about 20 nm nanopores were well developed in the Al2O3 layer. The thickness of Al2O3 layer can be adjusted by controlling the anodizing time and current density. After pore-widening and hot-water treatment, the Al2O3/Al plate was calcined at 500 degrees C for 3 h. The obtained delta-Al2O3 had a specific surface area of 160 m2/g, making it fit to be used as a catalyst support. A microchannel reactor was designed and fabricated to evaluate the catalytic activity of Rh/Al2O3/Al in the partial oxidation of DME. The structured catalyst showed an 86% maximum hydrogen yield at 450 degrees C. On the other hand, the maximum syngas yield by a pack-bed-type catalyst could be attained by using a more than fivefold Rh amount compared to that used in the structured Rh/Al2O3/Al catalyst.     

锰基催化剂低温选择催化还原处理NOx的研究现状与展望

锰基催化剂具有较高的催化活性,且成本低,在选择性催化还原(SCR)尾气中的NO_x领域具有广阔应用前景。介绍了锰基低温SCR催化剂处理NO_x的最新进展。锰基催化剂可分为两类:锰氧化物催化剂和锰基掺杂过渡金属氧化物催化剂。针对锰氧化物催化剂,主要分析了锰的氧化价态、结晶形态、比表面积以及形态学对催化效果的影响;对于锰基掺杂过渡金属氧化物催化剂,重点分析了掺杂物对催化剂的催化能力、催化温度范围、N_2的选择性和抗SO_2、H_2O毒化能力的影响。最后在总结全文的基础上,展望了锰基催化剂的应用前景。     

SCR烟气脱硝催化剂V_2O_5-WO_3/TiO_2性能研究

通过浸渍法制备了V2O5-WO3/TiO2催化剂,考察催化剂在SCR反应中的脱硝性能.结果表明,WO3的引入扩宽了催化剂的反应窗口,随着WO3含量增加,脱硝率略有上升,特别是在高温阶段.当WO3含量为8%时,催化剂具有最佳效果,在250~400℃范围内,NO脱除率都能达到95%以上,450℃时,脱硝率仍能达到89.19%.此外,进一步考察了空速值、氧浓度、氨氮比、NO初始浓度等不同条件下对催化剂活性的影响.     

V2O5/CNFs/蜂窝状堇青石催化剂的结构控制及其烟气脱硝性能

采用化学气相沉积法,在涂层Al2O3的蜂窝状堇青石表面生长纳米碳纤维(CNFs),通过负载V2O5催化剂,制成低温蜂窝状脱硝催化剂.采用SEM、TEM、XRD和XPS等分析方法,对所制催化剂的物化性质及其脱硝性能进行了分析.研究结果表明,当CNFs在堇青石表面的生长厚度为0.74μm时,所制CNFs/堇青石载体的压缩强度达34.46 MPa;在150~250℃范围内,V2O5/CNFs/蜂窝状堇青石催化剂表现出较高的低温脱除NO活性,其中当CNFs的生长量为12.5%、V2O5担载量为1%时,在250℃下NO的转化率达95%左右.     

Hot Corrosion of Iron in the Presence of Salt Mixture Deposit Containing NaCl and V_2O_5 at 600℃

Iron suffered low temperature hot corrosion (LTHC) in the presence of salt deposits of Na2SO4,Na2SO4 mixed with NaCl and Na2SO4 mixed with V2O5 in a combustion gas at 600℃. The additions of NaCl to Na2SO4 and of V2O5 to Na2SO4 changed the corrosion kinetics significantly and modified the scale structure markedly It is proposed that trivalent iron ions were more favored than divalent ions in the eutectic responsible for the occurrence of LTHC when NaCl was present, while the reaction between Na2SO4 mixed with V2O5 and the gas formed (Na2O)xV2O4(V2O5)6-x providing directly the liquid required by LTHC. The suphide formation in the inner FeO larer was related to the sites of the reduction step wher SO2 was released.     

Ametryn degradation in the ultraviolet (UV) irradiation/hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) treatment

Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation (253.7nm) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) was used to decompose aqueous ametryn. The concentrations of ametryn were measured with time under various experiment conditions. The investigated factors included H(2)O(2) dosages, initial pH, initial ametryn concentrations, and a variety of inorganic anions. Results showed that ametryn degradation in UV/H(2)O(2) process was a pseudo-first-order reaction. Removal rates of ametryn were greatly affected by H(2)O(2) dosage and initial concentrations of ametryn, but appeared to be slightly influenced by initial pH. Furthermore, we investigated the effects of four anions (SO(4)(2-), Cl(-), HCO(3)(-), and CO(3)(2-)) on ametryn degradation by UV/H(2)O(2). The impact of SO(4)(2-) seemed to be insignificant; however, Cl(-), HCO(3)(-), and CO(3)(2-) considerably slowed down the degradation rate because they could strongly scavenge hydroxyl radicals (OH) produced during the UV/H(2)O(2) process. Finally, a preliminary cost analysis revealed that UV/H(2)O(2) process was more cost-effective than the UV alone in removal of ametryn from water.     

固体超强酸SO42-/TiO2-Al2O3的制备及其催化合成冰片

采用溶胶-凝胶法和浸渍法制备了系列SO_4~(2-)/TiO_2-Al_2O_3固体超强酸催化剂,运用XRD、NH_3-TPD、FT-IR、PyFTIR、XPS、SEM等技术手段,研究了复合催化剂材料的结构与性质,初步探讨了固体超强酸SO_4~(2-)/TiO_2-Al_2O_3催化剂的构效关系,得到适宜的催化剂制备条件为:n(TiO_2)/n(Al_2O_3)=1∶2、硫酸浸渍浓度1mol/L、催化剂焙烧温度500℃。考察了物料物质的量比、催化剂用量、反应时间等对催化合成冰片的影响。结果表明,在物料物质的量比为1∶0.4,催化剂用量为α-蒎烯质量的7%,采用程序升温方式(65℃-1h,75℃-4h,90℃-1h)加热的条件下,固体超强酸SO_4~(2-)/TiO_2-Al_2O_3催化剂的催化活性最高,α-蒎烯的转化率高达100%,龙脑的收率高达59.74%,SO_4~(2-)/TiO_2-Al_2O_3固体超强酸催化剂在重复使用6次的条件下,α-蒎烯的转化率均不变,龙脑的收率下降2.99%,催化剂的重复使用性良好。     

In situ modifying of carbon tube-in-tube nanostructures with highly active Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles

A novel in situ method based on a liquid membrane templated self-assembly process is employed to modify carbon tube-in-tube nanostructures (TTCNTs) with Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles. The as-obtained Fe(2)O(3) modified TTCNTs (Fe(2)O(3)/TTCNTs) nanocomposites are well constructed and the Fe(2)O(3) nanoparticles are well dispersed and decorated on the outer, inner and intramolecular surfaces of TTCNTs. In addition, the Fe(2)O(3)/TTCNTs nanocomposites are employed as catalysts for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO with NH(3) and show high SCR catalytic activity, indicating that the novel multiple intramolecular channels and unique surface chemistry of the TTCNTs should play an important role in improving the properties of?TTCNTs.