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Pollution control system and method for the removal of sulfur oxides

CA 1104792 A · Owner: Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation · Inventors: Steiner, Peter

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A pollution control system and method in which sulfur oxides in flue gases are adsorbed by activated char in a gas-solid contacting device. The saturated char is regenerated in an integrated desorption-reduction vessel to, which crushed coal and combustion-supporting air are supplied. A portion of the crushed coal is burned to provide the heat for the regeneration of the char, resulting in the formation of sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide gases and the chemical, consumption of a portion of the char. The remaining crushed coal reduces the sulfur dioxide to gaseous sulfur and, results in a material having a porous system suitable for use in the adsorption of sulfur oxides. The remaining …

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  • Granted July 14, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 14, 1998.
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FiledSeptember 5, 1978
GrantedJuly 14, 1981
Term endedJuly 14, 1998
Patent numberCA 1104792 A
Classification (IPC)C01B17/06 +2 more

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1979198119831985198719891991199319951997Application filedSep 5, 1978Patent grantedJuly 14, 1981Term endedJuly 14, 1998

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