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Abstract:

The overall aim of this project is to investigate and develop an integrated, multi-pollutant control approach that targets major reductions in NO_X and mercury emissions from coal-fired plant. The specific objectives of the project are:

To develop a stage-wise NO_X reduction approach that will enable coal-fired utility boilers to achieve a target of 200 mg/Nm3 or better in the most cost-effective manner.

To assess of the combined performance of primary and secondary NO_X control measures including particulate control devices and quantify their impact on flue gas mercury concentration and speciation during coal combustion.

To investigate the suitability of a range of approaches to the removal of mercury from flue gas (combustion modifications, sorbents, additives etc) and to determine the effect of fly ash properties and flue gas chemistry on mercury behaviour.

To develop an integrated multi-pollutant control approach with potential for future application to UK coal-fired power plant (and coal-fired power plant worldwide).

Increasing environmental concerns regarding the use of pulverised coal for power generation continue to drive legislation that limits the emissions of pollutant gases to the atmosphere. The current European Union Large Combustion Plant Directive calls for significant reductions in NO_X, SO₂ and particulate emissions from coal-fired power plant over the next few years. Primary NO_X control measures such as low NO_X burners and air staging and secondary (post-combustion) NO_X control measures such as NOxStarTM or SCR, in combination, should provide the potential for significantly higher overall NO_X reductions to meet the most stringent emission limits in a more cost-effective manner than a stand-alone technology for the same level of NO_X control.

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Publication Year:

2005

Publisher:

Department of Trade and Industry

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DTI

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Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal

Coal

Coal combustion

Other Power and Storage Technologies

Electric power conversion

Language:

English

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7435638 B

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United Kingdom

Publication Type:

Project Report

Subject:

Energy Generation Plants

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Related Project(s):

Towards Zero Emissions of NO_x and Mercury from Coal-Fired Power Plant

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Towards Zero Emissions From Coal Fired Power Plant: NOx And Mercury: Project Profile