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| 20080213144 | VOC reduction in ethanol plants - Byproduct solids produced in the processing of carbohydrate material to produce ethanol are dried in a recirculating stream of gaseous carbon dioxide into which carbon dioxide produced in that processing is fed. Organic contaminants and water vapor report to the recirculating carbon dioxide stream and are removed therefrom. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080219905 | HIGH VOLUME, LOW BACK-PRESSURE GAS SCRUBBER - In one aspect of the invention there is provided a gas scrubbing system for removing contaminants from a flow of fluid, comprising a container having an interior volume, an inlet for receiving the flow of fluid and an outlet for dispensing the stream of fluid, a treatment liquid, a porous medium positioned in the interior volume, between the inlet and outlet, said porous medium providing a high surface area to facilitate chemical interactions between the fluid flow and the treatment liquid and means to apply the treatment liquid onto the porous medium. A contact cell aspect of the porous medium and a method aspect are also provided. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080226523 | MAGNETIC ACTIVATED CARBON AND THE REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS FROM FLUID STREAMS - Magnetic activated carbon and the removal of contaminants from a fluid stream using the magnetic activated carbon is described. The magnetic activated carbon is preferably magnetic powdered activated carbon and may contain titania. The magnetic activated carbon may be used to remove contaminants such as mercury from fluid streams including flue gases from a combustion plant. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090010828 | MERCURY CONTROL USING MODERATE-TEMPERATURE DISSOCIATION OF HALOGEN COMPOUNDS - A system and method is provided for the removal of mercury from flue gas. Effective removal of mercury is obtained by oxidation of elemental mercury, with highly reactive halogen species derived from dissociation of halogen compounds at moderate temperatures brought into contact with the flue gas with or without the addition of carbon. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090047199 | Method for Zonal Injection of Chemicals into a Furnace Convective Pass to Reduce Pollutants from Flue Gases - Zonal injection of varying compositions of chemicals, particularly an ammonia-based reagent and hydrocarbon, through injection lances arranged in a grid formation to define planar zones in a furnace convective pass of a furnace. The supply of chemicals is controlled so as to be individually determined for each discrete zone of the grid depending on conditions in that zone. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090068077 | GROUP OF AT LEAST TWO GAS-FLOW REACTORS SUPPLIED WITH CHEMICAL NEUTRALIZATION AND/OR SORPTION AGENT - A group of at least two gas-flow reactors ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090081092 | Pollutant Emission Control Sorbents and Methods of Manufacture and Use - Sorbents for removal of mercury and other pollutants from gas streams, such as a flue gas stream from coal-fired utility plants, and methods for their manufacture and use are disclosed. Embodiments include brominated sorbent substrate particles having a carbon content of less than about 10%. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090092528 | PROCESS FOR THE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS FROM GASES, AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR AND THEREWITH - A composition, containing vanadium and a support, wherein at least a portion of the vanadium has crystallite sizes of less than about 100 Å as determined by an analytical method such as X-Ray Diffraction, is disclosed. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate mercury adsorption stage. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090136401 | Pollutant Emission Control Sorbents and Methods of Manufacture and Use - Sorbents for removal of mercury and other pollutants from gas streams, such as a flue gas stream from coal-fired utility plants, and methods for their manufacture and use are disclosed. Embodiments include brominated sorbent substrate particles having a carbon content of less than about 10%. Other embodiments include one or more oxidatively active halides of a nonoxidative metal dispersed on sorbent substrate particles mixed with activated carbon in an amount up to 30% by weight. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090136402 | Capture and Release of Mixed Acid Gasses With Binding Organic Liquids - Reversible acid-gas binding organic liquid systems that permit separation and capture of one or more of several acid gases from a mixed gas stream, transport of the liquid, release of the acid gases from the ionic liquid and reuse of the liquid to bind more acid gas with significant energy savings compared to current aqueous systems. These systems utilize acid gas capture compounds made up of strong bases and weak acids that form salts when reacted with a selected acid gas, and which release these gases when a preselected triggering event occurs. The various new materials that make up this system can also be included in various other applications such as chemical sensors, chemical reactants, scrubbers, and separators that allow for the specific and separate removal of desired materials from a gas stream such as flue gas. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090148367 | PROCESS FOR PROMOTING MERCURY RETENTION IN WET FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEMS - A system and method is proposed for removing mercury from a process gas stream containing mercury. The proposed invention provides for contacting an aqueous desulphurization liquor with a flue gas stream to capture mercury that may be contained in the flue gas stream. A promoter is mixed with the liquor to prevent oxidized mercury in the liquor from reducing into elemental mercury. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090155148 | Removal of Mercury from Fluids by Supported Metal Oxides - This invention relates to the use of a copper oxide adsorbent to remove mercury from a feed stream. When the feed stream is low in sulfur content, a sulfidation agent such as hydrogen sulfide should be added to the feed stream. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090155149 | METHOD FOR SCAVENGING MERCURY - Disclosed herein is a method for removing mercury from a gas stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a getter composition comprising bromine, bromochloride, sulphur bromide, sulphur dichloride or sulphur monochloride and mixtures thereof. In one preferred embodiment the getter composition is adsorbed onto a sorbent. The sorbent may be selected from the group consisting flyash, limestone, lime, calcium sulphate, calcium sulfite, activated carbon, charcoal, silicate, alumina and mixtures thereof. Preferred is flyash, activated carbon and silica. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090162268 | Carbon Dioxide Separation Via Partial Pressure Swing Cyclic Chemical Reaction - A method for separating a reactive gas from a feed gas mixture is disclosed. The method includes reacting the reactive gas with a bed of reactive solid in an exothermic reaction to create a second solid and a product gas from which the reactive gas is depleted. The product gas is removed and the heat from the reaction is used to liberate the reactive gas from the second solid in an endothermic reaction which yields the reactive solid. The reactive gas is removed and sequestered. Heat reservoir material is included in the bed to retain the heat in support of the endothermic reaction. A device for executing the method having an insulated chamber holding the bed, as well as process units formed of multiple beds are also disclosed. The process units allow the method to be operated cyclically, providing a continuous flow of feed gas, reactive gas and product gas. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090169450 | MERCURY REMOVING APPARATUS AND MERCURY REMOVING METHOD - The invention relates to a mercury removing apparatus and a mercury removing method in which a mercury removing ratio is improved with low cost, the mercury removing apparatus removes mercury from exhaust gas generated by coal combustion, an acidic solution spraying nozzle for spraying sulfuric acid into exhaust gas is provided on the down stream side of an absorption tower for removing sulfur oxide from the exhaust gas. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090175771 | ABATEMENT OF EFFLUENT GAS - Systems and methods are provided involving abatement of effluents. Aspects of the invention may include starting an abatement system at a high level setting; receiving an effluent having an undesirable material at the abatement system; abating the undesirable material using the abatement system at the high level setting; receiving information about the effluent; analyzing the information to determine an optimal setting; adjusting the high level setting to the optimal setting; and receiving more of the effluent having more of the undesirable material, which then may be attenuated. The optimal setting corresponds to a selected setting efficiency. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090180941 | DEACTIVATION RESISTANT PHOTOCATALYSTS - The present disclosure relates to a fluid purification device that has a deactivation resistant photocatalyst having nanocrystallites of less than 14 nanometers (nm) in diameter with at least 200 m2 surface area/cm3 of skeletal volume in cylindrical pores of 5 nm in diameter or larger, with the mode of the pore size distribution 10 nm or more. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090185966 | PREPARATION AND MANUFACTURE OF AN OVERLAYER FOR DEACTIVATION RESISTANT PHOTOCATALYSTS - A photocatalyst system for volatile organic compounds with two parts that include a photocatalyst layer on a substrate and a porous overlayer. The photocatalyst layer is reactive with volatile organic compounds when UV light is projected on it. The overlayer is situated on the photocatalyst layer. The overlayer is UV transparent and has an interconnected pore network that allows contaminated air to pass through the overlayer. The size and the shape of the interconnected pores acts to selectively exclude certain contaminants that can deactivate the photocatalyst. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090202407 | AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION SOLUTION - An improved method of controlling air pollution, a combustion gas is passed through a solution of an alkaline-earth metal sulfide and a redox buffer (e.g., a mono alkaline-earth metal phosphate salt), preferably but not essentially in combination with an alkaline-earth metal carbonate FGD system. The reagents are provided in a fully soluble form enabling low cost application and retrofitting of existing facilities whilst also including alkaline-earth bases salts, which advantageously afford stability to the process product. The reagents co-precipitate when the solution achieves a pH of 4.5 to 6.5 such as is encountered in the acidic environment in conduits that carry combustion flue gases. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090220397 | Capture and Release of Acid-Gasses with Acid-Gas Binding Organic Compounds - A system and method for acid-gas capture wherein organic acid-gas capture materials form hetero-atom analogues of alkyl-carbonate when contacted with an acid gas. These organic-acid gas capture materials include combinations of a weak acid and a base, or zwitterionic liquids. This invention allows for reversible acid-gas binding to these organic binding materials thus allowing for the capture and release of one or more acid gases. These acid-gas binding organic compounds can be regenerated to release the captured acid gasses and enable these organic acid-gas binding materials to be reused. This enables transport of the liquid capture compounds and the release of the acid gases from the organic liquid with significant energy savings compared to current aqueous systems. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090238741 | Flying apparatus and method for removing harmful gases from the atmosphere - An apparatus for removing harmful gas components out of the earth's atmosphere is a free-flying autonomous lightweight aircraft with an onboard gas processing system including gas separation or extraction devices, and inlets and outlets connected to the devices. Solar cells and/or thermoelectric generators provided on the craft produce electrical energy to operate the individual devices. The system may include a cryogenic closed-loop circulation system that participates in liquefying the extracted gas components. The apparatus is preferably a lighter-than-air craft like a dirigible. A method of extracting harmful gas components from the atmosphere involves flying the apparatus at a prescribed altitude level and operating the gas processing system to remove the harmful gas component from the atmosphere, then returning the apparatus to earth to offload the liquefied stored harmful gas component. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090252663 | Method and system for the removal of an elemental trace contaminant from a fluid stream - A method for the removal of an elemental trace contaminant from a fluid stream, which comprises:
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| 20090252664 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING REAGENTS AND EFFLUENTS IN ABATEMENT SYSTEMS - In some aspects, an apparatus for abating effluent from an electronic device manufacturing process tool is provided, including: a reaction chamber adapted to receive an effluent; and a reagent heating apparatus in fluid connection with the reaction chamber; wherein the reagent heating apparatus is adapted to heat a reagent and to introduce the heated reagent into a heated reagent reaction zone of the reaction chamber; and wherein the reaction chamber is further adapted to mix the effluent and the heated reagent in the heated reagent reaction zone. Other apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090263299 | Hazardous gas abatement system using electrical heater and water scrubber - A hazardous gas abatement system decontaminates an exit gas stream containing global warming gases using an electrical heater and a water scrubber. One or more top flow hazardous gas inlets introduce hazardous gases into a heater compartment. Air or oxygen is introduced into a separate chamber for dynamic oxidation and cooling. The streams are mixed and oxygen reacts with the hazardous gases. Solid particulates from the reaction are removed by a filter in a quick disconnect bottom chamber. Filtered exhaust gases flow upward in an exhaust chamber surrounding the heater compartment and through water spray scrubbers. A cleaning ring mounted on an eccentric rod cleans particles from the outside of the internal heater, and the inside of the external heater. An air cylinder drives the eccentric rod and cleaning ring down and up between the heaters and stores the ring above the gas inlets. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090269262 | AIR POLLUTANT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING MERCURY IN FLUE GAS - An air pollutant control system comprises: a denitration apparatus that reduces nitrogen oxide in flue gas discharged from a coal combustion boiler, and that sprays hydrogen chloride into the gas to oxidize mercury, an air heater that recovers heat in gas, a dust collector that reduces dust in gas, a desulfurization apparatus that reduces sulfur oxide in gas from which the dust has been reduced, a hydrogen chloride vaporizer that evaporates concentrated hydrochloric acid to obtain the hydrogen chloride, and a hydrochloric acid neutralization tank where dilute hydrochloric acid discharged from the hydrogen chloride vaporizer or the concentrated hydrochloric acid is neutralized with an alkali agent. Neutralized chloride is supplied to a fuel feeder, mixed with a fuel, and then burned as a fuel in a boiler to produce hydrogen chloride in flue gas. Together with sprayed hydrogen chloride derived from the hydrogen chloride vaporizer, the mercury is reduced. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090280045 | Air Purification System Employing Particle Burning - An air purification system includes a reverse flow heat exchanger, a combustion chamber and a means for heating particles configured to cause particles in air to combust in the chamber. The reverse flow heat exchanger transfers excess heat from the purified air to the incoming air to lower the amount of energy needed to combust the particles in the combustion chamber. The means for heating particles can comprise a flame or a microwave emitter. The reverse flow heat exchanger is spiral wound around the combustion chamber. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090285734 | CATALYST FOR GENERATING OXIDIZED MERCURY FOR TESTING MERCURY CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORS (CEM) - The present invention discloses a catalyst, system, and process for oxidizing mercury. The catalyst can include a substrate and a layer attached to at least part of the substrate. The layer contains a noble metal and has an average thickness of less than 100 nanometers. The substrate can be a plurality of glass fibers that provides for a relatively high surface area for the layer to be attached to. In the alternative, the substrate can be a porous substrate that provides for a high surface area for the layer to be attached to. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090304563 | Mercury removal system and method - The present invention provides a mercury removal system and method for effectively removing a mercury component, which is present in a gas stream in an extremely small amount in wet gas cleaning used for coal or heavy oil gasification, petroleum refining and the like. The mercury removal system in wet gas cleaning comprises a water washing tower for introducing therein a target gas containing a mercury component and transferring the mercury component into an absorbing solution, a flush drum ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090324468 | Zero platinum group metal catalysts - The present invention pertains to catalyst systems for nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, and sulfur reactions that are free or substantially free of platinum group metals. The catalyst system of the present invention comprise a substrate and a washcoat, wherein the washcoat comprises at least one oxide solid, wherein the oxide solid comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of a carrier material oxide, a catalyst, and mixtures thereof. The catalyst system may optionally have an overcoat, wherein the overcoat comprises at least one oxide solid, wherein the oxide solid comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of a carrier material oxide, a catalyst, and mixtures thereof. The catalyst comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of a ZPGM transition metal catalyst, a mixed metal oxide catalyst, a zeolite catalysts, or mixtures thereof. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100015021 | Effluent Gas Scrubbing - An effluent gas scrubber and a method of scrubbing effluent gases are provided. An inlet port receives an effluent gas. The gas passes through successive chambers in which it is sprayed with a scrubbing fluid. An oxidizer within the scrubbing fluid is effective to oxidize non-water soluble gases within the effluent gas. An oxidation-reduction potential probe measures the oxidation-reduction potential of the scrubbing fluid and adds the oxidizer to the scrubbing fluid as needed. A pH probe measures the pH of the scrubbing fluid and adds a base to the scrubbing fluid as needed to maintain the pH at or above a threshold such as pH 7, or pH 12. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100047142 | FILTER MEDIA INCLUDING FILTERING AGENT EFFECTIVE FOR REMOVAL OF CYANO-CONTAINING CONTAMINANTS HAVING IMPROVED COMPATIBILITY WITH AMINE SENSITIVE IMPREGNANTS AND AMINE SENSITIVE SUBSTRATES - Filter media containing an impregnant obtained by pre-reacting an amine functional material with a transition metal to form an amine-metal coordination complex. The complexed amine is much more compatible with amine sensitive co-impregnants or amine sensitive substrates. Additionally, even though the amine is complexed, the impregnant retains high activity for the removal of cyano-containing vapors and other contaminants for which amines have a filtering efficacy. Advantageously, therefore, the filter media may be used to remove cyano-containing vapors or other amine-targeted contaminants from air and other harmful gases in the presence of metal-based catalysts (such as those catalysts comprising platinum, gold or other active transition metals) without the undesirable effect of unduly inhibiting or poisoning the metal-based catalysts. The amine-containing coordination complex is also more compatible with substrates having electret characteristics as compared to otherwise identical amine material that is not complexed. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100111788 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING OXIDIZED MERCURY INTO ELEMENTAL MERCURY - An oxidized mercury converter utilizes a combination of heat, reduced pressure, and dilution when converting oxidized mercury in a gas sample into elemental mercury. The converter applies heat to a gas sample to thermally convert oxidized mercury within a gas sample into elemental mercury and an oxidizing component, and thereafter reduces the pressure of the gas sample to minimize combination of the elemental mercury with other oxidizing compounds present in the gas sample and/or with byproducts of the thermal conversion (e.g., the oxidizing components). The converter thus allows an accurate analysis of the total amount of mercury, both oxidized and elemental forms, present within a gas sample without the need to use consumable reagents in the mercury conversion process. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100143221 | COMBUSTIVE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES - Apparatus for the combustive destruction of noxious substances comprises an annular combustion zone (C | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100158773 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Acid Gas Emissions from Cement Plants - A method and apparatus for controlling emissions of acid forming gases such as sulfur dioxide from cement plants is disclosed. Gaseous effluent from the cement plant pyroprocessing chamber is routed to the plant's raw mill to heat and dry the feed meal used in cement production. When the raw mill is in operation microfine lime particles are sprayed into the raw mill using a nozzle system. The spraying of hydrated lime into the raw mill scrubs acid forming gases in the process gaseous effluent. When the raw mill is not operational, microfine lime is sprayed into a gas conditioning tower that is also used to reduce the temperature of the effluent gases to facilitate efficient collection of dust particles prior to emission of the cleansed effluent flow into the atmosphere. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100189614 | METHOD FOR KRAFT WASTE RECLAMATION - A method for obtaining particulate calcium carbonate having an average particle size less than about 12 microns is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) withdrawing from a pulp mill a mixture containing calcium carbonate; (2) treating the mixture to remove contaminants contained in the mixture to produce a treated mixture containing calcium carbonate and further having a chemical composition and/or purity which substantially inhibits the fusing together of calcium carbonate particulates; (3) recovering from the treated mixture particulate calcium carbonate having an average particle size less than about 12 microns. The calcium carbonate produced has a high surface area to volume ratio and is therefore highly reactive and suitable for numerous applications such as in the treatment of soil, filler paper production, paint production, and contaminant containment in coal stack emission assemblies. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100202945 | Method and Apparatus for the Enhanced Removal of Aerosols and Vapor Phase Contaminants from a Gas Stream - The invention provides methods and apparatuses for removing aerosols and, in some cases, vapor phase contaminants, such as mercury, from a gas stream. One method is directed to the removal of additional aerosols from a gas stream from which aerosols have previously been removed by using a screen in combination with a primary aerosol collection device. Another method is directed to the removal of both aerosols and vapor phase contaminants by using a sorbent in combination with a screen. Another method is directed to the removal of vapor phase contaminants by using a catalyst to convert the contaminant to a form that is more easily removed from the gas stream and optionally injecting a chemical to increase the rate of conversion. The invention also provides various apparatuses for use in performing the various methods of the invention. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100254868 | PURIFICATION OF A FLUID USING OZONE WITH AN ADSORBENT AND/OR A PARTICLE FILTER - A system and method ( | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100266468 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING MERCURY SORBENTS AND REMOVING MERCURYFROM A GAS STREAM - Sorbents for removal of mercury and other pollutants from gas streams, such as a flue gas stream from coal-fired utility plants, and methods for their manufacture and use are disclosed. The methods include injecting a sorbent consisting essentially of recovered and separated fluid cracking catalyst particles into a flue gas stream. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100272621 | METHOD FOR SCAVENGING MERCURY - Disclosed herein is a method for removing mercury from a gas stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a getter composition comprising bromine, bromochloride, sulphur bromide, sulphur dichloride or sulphur monochloride and mixtures thereof. In one preferred embodiment the getter composition is adsorbed onto a sorbent. The sorbent may be selected from the group consisting of flyash, limestone, lime, calcium sulphate, calcium sulfite, activated carbon, charcoal, silicate, alumina and mixtures thereof. Preferred is flyash, activated carbon and silica. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100329953 | ACID GAS SCRUBBING COMPOSITION - This invention provides novel compositions comprising substituted polyamines as acid gas scrubbing solutions and methods of using the compositions in an industrial system. The invention relates to the use of such polyamine compounds in industrial processes to remove acidic contaminants from natural and industrial fluid streams, such as natural gas, combustion gas, natural gas, synthesis gas, biogas, and other industrial fluid streams. The compositions and methods of the invention are useful for removal, absorption, or sequestration of acidic contaminants and sulfide contaminants including CO | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110027153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM A GAS - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing mercury from gases such as those discharged from roasters and other heat producing systems. In embodiments the method comprises reacting the mercury with dissolved molecular chlorine, and may also comprise reacting the mercury with mercuric chloride to yield mercurous chloride. The mercurous chloride may be removed by precipitation. There are also disclosed apparatuses for implementing the method. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110038771 | Particulate Air Filter With Ozone Catalyst and Methods of Manufacture and Use - Methods and apparatus for destroying ozone in an air stream are provided. Specific embodiments comprise passing air through a particulate filter comprising a filter media folded into a plurality pleats and a plurality of separators, where the separators and/or the filter media is coated with an ozone destruction catalyst. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110044870 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLUE GAS SCRUBBING - An apparatus | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110052462 | FILTERS FOR REMOVAL OF VOLATILE SILOXANES AND LIFETIME EXTENSION OF PHOTOCATALYTIC DEVICES - A filter for use in an ultraviolet photocatalytic oxidation air purification system having a filter surface treatment that enhances removal of volatile silicon-containing compounds (VSCCs). The surface treatment may create an acidic site on the filter, increase the surface area of the filter, or facilitate preferential interaction between the surface and the VSCCs, thereby promoting the VSCCs to bond with the VSCC filter. Removal of the VSCCs prior to the VSCCs reaching the photocatalyst increases the useful life of the photocatalyst. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110052463 | NANOSTRUCTURED SORBENT MATERIALS FOR CAPTURING ENVIRONMENTAL MERCURY VAPOR - The present invention is a method and material for using a sorbent material to capture and stabilize mercury. The method for using sorbent material to capture and stabilize mercury contains the following steps. First, the sorbent material is provided. The sorbent material, in one embodiment, is nano-particles. In a preferred embodiment, the nano-particles are unstabilized nano-Se. Next, the sorbent material is exposed to mercury in an environment. As a result, the sorbent material captures and stabilizes mercury from the environment. In the preferred embodiment, the environment is an indoor space in which a fluorescent has broken. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110076210 | SORBENT FORMULATION FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions from fluid streams having a high concentration of sulfur oxide species are provided herein. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110076211 | Reactive Gas Control - Aspects include a valve comprising a flowing liquid, operable to control a flow of gas through a port. Certain aspects include reaction chambers operable to react gases, and in some aspects gases are substantially contained within an envelope comprised of a flowing liquid. Certain embodiments control gas entrance into a chamber with a valve comprised of a flowing liquid controlling gas flow through a port. Various gas scrubbing systems are described, including systems comprising reaction chambers operable to react gases that yield substantial amounts of solid reaction products. Methods for controlling gas flow are disclosed. Systems and methods include sequential steps of wet-scrubbing, reacting and further wet-scrubbing a gas stream. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110081285 | COLD SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION - A system to control the emissions of a fluid stream in a cyclical fashion utilizing an up-flow cycle and a down-flow cycle. The system may include a first inlet and a first outlet at a first end of the system and a second inlet and a second outlet at a second end of the system, a catalyst zone between the first end and second end, two heat transfer zones, at least one heat transfer zone positioned between the catalyst zone and the first end of the system and between the catalyst zone and the second end of the system, and two heating zones, at least one heating zone positioned between the catalyst zone and each of the at least one heat transfer zones. The symmetrical arrangement permits a bi-directional fluid cycle to recover a portion of the energy supplied to the system during each cycle. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110085952 | SCRUBBER FOR REMOVING HEAVY METALS FROM GASES - A wet scrubber for absorbing a heavy metal from a gas stream, a liquor for said wet scrubber, and a power-plant comprising said wet scrubber are described. The wet scrubber has a liquor containing an oxidizer in ionic liquid. Optionally, the oxidizer has, in pure state, high vapor pressure, and in the ionic liquid, the oxidizer forms a complex that has a much lower vapor pressure. In a preferred embodiment, the liquor is substantially free of any ligand that binds to the metal to be absorbed by the liquor. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110158870 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DEVICE HAVING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICALLY HEATABLE HONEYCOMB BODY AND DEVICE FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERSION OF EXHAUST GASES - A method is provided for operating a device having at least one electrically heatable honeycomb body through which an exhaust gas can flow. The electrically heatable honeycomb body has at least one current distribution structure to which a plurality of short, successive voltage pulses are initially applied during activation, before a constant heating voltage is applied to the current distribution structure to heat the honeycomb body. A suitable device for the catalytic conversion of exhaust gases in an exhaust system is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110165042 | INTEGRATED BOILER AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEMS - An air pollution control system includes an emission treatment system configured to receive flue gas, to reduce at least one pollutant therefrom, and to output emission treated flue gas. A first air heater in fluid communication with the emission treatment system includes a heat exchanger for heating forced air introduced thereto above a base temperature and thereby cooling emission treated flue gas from the emission treatment system to a stack discharge temperature. A second air heater in fluid communication with the first air heater to receive heated forced air therefrom includes a heat exchanger for heating forced air introduced thereto to a preheat temperature for combustion in a boiler and thereby cooling flue gas introduced from a boiler to the second air heater to an emission treatment temperature. The second air heater is in fluid communication with the emission treatment system to introduce cooled flue gas thereto. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165043 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING EXHAUST GAS CONTAINING MERCURY METAL, OXIDATION CATALYST FOR MERCURY METAL IN EXHAUST GAS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided are a catalyst for removing mercury metal, which has high activity for a long time even in an exhaust gas containing SO | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165044 | BROMINE CHLORIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM EMISSIONS PRODUCED DURING FUEL COMBUSTION - Compositions, and processes utilizing such compositions, are provided for reducing mercury emissions during fuel combustion Such compositions comprise a sorbent, a bromine source and a chlorine source Such compositions exhibit improved thermal stability as compared to that of the sorbent by itself. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110171090 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING AIR - A method and device for cleaning air. The air to be cleaned is directed as a continuous flow in succession through a) a first zone wherein the air is treated with ozone and possibly also water, ammonia or other aerosol growth promoters; b) a second zone wherein the air is subjected to ultraviolet light; c) a third zone wherein the air is maintained for a sufficient time to allow aerosol growth; d) a fourth zone where particles in the air are given an electrical charge; e) a fifth zone wherein the air is passed through an electrostatic filter; and f) a sixth zone wherein the air flows over a catalyst to break down residual ozone. The air in confined spaces including indoor rooms, public vehicles with limited access to fresh air is subjected to a low energy consuming universal broad-spectrum removal of the various types of indoor air pollution including toxic gases, organic compounds, microorganisms and liquid and solid particles being hazardous to health and detrimental to quality of life. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171091 | METHOD FOR UV PHOTOLYTIC SEPARATION OF POLLUTANT GASES FROM AN EMISSION STREAM - A method and apparatus for separating gaseous emission pollutants from a scrubber by using a narrow band of UV light energy emitted from an LED light source. The method includes sweeping the evolved gas away from the flow of liquid containing the pollutant using a non-reactive gas. The pollutant can be CO | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110182788 | CATALYTIC MOVING BED FILTER - The present invention relates generally to a method for removing contaminants from a fluid stream and chemically upgrading the stream at the same time. More particularly, the invention relates to a catalytic moving bed filter for removing contaminants from a gas or vapor stream and to compositions comprising both moving bed filter materials and one or more catalysts intimately admixed therewith. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110189065 | INORGANIC DRY COMPOSITIONS FOR ABSORPTION OF MERCURY VAPOR - The present relates generally to inorganic dry compositions comprising inorganic salt impregnated substrates such as saturated bibulous matrices or non-bibulous coated surfaces allowing fabrication of materials of various shapes and kinds useful to suppress release of mercury vapor into the environment upon breakage of mercury containing lamp bulbs, and methods for the use thereof. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110195001 | Dynamic oxidation of process gas - Hazardous process gases are heated to auto ignition temperatures by rods and cylinders in a heating chamber. The heated gases and oxygen mix in a combustion chamber, and the gases ignite and combust. Air is introduced to cool the hot combustion products. Particles are separated from the cooled gases. Pure non hazardous gases and air are exhausted. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195002 | ADVANCED PARTICULATE MATTER CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods for collection and removal of particulate matter, including fine particulate matter, from a gas stream, comprising a unique combination of high collection efficiency and ultralow pressure drop across the filter. The apparatus and method utilize simultaneous electrostatic precipitation and membrane filtration of a particular pore size, wherein electrostatic collection and filtration occur on the same surface. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195003 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COAL-FIRED THERMAL PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine to control total mercury emissions. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110200504 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFYING CATALYST AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING EXHAUST GAS USING THE CATALYST - A catalyst for exhaust gas purification of the present invention contains the thin-plate-like ceria (CeO | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110206581 | RADIAL FLOW REACTOR WITH MOVABLE SUPPORTS - A radial flow reactor vessel is disclosed for use in gas purification, separation or reaction processes and most suitably used in prepurification processes. The reactor has internal baskets for confining a bed of active material. The baskets are rigidly supported at both the top and bottom ends of the reactor and have walls that are axially flexible and radially rigid. The vessel has multiple movable support columns designed to facilitate pre-stressing of the baskets to offset axial compressive loads induced from thermal cycling. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110206582 | GAS SCRUBBING APPARATUS AND GAS SCRUBBING METHOD - Provided are an apparatus for gas scrubbing and a method for gas scrubbing. The apparatus for gas scrubbing includes: a reaction tube through which a reaction gas is flown in; a reactor which is connected to the reaction tube and activates the reaction gas with plasma; and a water injection port which injects water to the plasma in the reactor. It allows a very economical gas scrubbing because water is vaporized using the plasma as heat source, without using an additional heater. In addition, the efficiency of gas scrubbing is also improved because water is directly vaporized at an optimized region where the reaction gas in plasma state is discharged. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110217214 | PARTICULATE MATTER AND METHODS OF OBTAINING SAME FROM A KRAFT WASTE RECLAMATION - A method for obtaining particulate calcium carbonate having an average particle size less than about 12 microns is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) withdrawing from a pulp mill a mixture containing calcium carbonate; (2) treating the mixture to remove contaminants contained in the mixture to produce a treated mixture containing calcium carbonate and further having a chemical composition and/or purity which substantially inhibits the fusing together of calcium carbonate particulates; (3) recovering from the treated mixture particulate calcium carbonate having an average particle size less than about 12 microns. The calcium carbonate produced has a high surface area to volume ratio and is therefore highly reactive and suitable for numerous applications such as in the treatment of soil, filler paper production, paint production, and contaminant containment in coal stack emission assemblies. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110223082 | Chemically-Enhanced Sorbent Activation Process and Method for Using Same - The invention in its various embodiments is directed to methods and equipment for generating an activated sorbent from a sorbent precursor with the addition of certain chemicals that enhance the effectiveness of the activated sorbent. The invention in its various embodiments is also directed to the methods and equipment for generating some of the chemicals that are added to the raw carbonaceous material or activated sorbent to enhance its effectiveness. The invention in its various embodiments is also directed to methods and equipment for generating certain chemicals that can be added to a gas stream to convert a given gaseous pollutant to a form that is more easily removed from the gas stream. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110229388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE SERVICE LIFE AND/OR CATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF AN SCR CATALYST AND CONTROL OF MULTIPLE EMISSIONS - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus for reducing or preventing the poisoning and/or contamination of an SCR catalyst. In another embodiment, the method and apparatus of the present invention is designed to protect the SCR catalyst. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for increasing the service life and/or catalytic activity of an SCR catalyst while simultaneously controlling various emissions. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110229389 | Porous Bodies and Methods - Systems and methods for treating a fluid with a body are disclosed. Various aspects involve treating a fluid with a porous body. In select embodiments, a body comprises ash particles, and the ash particles used to form the body may be selected based on their providing one or more desired properties for a given treatment. Various bodies provide for the reaction and/or removal of a substance in a fluid, often using a porous body comprised of ash particles. Computer-operable methods for matching a source material to an application are disclosed. Certain aspects feature a porous body comprised of ash particles, the ash particles have a particle size distribution and interparticle connectivity that creates a plurality of pores having a pore size distribution and pore connectivity, and the pore size distribution and pore connectivity are such that a first fluid may substantially penetrate the pores. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110229390 | Porous Bodies and Methods - Systems and methods for treating a fluid with a body are disclosed. Various aspects involve treating a fluid with a porous body. In select embodiments, a body comprises ash particles, and the ash particles used to form the body may be selected based on their providing one or more desired properties for a given treatment. Various bodies provide for the reaction and/or removal of a substance in a fluid, often using a porous body comprised of ash particles. Computer-operable methods for matching a source material to an application are disclosed. Certain aspects feature a porous body comprised of ash particles, the ash particles have a particle size distribution and interparticle connectivity that creates a plurality of pores having a pore size distribution and pore connectivity, and the pore size distribution and pore connectivity are such that a first fluid may substantially penetrate the pores. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110250110 | GAS STREAM TREATMENT PROCESS - A process of treating a gas stream containing mercury is disclosed. The method comprises: applying a sorbent into said gas stream ahead of a particulate matter collection device, in order to adsorb at least a portion of a mercury containing compound, wherein said sorbent contains a composition comprising a compound having the following formula (SiO | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110250111 | METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions are provided herein. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110256041 | FLUID FILTRATION FOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING CHAMBER - A filter for filtering a fluid in a substrate processing apparatus comprises first and second stages that are connected to one another. A delivery system provides a vaporized liquid to the filter. The first stage of the filter comprises a basic compound, and the second stage of the filter comprises a desiccant. A second filter comprises a permeation filter with permeable membrane to filter the fluid. Methods of filtering the fluid to reduce formation of undesirable process residues using the filter(s) are also described. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110262324 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SEPARATING OVERSPRAY OF A LIQUID COATING MATERIAL - In order to separate overspray of a liquid coating material from an air current or fluid flow flowing through the application region of a system for coating workpieces, the overspray present in the air current is charged with an auxiliary agent introduced in the air current. The auxiliary agent may include, for example, particles having a fiber or hollow space structure and/or a particulate material or fluid chemically reacting with the overspray particles. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262325 | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REMOVING MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR REMOVING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - An object to be solved by the present invention is to provide a highly reliable hazardous substance removing material capable of efficiently capturing and quickly inactivating hazardous substances of microbe origin such as viruses and bacteria, so as to minimize influences on the human body, such material being unlikely to be influenced by, for example, dimensional changes derived from dynamical and physical properties or a use environment (particularly humidity). The present invention provides a hazardous substance removing material which comprises a support having antibodies supported thereon, wherein a support is composed of a fiber which comprises at least one polymer having a carbonyl group and/or an ether group and has a volume swelling degree of not less than 1.1% to less than 10% in a water at 20° C. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262326 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING RE-EMISSION OF MERCURY FROM A FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM - An improvement in the method for preventing re-emissions of mercury from a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system by addition of an additive to the FGD scrubber liquor which interacts in the system scrubber with mercury present in the flue gas to curtail the mercury re-emissions; the mercury re-emissions are reduced to substantially zero by use of an additive selected from one or more members of the group consisting of a dithiol, a dithiolane, and a thiol having a single thiol group and either an oxygen or a hydroxyl group. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262327 | PROCESS FOR DILUTE PHASE INJECTION OF DRY ALKALINE MATERIALS - The present disclosure is directed to the introduction of an additive to a contaminated gas stream. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110262328 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM FLUE GAS USING SWEEP-BASED MEMBRANE SEPARATION AND ABSORPTION STEPS - A gas separation process for treating flue gases from combustion processes, and combustion processes including such gas separation. The invention involves routing a first portion of the flue gas stream to be treated to an absorption-based carbon dioxide capture step, while simultaneously flowing a second portion of the flue gas across the feed side of a membrane, flowing a sweep gas stream, usually air, across the permeate side, then passing the permeate/sweep gas to the combustor. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110268634 | Process For The Preparation Of Coated Monoliths - The invention relates to a monolithic support member comprising channels with walls separating the channels from each other and having a coating deposited thereon, the non-coated channels having a polygonal cross-section profile, wherein the mean thickness d | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110274600 | OZONE OXIDATION FILTRATION AND NEUTRALIZATION AIR CLEANING SYSTEM, APPARATUS & METHOD - A filtration system for the reduction of air born contaminates by way of double oxidation and filtration. The primary oxidation is from a low cost method of producing cold plasma ozone. The second oxidation and primary filtration is from a catalyst (MAZ), a manganese activated zeolite. Final filtration is accomplished by a HEPA air filter. Air is drawn or blown into a cabinet by way of fan or blower with sufficient force to overcome pressure drop created by filter media. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110286899 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CLEANING GAS IN BLOW MOULDING MACHINES - An apparatus ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110305610 | METHOD FOR IMPREGNATING A POROUS BODY BY A SUSPENSION AND INSTALLATION FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME - The present invention relates to a method for impregnating a porous body ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110305611 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING EXHAUST GASES - The present invention, in some embodiments, provides catalyst modules and/or catalytic reactors having increased effective catalyst cross-sectional areas. In some embodiments, a catalyst module comprises a fluid stream inlet side comprising a plurality of first catalyst bodies and a plurality of first ducts and a fluid stream outlet side comprising a plurality of second catalyst bodies and a plurality of second ducts, wherein the first ducts are a fluid stream inlet to the second catalyst bodies and the second ducts are a fluid stream outlet for the first catalyst bodies. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110318244 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PURIFYING FLUIDS - An apparatus for the purification of fluids includes a material exchange apparatus which contains a more volatile fluid and a less volatile fluid. The material exchange apparatus contains a structured packing, with the structured packing containing a first packing layer ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120014851 | Method of Treating a Gaseous Mixture Comprising Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Sulphide - A gaseous mixture, comprising CO | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120020854 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID INJECTION INTO A GAS SYSTEM - A method for injection of a liquid reductant ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020855 | Flow-Through Substrates and Methods for Making and Using Them - Flow-through substrates, such as honeycombs, comprising certain zeolites. The flow-through substrates may be used, for example, in the removal of a heavy metal from a fluid such as a gas stream. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020856 | ENHANCED ADSORBENTS AND METHODS FOR MERCURY REMOVAL - A flue gas adsorbent and method for making an adsorbent for mercury capture are disclosed. The adsorbent comprises an admixture of an adsorptive material and an additive that have been physically combined thereby eliminating the need for traditional impregnation. A method for removing mercury from a flue gas stream is also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120027653 | CATALYTIC COMPOSITION FOR TREATING COAL COMBUSTION GASES, METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME, CATALYTIC SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME, AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a catalytic composition for treating coal combustion gases, to a method for preparing said composition, to a catalytic system having such a composition, and to the use of the catalytic composition for treating coal combustion gases. The catalytic composition is made of particles of a solid composition cCeO | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120039778 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Acid Gas Emissions from Cement Plants - A method and apparatus for controlling emissions of acid forming gases such as sulfur dioxide from cement plants is disclosed. Gaseous effluent from the cement plant pyroprocessing chamber is routed to the plant's raw mill to heat and dry the feed meal used in cement production. When the raw mill is in operation microfine lime particles are sprayed into the raw mill using a nozzle system. The spraying of hydrated lime into the raw mill scrubs acid forming gases in the process gaseous effluent. When the raw mill is not operational, microfine lime is sprayed into a gas conditioning tower that is also used to reduce the temperature of the effluent gases to facilitate efficient collection of dust particles prior to emission of the cleansed effluent flow into the atmosphere. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120058030 | CATALYST FOR REFORMING TAR-CONTAINING GAS, METHOD FOR PREPARING CATALYST FOR REFORMING TAR CONTAINING GAS, METHOD FOR REFORMING TAR-CONTAINING GAS USING CATALYST FOR REFORMING TAR-CONTAINING GAS, AND METHOD FOR REGENERATING CATALYST FOR REFORMING TAR-CONTAINING GAS - Disclosed is a catalyst for reforming a tar-containing gas, wherein the catalyst contains at least one composite oxide as oxide containing nickel, magnesium, cerium and aluminum and the content of alumina as a single compound is limited to 5% by mass or less. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120076710 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CATCHMENT OF PLATINUM GROUP METALS IN A GAS STREAM - A method and device for catchment of platinum group metals (PGM) in a gaseous steam, where the method comprises using a catalyst comprising a porous ceramic body in which at least a part of the surface area is covered by one or more PGM-catching metal(s)/alloy(s), and where the device comprises the porous ceramic body in which at least a part of the surface area is covered by one or more PGM-catching metal(s)/alloy(s). In a further aspect, the invention also relates to a method for producing the inventive device. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120082603 | Porous Bodies and Methods - Systems and methods for treating a fluid with a body are disclosed. Various aspects involve treating a fluid with a porous body. In select embodiments, a body comprises ash particles, and the ash particles used to form the body may be selected based on their providing one or more desired properties for a given treatment. Various bodies provide for the reaction and/or removal of a substance in a fluid, often using a porous body comprised of ash particles. Computer-operable methods for matching a source material to an application are disclosed. Certain aspects feature a porous body comprised of ash particles, the ash particles have a particle size distribution and interparticle connectivity that creates a plurality of pores having a pore size distribution and pore connectivity, and the pore size distribution and pore connectivity are such that a first fluid may substantially penetrate the pores. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120093702 | SMALL PORE MOLECULAR SIEVE SUPPORTED COPPER CATALYSTS DURABLE AGAINST LEAN/RICH AGING FOR THE REDUCTION OF NITROGEN OXIDES - A method of using a catalyst comprises exposing a catalyst to at least one reactant in a chemical process. The catalyst comprises copper and a small pore molecular sieve having a maximum ring size of eight tetrahedral atoms. The chemical process undergoes at least one period of exposure to a reducing atmosphere. The catalyst has an initial activity and the catalyst has a final activity after the at least one period of exposure to the reducing atmosphere. The final activity is within 30% of the initial activity at a temperature between 200 and 500° C. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120100052 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTION OF SCR CATALYST AND CONTROL OF MULTIPLE EMISSIONS - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus for preventing the poisoning and/or contamination of an SCR catalyst. In another embodiment, the method and apparatus of the present invention is designed to protect an SCR catalyst, while simultaneously providing emission control. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120100053 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COAL-FIRED THERMAL PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120107201 | Agent For Detoxifying Discharge Gas Containing Volatile Inorganic Hydride And Method Of Detoxifying Discharge Gas Containing Volatile Inorganic Hydride - A detoxifying agent and a detoxifying method are provided which have a high detoxifying ability in a detoxifying treatment of a discharge gas containing a volatile inorganic hydride and generating in a semiconductor production step. A zeolite is added to a solid metal hydroxide, a solid metal carbonate, a solid basic metal carbonate, or a mixture of these compounds to thereby obtain the detoxifying agent which has the excellent ability to detoxify a discharge gas containing volatile inorganic hydride. The zeolite to be added is a synthetic zeolite selected from zeolite Y, MFI zeolite, mordenite zeolite, beta zeolite, zeolite A, zeolite X, and zeolite L or is a natural zeolite. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120121485 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING METALS FROM HYDROCARBONS - This invention relates to a process for removing metals, particularly mercury, from hydrocarbon streams by use of an ionic liquid, where in the metal-containing hydrocarbon stream is contacted with an ionic liquid to produce a product hydrocarbon stream having reduced mercury content. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120134903 | Solid Inorganic Composition, Method for Preparing Same, and Use Thereof for Reducing Dioxins and Heavy Metals in Flue Gas - The invention relates to a solid inorganic composition for reducing dioxins and furans, as well as heavy metals, in particular mercury, present in flue gases, to a method for preparing such a composition, and to the use thereof for reducing dioxins and furans as well as heavy metals, in particular mercury, present in flue gases, by contacting said flue gases with said solid inorganic composition. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120141343 | Dynamic Oxidation of Process Gas - Hazardous process gases are heated to auto ignition temperatures by rods and cylinders in a heating chamber. The heated gases and oxygen mix in a combustion chamber, and the gases ignite and combust. Air is introduced to cool the hot combustion products. Particles are separated from the cooled gases. Pure non hazardous gases and air are exhausted. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120148463 | ABSORBENT SOLUTION CONTAINING A DEGRADATION INHIBITOR DERIVED FROM A TRIAZOLE OR FROM A TETRAZOLE AND METHOD OF ABSORBING ACID COMPOUNDS CONTAINED IN A GASEOUS EFFLUENT - The degradation of an absorbent solution comprising organic compounds with an amine functional group in aqueous solution is substantially reduced in the presence of a small amount of degradation inhibiting agents belonging to the family of derivatives of triazoles or of a tetrazole at least one substituent of which contains a sulfur atom. The absorbent solution is used to deacidize a gaseous effluent. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120156117 | Wet Particulate Neutralizing Canister for Liquid Acid Vacuum Recovery - Devices and methods are provided for vacuum recovery of hazardous acidic liquids. A novel neutralizing canister ( | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120183457 | Space Humidity Control Systems - Systems and methods utilizing water-vapor-partial-pressure-differential across a chemically-selective membrane to remove water vapor from a habitable spacecraft environment(s). The system preferably utilizes heat from an exothermic CO | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120183458 | SORBENTS FOR THE OXIDATION AND REMOVAL OF MERCURY - A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120195815 | EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods of treating mercury contaminated gas comprising: introducing a hydrogen halide selected from HBr and HI into a mercury contaminated gas stream containing a quantity of particulate matter at an introduction rate sufficient to create a concentration of at least 0.1 ppmvd; wherein greater than 50% of all particulate matter in the mercury contaminated gas stream is a native particulate matter; contacting a quantity of active bromine with the native particulate matter; creating a doped particulate matter; coating a filtration media with the doped particulate matter; and passing a portion of the mercury contaminated gas stream through the doped particulate matter on the filtration media and other related methods are disclosed herein. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120201730 | HONEY COMB MATRIX COMPRISING MACRO POROUS DESICCANT, PROCESS AND USE THEREOF - Macroporous desiccant based honeycomb matrix comprising the macroporous desiccant synthesized “in-situ”, said desiccant having a differential water adsorption. Process for the “in-situ” preparation of the macroporous desiccant based honeycomb matrix comprising the steps of soaking honeycomb substrate impregnated with water glass, in aqueous metal salt(s) solution or acid solution, or combination thereof, till such time the hydrogel honeycomb matrix is obtained and thermally activating said hydrogel honeycomb matrix to produce macroporous desiccant based honeycomb matrix. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120207657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EMISSIONS IN A COMBUSTION SYSTEM - A system includes an emissions control system. The emissions control system includes a chemical injection conduit. The emissions control system also includes a chemical injector coupled to the chemical injection conduit, wherein the chemical injector is configured to output an emissions control chemical into the chemical injection conduit. The emissions control system further includes a wave generator coupled to the chemical injection conduit, wherein the wave generator is configured to output multiple waves that propagate through the chemical injection conduit into a flow path of combustion products to drive improved mixing of the emissions control chemical with the combustion products. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120213682 | NOVEL SORBENTS FOR MERCURY REMOVAL - The adsorption of vapor phase elemental mercury onto the commercially produced Thief carbon and impregnated Thief carbon with ferric chloride and sodium chloride is disclosed. The results indicate that the impregnation of these sorbents enhanced considerably their capacity and changed the sorption mechanism. Ferric chloride impregnated Thief carbon sorbents presented the highest sorption capacity. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120219480 | COMPOSITIONS FOR WET AIR SCRUBBERS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AND CLEANING WET AIR SCRUBBERS USING THE SAME - A composition for use in air scrubbers, and particularly, cleaning air scrubbers is provided, along with methods for cleaning air scrubbers using the same. The composition includes at least one of components A, B, C, and D. Component A includes at least one surfactant and at least one enzyme. Component B includes at least one surfactant. Component C includes at least one pH control agent. Component D includes at least one defoamer. The compositions may be used to remove volatile organic compounds from air. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120237420 | Absorber - An absorber is provided which utilizes a solvent froth to absorb a selected component, such as CO2 for example, from a flowing gas stream, such as flue gas from a fossil fuel power plant, for example. In one embodiment, a flooded tube gas absorber utilizes a bulkhead plate extending across a reaction chamber. The plate carries a plurality of vertical absorption tubes, each carrying a plurality of spaced apart screens. The incoming gas stream flows downwardly and at equal velocities through the tubes. Solvent is injected downwardly into the tubes. The screen array forms a froth and rapidly and repeatedly bursts the froth bubbles, forming a rapidly changing absorption surface. A second embodiment uses full diameter screens without a bulkhead plate. An option is to use ridge shaped screens to achieve solvent pulsing, increasing efficiency. Both vertical and horizontal reaction chambers are disclosed. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120244052 | FLOCCULATION AGENTS FOR NANOPARTICLE POLLUTANTS - The present technology relates to compositions comprising a copolymer comprising a poly(C | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120251418 | RETENTION OF AMINES IN THE REMOVAL OF ACID GASES BY MEANS OF AMINE ABSORPTION MEDIA - A method for removing acid gases from a fluid stream comprises a) treating the fluid stream in an absorption zone with an absorption medium which comprises an aqueous solution of at least one amine, conducting the treated fluid stream through at least two scrubbing zones and treating it with a non-acidic aqueous phase in order to transfer entrained amine and/or entrained amine decomposition products at least in part to the aqueous phase, wherein aqueous phase is recycled via at least one scrubbing zone and aqueous phase is conducted through at least one scrubbing zone without recycling. The method permits efficient retention of amines from the treated fluid streams. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120258029 | FLUIDIZED BED AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS COMPONENT CAPTURE - The present disclosure is directed to a process that allows dry sorbents to remove a target constituent, such as carbon dioxide (CO | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120275976 | FLUE GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - Recirculation of treated flue gas either independently or as a substitute for ambient air at specific points of ingress in a flue gas treatment system is provided to stabilize approach temperature and related parameters such as reagent consumption and pollution admission rate preventing both the accumulation of particulate matter and excessive corrosion associated with ambient air ingress. This recirculation provides a desired turbulence within remote regions of the flue gas treatment system to reduce the amount of particulate matter that may otherwise settle and accumulate in the absorber vessel or other areas of the system thereby causing particulate matter to be conveyed to the particulate removal device. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120282157 | AIR PURIFICATION - The present disclosure relates to purification and/or sterilization techniques and devices. Methods and systems are provided herein for removing contaminants from air using a combination of an ionic liquid and a reactive oxygen species. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120282158 | METHOD FOR ABSORPTION OF ACID GASES USING AMINO ACIDS - The invention is directed to a method for preparing a gas mixture depleted in gaseous acid compounds, comprising the steps of:
| 11-08-2012 |
| 20120294785 | ACIDIC GAS ABSORBENT, ACIDIC GAS REMOVAL DEVICE, AND ACIDIC GAS REMOVAL METHOD - An acidic gas absorbent having a high acidic gas absorption capacity, that is, a high acidic gas absorption amount and a high acidic gas absorption rate, an acidic gas absorption device, and a method for absorbing an acidic gas, are provided. An acidic gas absorbent containing an azabicyclo compound and a primary or secondary amine compound; an acidic gas absorbent containing a heteroaromatic ring compound and a primary or secondary amine compound; an acidic gas removal device using these acidic gas absorbents; and a method for removing an acidic gas are disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120301376 | EXHAUST GAS AFTER-TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A method of operating an exhaust gas after-treatment device with a substrate having a catalyst thereon directs exhaust gas through a first portion of the substrate during a cold-start of the after-treatment device, where the first portion of the substrate less than an entirety of the substrate. After light-off of the catalyst in the first portion of the substrate, exhaust gas is directed through the entirety of the substrate. An exhaust gas after-treatment device for carrying out the method includes a flow control device having a cold start configuration and a light off configuration, wherein the cold start configuration directs exhaust gas through the first portion of the substrate, and the light off configuration directs exhaust gas through the entirety of the substrate. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120301377 | NEUTRALIZATION OF GASEOUS CONTAMINANTS BY ARTIFICIAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS - An neutralization system includes a main chamber and a secondary chamber linked by a tube, wherein main chamber includes a gas main inlet duct and a gas outlet tube; a tube with nozzles that allows passage of steam in form of steam curtain; a propeller located at a center portion of main chamber; a first flexible tube placed on an upper side and exiting out of a top face of main chamber and rejoining main chamber in a main entrance of gases; at least two additional flexible tubes exiting a side of main chamber; an electric motor that extracts gases and allows pressurized gas to enter flexible tubes; an eviction-tube of liquid waste located at a bottom portion and inwardly of main chamber; an exhaust duct for treated gases located in a rear portion of main chamber which connects through a tube main chamber to secondary chamber. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120308451 | ACID GAS ABSORBENT, ACID GAS REMOVAL METHOD, AND ACID GAS REMOVAL DEVICE - There is provided an acid gas absorbent having excellent performance of absorbing acid gas such as carbon dioxide, and an acid gas removal device and an acid gas removal method using the acid gas absorbent. An acid gas absorbent of an embodiment contains at least one type of tertiary amine compound represented by the following general formula (1). | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120308452 | ABSORBENT SOLUTION CONTAINING A BREAKDOWN INHIBITOR DERIVED FROM THIAZOLE OR FROM OXAZOLE AND ABSORPTION PROCESS FOR ACID COMPOUNDS CONTAINED IN A GASEOUS EFFLUENT - The degradation of an absorbent solution comprising organic compounds provided with an amine function in aqueous solution is reduced considerably in the presence of a small amount of degradation inhibiting additives whose structure comprises a 5-atom heterocycle composed of a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom, and 3 carbon atoms, at least one of which is joined to a sulfur atom not belonging to the ring. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120308453 | TREATMENT EQUIPMENT OF VOC GASES - A method of manufacturing treatment equipment ( | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120308454 | METHOD FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM FLUE GASES OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE PLANTS - The invention relates to a method for removing mercury from flue gases of high-temperature plants, in particular of power plants and waste incineration plants, in which method bromine and/or compounds containing bromine are added to the flue gas after firing in the flow direction. The flue gas is then subjected to at least one dry scrubbing process to remove the mercury and perhaps excessive bromine and/or excessive bromine compounds. The method according to the invention is characterized in that the bromine and/or the bromine compounds are brought in contact with the flue gas at a flue gas temperature ranging from 80° C. to 490° C., preferably from 80° C. to 250° C. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130004390 | DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - A decontamination arrangement is disclosed for use in pharmaceutical applications. The decontamination arrangement includes a space to be decontaminated, which may be an isolation space, and a cleaning device designed for extracting gaseous and/or vaporous decontaminants, in particular hydrogen peroxide, from the air in the space. The cleaning device is configured so that the air in the space circulates through it by means of at least one fan. A method for removing gaseous and/or vaporous decontaminants from a space is also disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130017135 | GAS PURIFICATION USING PHOTOCATALYTIC VORTEX-SUSPENDED PARTICLESAANM Anderson; KraigAACI BurlingameAAST CAAACO USAAGP Anderson; Kraig Burlingame CA US - Embodiments of the technology disclosed herein include exemplary gas purifiers that use cyclonic separation and photocatalytic purification to oxidize contaminants in unpurified gas. One such gas purifier includes a vessel that defines a tapered cyclonic chamber. Unpurified gas enters the chamber and induces a gas vortex. Photocatalytic particles in the chamber become suspended in the vortex and mix with contaminants in the incoming gas. A light source activates the photocatalytic particles, which oxidize the contaminants to purify the gas. The purified gas exits via the wide of end of the chamber. Cyclonic action forces the photocatalytic particles out of the chamber's narrow end to a recycling conduit, which conveys the photocatalytic particles back into the chamber. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130034479 | MERCURY CONTROL USING MODERATE-TEMPERATURE DISSOCIATION OF HALOGEN COMPOUNDS - A system and method is provided for the removal of mercury from flue gas. Effective removal of mercury is obtained by oxidation of elemental mercury, with highly reactive halogen species derived from dissociation of halogen compounds at moderate temperatures brought into contact with the flue gas with or without the addition of carbon. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130034480 | Off Gas Treatment Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a flue gas stream containing oxygen containing greenhouse gases. In particular, the method comprises reacting a flue gas steam with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath, creating alumina and elemental carbon, elemental sulfur, and molecular nitrogen. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130034481 | AIR TREATMENT PROCESS FOR DILUTE PHASE INJECTION OF DRY ALKALINE MATERIALS - The present disclosure is directed to the introduction of an additive to a contaminated gas stream. An additive introduction system uses a compressor and carbon dioxide separator to provide a treated carrier gas for introduction of an alkaline additive to a contaminated gas stream. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130039825 | BARIUM CONTAINING GRANULES FOR SORPTION APPLICATIONS - A method for preparation of a getter material on the basis of intermetallic compounds of barium is described. The method comprises preparing a melt of a ternary mixture containing barium, metal and sodium; directionally solidifying the melt to produce a textured ingot; granulating the textured ingot, thereby obtaining granules having open-ended voids extending therethrough; and evaporating the sodium from the granules by applying a thermovacuum treatment to the granules. The textured ingot comprises a getter body made of intermetallic compounds of barium; and open-ended voids within the getter body. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130039826 | METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions are provided herein. The methods, generally, include the steps of burning a heavy metal containing fuel source and introducing sorbent materials and introducing one or more halogen compounds into the combustion chamber and/or exhaust stream to remove the heavy metal. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130078169 | REMOVAL OF MERCURY EMISSIONS - A system for removing gaseous pollutants, such as mercury from flue gases of a solid-fueled furnace ( | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130089479 | GAS STREAM TREATMENT PROCESS - A process of treating a gas stream containing mercury and acid gas pollutants is disclosed. The process includes applying a sorbent composition into a gas stream in order to adsorb mercury containing compounds and acid gas pollutants. The sorbent composition includes a compound having the formula (SiO | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130089480 | Gas-Liquid Contactor - A contactor for reacting a flow of gas with a liquid, comprises a vessel, a first chamber in the vessel and a second chamber in the vessel, the first and second chambers being linked only by a porous wall, and means for directing ultrasonic noise into at least one of the first and second chambers. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130129587 | Process Equipment Contaminant Removal - A method and system remove contaminants from a vapor. In one embodiment, the system includes a contaminant removal system having a vacuum box. A contaminated vapor from process equipment is introduced to the vacuum box. The contaminated vapor includes steam and hydrocarbons. The vacuum box includes a water removal device. The water removal device removes water from the contaminated vapor to provide water and a reduced water vapor. The water and the reduced water vapor are removed from the vacuum box. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130156664 | DRY SORBENT INJECTION DURING STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS IN DRY SCRUBBER - Methods of reducing emissions levels during steady-state conditions are disclosed for use with a dry scrubber desulfurization system. A dry calcium hydroxide powder is injected into the gas flowpath and watered in the spray dryer absorber. The resulting slurry is then deposited on the filter bags in the baghouse. This can be done at lower temperatures than the spray dryer absorber would otherwise be operable, enabling desulfurization to occur earlier in the combustion process, particularly during startup of a cold boiler at ambient temperature. The operation of the boiler can also be backed up, made up, trimmed, or augmented depending on various operating scenarios. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130156665 | DRY SORBENT INJECTION DURING NON-STEADY STATE CONDITIONS IN DRY SCRUBBER - Methods of reducing emissions levels during upset periods such as startup are disclosed for use with a dry scrubber desulfurization system. A dry calcium hydroxide powder is injected into the gas flowpath and hydrated in the spray dryer absorber. The resulting hydrated powder is then deposited on the filter bags in the baghouse. This can be done at lower temperatures than the spray dryer absorber would otherwise be operable, enabling desulfurization to occur earlier in the combustion process, such as during startup of a cold combustion system at ambient temperature. The operation of the combustion system can also be backed up, made up, trimmed, or augmented depending on various operating scenarios. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130156666 | Vacuum Truck Scrubber System - A system and method scrub a vapor. In one embodiment, a vacuum truck scrubber system includes a liquid vat. The liquid vat comprises liquid. The system also includes a first carbon canister. The liquid vat is connected to the first carbon canister. The first carbon canister contains carbon. In addition, the system includes a second carbon canister. The first carbon canister is connected to the second carbon canister. The second carbon canister contains carbon. In addition, the system includes a third carbon canister. Moreover, the system includes that a vapor comprising contaminants is fed to the liquid vat and is introduced from the liquid vat to the first carbon canister wherein a portion of the contaminants are removed from the vapor. The vapor is introduced from the first carbon canister to the second carbon canister wherein another portion of the contaminants are removed from the vapor. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130156667 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE SERVICE LIFE AND/OR CATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF AN SCR CATALYST AND CONTROL OF MULTIPLE EMISSIONS - The present invention relates generally to the field of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.) and, in particular to a new and useful method and apparatus for reducing or preventing the poisoning and/or contamination of an SCR catalyst. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for increasing the service life and/or catalytic activity of an SCR catalyst while simultaneously controlling various emissions. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling, mitigating and/or reducing the amount of selenium contained in and/or emitted by one or more pieces of emission control equipment for boilers, heaters, kilns, or other flue gas-, or combustion gas-, generating devices (e.g., those located at power plants, processing plants, etc.). | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130164199 | REGENERABLE SOLVENT MIXTURES FOR ACID-GAS SEPARATION - A solvent system comprising an ionic Liquid formed from a relatively acidic component and a nitrogenous base for the removal of acid gases from mixed gas streams is provided. Also provided is a process for removing acid gases from mixed gas streams using the disclosed solvent system. The solvent system may be utilized within a gas processing system. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130164200 | REGENERABLE SOLVENT MIXTURES FOR ACID-GAS SEPARATION - A solvent system comprising a diluent and a nitrogenous base for the removal of CO | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130171049 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEQUESTERING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM A SPENT GAS - A method and apparatus for sequestering carbon dioxide from a waste gas and reusing it as a recycled gas without emissions concerns, including: given a gas source divided into a process gas and a waste gas: mixing the process gas with a hydrocarbon and feeding a resulting feed gas into a reformer for reforming the feed gas and forming a reducing gas; and feeding at least a portion of the waste gas into a carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the waste gas and forming a carbon dioxide lean gas that is mixed with the reducing gas. Optionally, the method also includes feeding at least a portion of the waste gas into the carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the waste gas and forming a fuel gas after the addition of a hydrocarbon that is fed into the reformer. Optionally, the gas source and the reducing gas are associated with a direct reduction process for converting iron oxide to metallic iron in a reduction furnace that utilizes the reducing gas, optionally after some modification, and produces the gas source. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130183214 | MODULAR DUCTWORK DECONTAMINATION ASSEMBLY - A modular ductwork assembly decontaminates an air stream circulating within a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The assembly includes one or more of (a) an ionizing module for removing particulates from the air stream, (b) a sterilization module for neutralizing airborne pathogens present in the air stream, (c) an ozone treatment module for neutralizing pathogens or odoriferous or gaseous constituents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in the air stream, optionally (d) baffles for slowing and disrupting the flow rate and promoting turbulence in the air stream traveling through the modules, optionally (e) a fan module for directing a treated air stream, optionally (f) an ozone sensor, optionally (g) a monitoring or ozone control means, and optionally (h) a means of delivering and repurposing generated ozone. Each of the modules is arranged substantially adjacent to at least one of the other modules. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130189171 | METHOD FOR FLUE GAS SCRUBBING - A method of scrubbing flue gas includes introducing flue gas comprising an acidic gas through an inlet into a tower; spraying an acid-absorptive fluid into the tower such that the acid-absorptive fluid contacts the flue gas; accumulating the acid-absorptive fluid in a recycle tank portion of the tower; and introducing an oxygen-containing gas into the acid-absorptive fluid in the recycle tank portion of the tower, wherein the oxygen-containing gas is introduced through at least one opening of an aerator, each of the at least one openings are positioned to release the oxygen-containing gas at least at a distance greater than or equal to a predetermined radial distance from the flue gas inlet, the predetermined radial distance being equal to at least 10% of a diameter of the recycle tank portion of the tower. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130195740 | FILTER FOR REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS - A filter containing a first textile and an abating chemistry. The first textile has a first side and a second side and is a non-woven, woven, or knit textile having an air permeability of between about 1 and 200 cfm. The abating chemistry is on at least the second side of the first textile and contains an adsorbent agent, an organic halogen producing agent, and optionally a binder. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130202503 | Method of Removing Mercury from a Fluid Stream using High Capacity Copper Adsorbents - A method of removing mercury from a fluid stream comprising contacting the fluid stream with a sorbent comprising cupric sulfide. The cupric sulfide is formed from direct sulfidation of copper carbonate, without thermal decomposition of the copper carbonate to an oxide, at a temperature less than about 150° C. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202504 | ENHANCED ADSORBENTS AND METHODS FOR MERCURY REMOVAL - A flue gas adsorbent and method for making an adsorbent for mercury capture are disclosed. The adsorbent comprises an admixture of an adsorptive material and an additive that have been physically combined thereby eliminating the need for traditional impregnation. A method for removing mercury from a flue gas stream is also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130202505 | PROCESS FOR TREATING GREENHOUSE GAS - A process for treating a greenhouse gas uses a recovery device ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130216457 | DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH IN-LINE SELECTIVE EXTRACTION DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF OPERATION - The present disclosure is directed to a system for delivery of a target material and/or energy. The system includes a source configured to provide a mixture containing the target material and a non-target material, a delivery conduit coupled to the source to receive the mixture from the source, and an in-line extraction device concentric to the delivery conduit. The in-line extraction device is configured to selectively extract the target material and/or energy from the mixture in the delivery conduit and to delivery it to a downstream facility. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216458 | INORGANIC MATERIAL COMPRISING PHOTOCATALYST LAYER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND PHOTOCATALYST COATING LIQUID FOR INORGANIC MATERIAL - Disclosed is an inorganic material that can exhibit an excellent photocatalytic gas decomposition function while maintaining an abrasion resistance on a level that is usually required of this type of inorganic materials. The inorganic material includes an inorganic material base and a photocatalyst layer that is formed by firing and is provided on the surface of the inorganic material base, the photocatalyst layer containing: photocatalyst particles; zirconia particles having a BET specific surface area of not less than 10 m | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130230440 | REMOVING ACID GASES FROM WATER VAPOUR-CONTAINING FLUID STREAMS - A process for removing acid gases from a water vapour-containing fluid stream comprises a) providing an absorption liquid which is incompletely miscible with water; b) treating the fluid stream in an absorption zone with the absorption liquid to obtain an acid gas-depleted treated fluid stream and an acid gas-loaded absorption liquid; c) directing the treated fluid stream to a rehydration zone and treating the fluid stream with an aqueous liquid to volatilize at least part of the aqueous liquid; d) regenerating the loaded absorption liquid to expel the acid gases at least in part and obtain a regenerated absorption liquid, and directing the regenerated absorption liquid to step b); and e) separating, from the absorption liquid, an aqueous liquid that has condensed in the absorption zone, and directing the aqueous liquid to step c). The process allows for an efficient removal of water accumulated in the absorption liquid system. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130266496 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR TREATING EXHAUST GASES - Several embodiments of high-efficiency catalytic converters and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a catalytic converter for treating a flow of exhaust gas comprising a reaction chamber, a heating enclosure enclosing at least a portion of the reaction chamber, and an optional coolant channel encasing the heating enclosure. The reaction chamber can have a first end section through which the exhaust gas flows into the reaction chamber and a second end section from which the exhaust gas exits the reaction chamber. The heating enclosure is configured to contain heated gas along the exterior of the reaction chamber, and the optional coolant channel is configured to contain a flow of coolant around the heating enclosure. The catalytic converter can further include a catalytic element in the reaction chamber. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130272935 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURGING UNWANTED SUBSTANCES FROM AIR - An air filter for purging unwanted substances from air, the air filter comprising:
| 10-17-2013 |
| 20130272936 | Brominated Inorganic Sorbents For Reduction of Mercury Emissions - This invention provides brominated sorbent compositions which are brominated inorganic sorbents having about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % bromine therein, based on the total weight of the brominated inorganic sorbent. Methods for preparing brominated sorbent compositions are also provided, as are methods for reducing mercury emissions employing brominated sorbents. In the methods for preparing the brominated inorganic sorbents, the bromine source is elemental bromine and/or hydrogen bromide. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130287655 | METHOD FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM A GASEOUS OR LIQUID STREAM - The invention relates to a method for removing mercury from mercury containing materials, such as feedstreams, natural gas streams, natural gas condensates, and so forth. The method involves passing a fluid (e.g., gas or liquid) stream containing mercury along a polymeric membrane contact module, while a cleaning or scrubbing solution passes along the other side of the membrane. The scrubbing solution facilitates removal of mercury from the first solution via, e.g., mercury reactive components contained in it. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130294986 | SORBENT FORMULATION FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GAS - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions from fluid streams having a high concentration of sulfur oxide species are provided herein. In embodiments, mercury is removed from flue gas streams by injecting a dry admixture of a porous mercury adsorptive material and at least one dry agent into the flue gas stream. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130294987 | Dry Processes, Apparatus Compositions and Systems for Reducing Mercury, Sulfur Oxides and HCl - Dry processes, apparatus, compositions and systems are provided for reducing emissions of mercury and optionally sulfur oxides and/or HCl. In an embodiment the copper-based mercury remediation composition comprises a copper ammonium complex having an empirical formula of C | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130294988 | SORPTION APPARATUSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PURE GASES - A sorption apparatus for gas purification consists of a vertical flow column with gas tight walls, inlet and outlet filters, and a disintegrator producing reactive powder in the medium of the gas to be purified at ambient temperature, i.e. without forced heating or cooling. A process of sorption purification of gas flow using the sorption apparatus, where the reactive powder is produced as needed by mechanical milling of a monolithic ingot structure in the medium of the gas to be purified and a reactive sorption material. The composition of the sorption material corresponds to an eutectic on the basis of a reactive metal Me or an intermetallic compound MenM with a relatively low melting point, where M is the second metal and n 2:1, wherein the sorption material is obtained according to the above process. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130302229 | SPRAY DRYER ABSORPTION APPARATUS WITH FLAT-BOTTOMED CHAMBER - In the application a spray dryer absorption apparatus for treating a stream of flue gas containing acidic components is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber having vertical cylindrical walls, said chamber comprises (i) an inlet for a flue gas stream containing an acidic component, (ii) an atomizer for spraying droplets of an absorbent slurry into said flue gas stream to effect a chemical reaction between the droplets and the acidic component of the flue gas, thereby forming a particulate reaction product, and (iii) an outlet for the treated flue gas and entrained particulate reaction product, wherein the bottom of the chamber having vertical cylindrical walls is substantially horizontal and impervious to gases. The apparatus of the invention has the advantage of a simplified geometry accounting for lower building and maintenance costs. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130302230 | Method for Producing Metal Oxide Compositions and Coated Substrates - The present invention generally relates to a process for making a metal oxide composition. The present invention also relates to a process for making a coated metal oxide substrate. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130302231 | MULTILAYERED MIXED BED FILTER FOR THE REMOVAL OF TOXIC GASES FROM AIR STREAMS AND METHODS THEREOF - To achieve the removal of a broad spectrum of chemical hazards, multiple layers of impregnated activated carbon and nanocrystalline materials are incorporated into the adsorbent bed. For optimum performance using the least amount of material, a two-layer configuration is used. The top layer consists of a homogeneous mixture of an MgO/CaO based nanocrystalline material (e.g., Mg/Ca) and Kureha or other petroleum pitch-based bead shaped activated carbon impregnated treated with phosphoric acid. The bottom layer is comprised of a single layer of Calgon URC carbon. The volume ratios of the components are 9:5:11 Mg/Ca, phosphoric acid treated Kureha carbon, and URC, respectively. The new configuration leads to a 30% reduction in size of the existing NIOSH CBRN CAP 1 cartridge. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130309153 | WASTE DISPOSAL - The waste disposal system disclosed herein includes a chamber operated at high ampere and low voltage, the chamber configured to inject smoke on a stream of free radicals. In one implementation, the stream of free radicals is generated from a plasma igniter and the smoke is generated from waste products, such as hospital waste products. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130309154 | FACILITY PROTECTION SYSTEM INCLUDING MITIGATION ELEMENTS - A building protection system includes a plurality of sensors and a plurality of thermal deactivation units (burn boxes) deployed at key locations in the facility. When such a sensor detects a potential threat, a corresponding burn box is activated to mitigate the threat. The burn box can be disposed inside an HVAC system, or inside a room or area in which the sensor is deployed. When the burn box is deployed in an HVAC duct, the HVAC system is manipulated to direct air from the area in which the sensor detects the threat into the burn box. When the burn box is deployed in a room, the HVAC system is manipulated to prevent air from that room from spreading through the facility, while the burn box mitigates the threat. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130315806 | SYSTEM FOR PRE-TREATING MALODOROUS SUBSTANCES IN POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY - Provided is a system for pre-treating malodorous substances in a flushing pollution control facility, in which air polluted in a stage before the flushing pollution control facility is oxidized to decompose a gaseous pollution substance in the air, and then the gaseous pollution substance in absorbing liquid is oxidized, such that the malodor gathering capability of the absorbing liquid is improved, thereby enhancing the malodor removing efficiency of the flushing pollution control facility. To this end, the present invention provides a system for pre-treating malodorous substances in a flushing pollution control facility, the system including an oxidizer generating device for generating oxidizing water comprising an oxidizer, a turbulent flow forming device for forming a turbulent flow in exhaust gas introduced to the flushing pollution control facility, and an oxidizer spray device supplied with oxidizing water from the oxidizer generating device to spray the oxidizing water in an atomized form to the exhaust gas which flows in a turbulent flow state to the flushing pollution control facility, in which the exhaust gas is primarily oxidized by the oxidizer included in the oxidizing water sprayed to the exhaust gas, and absorbing liquid of the flushing pollution control facility is secondarily oxidized by the non-reacted oxidizer to decompose malodorous substances, thereby improving malodor removing efficiency. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130315807 | REGENERATIVE RECOVERY OF CONTAMINANTS FROM EFFLUENT GASES - This invention relates to processes for the selective removal of contaminants from effluent gases. More particularly, various embodiments of the present invention relate to selective removal and recovery of sulfur dioxide from effluent gases in a regenerative sulfur dioxide absorption/desorption process that achieves favorable energy efficiency. Energy is recovered from a wet stripper overhead gas stream produced in the desorption cycle by indirect transfer of heat from the stripper gas to a cooling medium and used to generate steam for use in stripping contaminants from the absorption liquor. The absorption zone may optionally be cooled to enhance the capacity of the absorption medium for absorption of a contaminant gas, thereby lowering the volume of absorption medium and contaminant-enriched absorption liquor that must be pumped, handled, heated and cooled in the absorption/desorption cycle. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130323144 | Apparatus, System and Method for Cleaning Air - An apparatus for cleaning air includes a housing having a chamber. The scrubber includes a carbon dioxide scrubber layer disposed in the chamber which claims carbon dioxide from air passing through the scrubber layer. The scrubber includes a forcing element which draws the air into the scrubber and forces the air through the scrubber layer which is powered without any electricity. A system for supporting a breathable environment for users. The system includes an enclosure. The system includes an air scrubber disposed in the enclosure which cleans carbon dioxide from air in the enclosure that is powered without any electricity. A method for cleaning carbon dioxide from air. The method includes the steps of flowing compressed air through a fluid driven motor to operate the motor without any electricity. There is the step of rotating a fan with the operating motor. There is the step of drawing air into a chamber of a housing with the fan blowing the air through a carbon dioxide scrubber layer of soda lime in the chamber, which scrubs the air of carbon dioxide, and out through an opening in the chamber above the layer. A cartridge for a scrubber. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130330257 | SORBENTS FOR REMOVAL OF MERCURY - Methods and systems for reducing mercury emissions from fluid streams are provided herein, as are adsorbent materials having high volumetric iodine numbers. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130336860 | WET SCRUBBER FOR CLEANING AN EFFLUENT GAS - A wet scrubber for removal of at least one gaseous pollutant from an effluent gas includes an inlet opening. A gas distributor is arranged in a wet scrubber housing and comprises a diffuser having a cover plate. The cover plate is arranged in the path of the effluent gas flowing into the wet scrubber housing. The diffuser has at least one diffuser channel for transporting the effluent gas from the inlet opening into the wet scrubber housing. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130336861 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING A RAW UCG PRODUCT STREAM - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a raw product stream (raw synthesis gas/raw syngas) generated by underground coal gasification (UCG). In one aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for cooling and initial cleaning of raw syngas gas, so that the treated UCG product stream is suitable for downstream applications such as for energy or chemical production. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for isolating, treating and handling a raw UCG product stream that is generated either when igniting or decommissioning an underground coal gasifier and, due to its consistency, is generally unsuitable for energy or chemical production. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130343973 | ABSORBENT FOR OPTICS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - The invention general provides a method of absorbing gases from manufactured articles comprising providing a gas absorbent in gaseous contact with the manufactured article wherein the gas absorber comprises activated carbon, molecular sieve, and alkaline salt. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130343974 | ACID GAS ABSORBENT, ACID GAS REMOVAL METHOD, AND ACID GAS REMOVAL DEVICE - An acid gas absorbent comprising at least one type of diamine compound represented by the following general formula (1), | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140004024 | METALLOPHOSPHATE MOLECULAR SIEVES, METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140004025 | APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING A CONTROLLED-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140023575 | Particulate Matter and Methods of Obtaining Same from a Kraft Waste Reclamation - The present invention relates in general to a method of scrubbing a waste gas, the method comprising: mixing HBr with washed dregs from a pulp mill green liquor clarifier to produce an activated carbon capable of oxidizing mercury; injecting the activated carbon slurry with HBr into a waste gas containing mercury at a temperature of from about 600° F. to about 900° F., thereby drying the activated carbon and oxidizing the mercury; and collecting the dried activated carbon and oxidized mercury on a filter. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140030174 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING SOLIDS - A system includes a first reactor configured to receive a first gaseous stream and generate a first solids stream, a second reactor configured to receive the first solids stream, receive a second gaseous stream, and generate a second solids stream, and a solids pressurizing feeder configured to convey the first solids stream or the second solids stream. The solids pressurizing feeder is configured to at least substantially reduce or prevent fluid flow between the first reactor and the second reactor. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140037522 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PURGING UNWANTED SUBSTANCES FROM AIR - Apparatus comprising:
| 02-06-2014 |
| 20140044623 | HIGH PERFORMANCE MERCURY CAPTURE - A method and system for high performance mercury capture from solid fuel combustion flue gas is provided. The method includes injecting pulverized activated carbon into a mercury capture system with at least a first and a second fabric filter, collecting the pulverized activated carbon captured in the second fabric filter, and injecting the collected pulverized activated carbon from the second fabric filter upstream of the first fabric filter for reuse to capture mercury from the process gas. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140050640 | MERCURY SORBENTS - Disclosed herein are methods for the on-site manufacture of aqueous-based mercury sorbent compositions prepared using a process water. The sorbent compositions may be aqueous-based materials manufactured from a silica containing precursor, a metal species, and a sulfur-based species, in the presence of a process waters, such as a process water from a coal-fired power plant. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140050641 | MERCURY SORBENTS - Disclosed are methods for the on-site manufacture of aqueous-based mercury sorbent compositions prepared using a process water. The sorbent compositions may be aqueous-based materials manufactured from a silica containing precursor, a metal species, and a sulfur-based species, in the presence of a process waters, such as a process water from a coal-fired power plant. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140056787 | SORBENTS FOR THE OXIDATION AND REMOVAL OF MERCURY - A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140065040 | PROCESS FOR SEPARATING OFF ACID GASES FROM A WATER-COMPRISING FLUID STREAM - A process for separating off acid gases from a water-comprising fluid stream wherein the water-comprising fluid stream is contacted in an absorption zone with an absorbent, producing a deacidified fluid stream and an acid gas-loaded absorbent; the deacidified fluid stream is contacted in a scrubbing zone with an aqueous scrubbing liquid, producing a deaminated, deacidified fluid stream and an amine-loaded scrubbing liquid which is cooled, producing an absorber top condensate; the loaded absorbent is passed into a desorption zone producing a regenerated absorbent and desorbed acid gases; the regenerated absorbent is returned to the absorption zone in order to form an absorbent circuit, to which the amine-loaded scrubbing liquid and the absorber top condensate are introduced; and the desorbed acid gases are conducted through an enrichment zone and the acid gases exiting at the top of the enrichment zone are cooled, producing a desorber top condensate. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140072487 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COAL-FIRED THERMAL PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140072488 | Process, Method, and System for Removing Mercury from Fluids - Trace levels of mercury in a natural gas are removed in a gas processing plant in an amine unit and/or a dehydrator. The mercury removal occurs concurrently with the removal of acid gases in an amine unit, e.g., an absorber or scrubber, with an amine solution containing a complexing agent. The mercury removal can also be carried out concurrently with the removal of water in a glycol dehydrator with the addition of a complexing agent to the glycol solution. Volatile mercury in the natural gas is removed by the complexing agent, forming non-volatile mercury species in the rich amine/glycol solution. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140072489 | Process, Method, and System for Removing Mercury from Fluids - Trace levels of mercury in a natural gas are removed in a gas processing plant in an amine unit and/or a dehydrator. The mercury removal occurs concurrently with the removal of acid gases in an amine unit, e.g., an absorber or scrubber, with an amine solution containing a complexing agent. The mercury removal can also be carried out concurrently with the removal of water in a glycol dehydrator with the addition of a complexing agent to the glycol solution. Volatile mercury in the natural gas is removed by the complexing agent, forming non-volatile mercury species in the rich amine/glycol solution. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140086810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMPLOYING CATALYTIC REACTOR COATINGS - A system includes a catalytic reactor configured to mount to a combustor. The catalytic reactor includes a catalyst configured to reduce emissions associated with combustion in the combustor. The catalytic reactor also includes a first sacrificial coating disposed over the catalyst prior to mounting of the catalytic reactor into the combustor, wherein the first sacrificial coating is removable while the catalytic reactor is mounted to the combustor without damaging the catalyst. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140099244 | SORBENTS FOR THE OXIDATION AND REMOVAL OF MERCURY - A promoted carbon and/or non-carbon base sorbent are described that are highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The promoted sorbent comprises a carbon and/or non-carbon base sorbent that has reacted with and contains forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase and/or preserve reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the base sorbent, or in-flight within a gas stream (air, flue gas, etc.), to enhance base sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The promoted sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Base sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active base sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140112849 | METHOD FOR THE DEPOSITON OF METALS ON SUPPORT OXIDES - The present invention is directed to a process for the production of supported transition metals with high dispersion. The latter are deposited onto refractory oxides without using a further liquid solvent. Hence, according to this dry procedure no solvent is involved which obviates certain drawbacks connected with wet ion exchange, impregnation or other metal addition processes known in the art. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140120013 | Reversible Room-Temperature Ionic Liquids - One aspect of the present invention relates to salts that are room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs), methods of making them, and methods of using them in connection with temporary or permanent gas sequestration. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a class of solvents which can be transformed into RTILs by exposure to a gas, and methods of using them in connection with temporary or permanent gas sequestration. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140134085 | FLUID FLOW MIXER - An apparatus is provided for injecting and mixing a treating agent into a fluid stream. The apparatus comprises at least one pipe having a treating agent flowing therethrough. A flow mixer having a planar middle section with two furcated sides is disposed along the length of the pipe. Each furcated side may include at least two branches, each of which may have a flattened outer edge. The pipe has holes that may inject the treating agent towards the planar middle section. Adjacent flow mixers are separated by a distance. As fluid flows into and past the flow mixers, the injected treating agent is mixed with the fluid stream and the mixing is enhanced in turbulent mixing zones in between the flow mixers. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140134086 | Method and Multi-Component Nozzle for Reducing Unwanted Substances in a Flue Gas - A method is illustrated and described for reducing unwanted substances by injecting a reactant into a flue gas of a steam generator. In order that the reactant can also be used in larger steam generators and/or combustion chambers, a method is proposed, in which the reactant is injected into the combustion chamber of the steam generator via a reactant opening of a multi-component nozzle, in which an enveloping medium is injected into the combustion chamber through at least one enveloping medium opening arranged outside the reactant opening, and in which the enveloping medium at least partly envelops the reactant in the combustion chamber and in this way at least partly shields the reactant from the flue gas. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140140907 | AQUEOUS LIME SLURRY, PREPARATION PROCESS AND USES - Preparation of aqueous slurries of calcium dihydroxide. Preparation of aqueous suspensions of calcium hydroxide. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140908 | USE OF BROMIDE-CONTAINING INORGANIC SALT FOR REDUCING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COMBUSTION GAS STREAMS - Compositions, and processes utilizing such compositions, are provided for reducing mercury emissions from combustion gases. Such compositions comprise a wood- derived or coconut sheil-derived activated carbon and/or a bromide-containing in-organic salt such as an ammonium bromide or cafcium bromide salt. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140178273 | AMMONIA OXIDATION CATALYST SYSTEM - A treatment device configured to receive a flow of exhaust from a power source is disclosed. The treatment device may have a first layer, a second layer, and a substrate layer. The first layer may include a selective catalytic reduction layer, and the second layer may be disposed downstream of the first layer and include an oxidation catalyst support. The substrate layer may be disposed adjacent to the second layer. Additionally, an additive may be disposed downstream of the first layer. The additive may be operative to substantially prohibit migration of a component of the second layer to the first layer upon treatment of the flow of exhaust by the oxidation catalyst support. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140178274 | Method For Adjusting Temperature By Increasing Gas Molecular Density - The present invention relates to a method for adjusting temperature by increasing gas molecular density. The method includes: filling a chamber with at least one gas to a predetermined pressure, wherein the predetermined pressure is higher than 1 atm and lower than or equal to 50 atm; flowing the gas in the chamber to a temperature adjusting device, wherein the temperature adjusting device includes a cooler and a gas returning device; cooling the gas by the cooler; and returning the gas to the chamber by the gas returning device. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140178275 | Method of Using a Crosslinked Polymer-Carbon Sorbent for the Removal of Heavy Metals, Toxic Materials and Carbon Dioxide - A method for using a polymer-carbon sorbent for removing one or more of carbon dioxide, heavy metals or toxic materials from a flue gas from coal-fired power plants is described. The sorbent comprises a carbonaceous sorbent material and a cured amine-containing polymer, and sulfur. The polymer-carbon sorbents are formed by curing a curable amine-containing polymer in the presence of the carbonaceous sorbent material, sulfur, a cure accelerator and, optionally, a cure activator. A convenient carbonaceous sorbent material is an activated carbon, and a convenient curable amine-containing polymer is an allyl-containing poly(ethyleneimine), having a number average molecular weight between about 1,000 and about 10,000. The polymer-carbon sorbents may contain sulfur in molar excess of an amount needed to cure the curable amine-containing polymer. Such polymer-carbon sorbents are shown to capture more mercury, in both elemental an ionic forms, compared to activated carbon and adsorb carbon dioxide. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140186243 | Filter for Removal of Heavy Metals - A filter contains a textile having on at least one side a plurality of treated activated carbon particles. The treated activated carbon particles contain a plurality of activated carbon particles, a hydrophobic agent, a mercury oxidation facilitation agent, and optionally a binder. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140219893 | CYCLOHEXASILANE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - High purity cyclohexasilane and a method for increasing the purification efficiency thereto are provided. The method for producing cyclohexasilane of the present invention is characterized in that, in distilling crude cyclohexasilane to obtain purified cyclohexasilane, the absolute pressure during distillation is set to 2 kPa or less, and the heating temperature of crude cyclohexasilane is set to 25 to 100° C. The cyclohexasilane of the present invention contains pure cyclohexasilane at a rate of 98% by mass or more and 100% by mass or less. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140219894 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS TREATMENT USING NON-THERMAL PLASMA AND CATALYST MEDIUM - To provide a device and a method for oxidation decomposition treatment of a hazardous gas of a volatile organic compound (VOC) or the like at normal temperature. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140219895 | INTEGRATED CHEMICAL LOOPING AIR SEPARATION IN LARGE-SCALE OXY-FUEL PLANTS - An integrated chemical looping air separation unit ( | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140255279 | ACTIVATED CARBON SORBENT INCLUDING NITROGEN AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to activated carbon sorbents including nitrogen. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an activated carbon sorbent including a halogen- or halide-promoted activated carbon, the activated carbon sorbent particles including nitrogen in a surface layer of the sorbent particles. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of reducing the pollutant content in a pollutant-containing gas using the activated carbon sorbent. In various embodiments, the activated carbon sorbent can remove mercury from a mercury-containing gas that includes sulfur(VI) such as SO | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255280 | USE OF FERROUS SULFIDE SUSPENSION FOR THE REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM FLUE GASES - A wet gas scrubber liquor and method of using the same to remove mercury from flue gases. The wet gas scrubber liquid is an alkaline liquid suspension of ferrous sulfide particles that can be prepared by combining together a ferrous ion source such as ferrous chloride, a sulfide ion source such as sodium hydrosulfide and an alkalinity source such as sodium hydroxide. When used to scrub flue gases to remove mercury from flue gases the mercury reacts with said alkaline liquid suspension of ferrous sulfide particles and can be removed by at least one of: i) adsorption onto said ferrous sulfide particles; ii) adsorption onto iron (hydr)-oxides that form in said alkaline liquid suspension of ferrous sulfide particles; and iii) absorption by reacting with sulfur formed in alkaline liquid suspension of ferrous sulfide particles and forming mercuric sulfide as a precipitate. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140271418 | METHOD OF OXIDIZING MERCURY IN FLUE GAS - Methods for facilitating the removal of mercury from flue gases by converting elemental mercury to oxidized mercury and subsequently capturing the oxidized mercury. In one aspect, a method of removing mercury from a mercury-containing flue gas may include the steps of introducing into the flue gas a sulfide source in an effective amount to convert elemental mercury to gaseous oxidized mercury and then capturing the gaseous oxidized mercury. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271419 | CATALYTIC REMOVAL OF GAS PHASE CONTAMINANTS - Systems and methods for removal of gas phase contaminants may utilize catalytic oxidation. For example, a method may include passing a gas that includes a gas phase contaminant through a catalytic membrane reactor at a temperature of about 150° C. to about 300° C., wherein the catalytic membrane reactor includes a bundle of tubular inorganic membranes, wherein each of the tubular inorganic membranes comprise a macroporous tubular substrate with an oxidative catalyst and a microporous layer disposed on a bore side of the macroporous tubular substrate, and wherein at least about 50% of the gas flows through the tubular inorganic membranes in a Knudsen flow regime; and oxidizing at least some of the gas phase contaminant with the oxidative catalyst layer, thereby reducing a concentration of the gas phase contaminant in the gas. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271420 | Method and System for Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide - The present invention provides a novel system and method for collecting CO | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271421 | Metal Contaminant Removal Compositions and Methods for Making and Using The Same - Metal sorbent compositions for removing a metal contaminant from a fluid, such as removal of mercury from a coal-fired flue gas stream, and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject metal sorbent compositions comprise an effective amount of an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, and optionally, a metal capture enhancing agent such as a halogen source and/or an oxidizing agent in an amount providing a metal capture enhancing effect on the metal sorbent composition. The subject metal sorbent compositions are prepared by drying an aqueous dispersion of microfine elemental sulfur particles on an adsorbent substrate, such as on a substrate of microfine particles of a refractory material and the like. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions, and compositions produced by the methods. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140286843 | FLUID FILTRATION APPARATUS - A fluid filtration apparatus, which includes a plurality of optical fibers each having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of optical fibers exhibits frustrated total internal reflection, thereby emitting light along the length of one or more of the optical fibers, in combination with a photocatalyst disposed on the plurality of optical fibers and a light source interconnected to the plurality of optical fibers. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140294704 | SOLVENT AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF AN ACID GAS FROM A FLUID STREAM - A solvent for removal of an acid gas from a fluid stream includes a promoter amine with a pKa of between 6.5 and 10.5 and a tertiary amine with a pKa of between 8.5 and 10.5. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140294705 | METHOD OF INCREASING MASS TRANSFER RATE OF ACID GAS SCRUBBING SOLVENTS - A method of increasing the overall mass transfer rate of acid gas scrubbing solids is disclosed. Various catalyst compounds for that purpose are also disclosed. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140308184 | WRAP AROUND FLAME WALL - A process exhaust waste gas abatement system in the form of a wrap around flame wall module or burner for effectively and efficiently abating a variety of different waste gas streams employing a variety of different fuel-oxidizers. The module includes a variable number of gas outlets provided around a central waste process gas conduit. The gas outlets may either be oriented in a parallel configuration or a converging configuration. The length of the nose piece on the module is between 0.125 and 4 inches to prevent build up of decomposition or oxidation products on the module. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308185 | METHOD FOR PRECIPITATING MERCURY FROM FLUE GASES OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE PLANTS - The invention relates to a process for separating mercury out of flue gases from high-temperature plants, especially from power plants and waste incineration plants, in which reactants, for example in the form of bromine or alkali metal sulfides, are added to the flue gas beyond the firing operation in flow direction and then the flue gas is subjected to at least one dry cleaning operation for removal of the mercury and any excess reactants, wherein it is a feature of the process that the reactants and carbonaceous adsorbents in the form of activated carbons and/or activated cokes are introduced to the flue gas stream with separate metered addition, and the reactants are metered into the flue gas stream as a function of a preferably constantly measured mercury concentration. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308186 | Extended or Multiple Reaction Zones in Scrubbing Apparatus - Some industrial or fabrication processes generate effluent gas streams that require scrubbing. Scrubbing may include the use of one or more gases to abate the effluents for safer release into the environment. Systems and methods described herein provide a liquid-enclosed reaction chamber where an extended reaction zone or more than one reaction zone is formed. By having an extended reaction zone or more than one reaction zone, the effluent gas stream and the products of upstream reaction zones can be more completely abated. The reaction zones are formed by adding one or more gas ports into the reaction chamber downstream of a main burner nozzle. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308187 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PREVENT BACK-FLASH IN AN ABATEMENT SYSTEM - Abatement systems are used to remove harmful pollutants resulting from manufacturing processes. Prior art abatement systems can dangerously back-flash due to, for example, changes in gas velocity and if the inlets become constricted due to clogs. To prevent back-flash a sprayer is introduced to an inlet of the abatement system. The sprayer sprays a volume of a cooling liquid, such as water, into the inlet. In the event of a back-flash, the liquid can extinguish the flame, preventing further damage to the abatement system. The sprayed liquid can provide further benefits, such as cooling the incoming, mitigating effects of reactions within the cooling gases,, and flushing away solid particles that would otherwise clog the inlet. These further benefits can allow the abatement system to safely handle additional gases and larger volumes of incoming gas. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308188 | SORBENTS FOR THE OXIDATION AND REMOVAL OF MERCURY - A promoted activated carbon sorbent is described that is highly effective for the removal of mercury from flue gas streams. The sorbent comprises a new modified carbon form containing reactive forms of halogen and halides. Optional components may be added to increase reactivity and mercury capacity. These may be added directly with the sorbent, or to the flue gas to enhance sorbent performance and/or mercury capture. Mercury removal efficiencies obtained exceed conventional methods. The sorbent can be regenerated and reused. Sorbent treatment and preparation methods are also described. New methods for in-flight preparation, introduction, and control of the active sorbent into the mercury contaminated gas stream are described. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308189 | SHAPING CAPTURE MASSES FOR THE PURIFICATION OF A LIQUID OR GAS FEED CONTAINING HEAVY METALS - The present invention concerns the elimination of heavy metals, in particular mercury and possibly arsenic and lead, present in a gaseous or liquid effluent by means of a fixed bed process using an adsorbent in the form of monolithic or supported extrudates, said extrudates being characterized by a length h and a section comprising at least three lobes. The adsorbent is composed of at least one active phase based on sulphur in the elemental form or in the form of a metallic sulphide. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140334998 | MATERIAL SUCH AS FILM, FIBER, WOVEN AND NONWOVEN FABRIC WITH ADSORBANCY - Compositions that can be used to adsorb low concentration, of unwanted or target substances from a dynamic fluid stream or from an enclosed static vapor phase. Such adsorbency can be obtained with thermoplastic materials used in the form of bulk polymer or a film, fiber, web, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, sheet, packaging and other such structures including or surrounding the enclosed volume. The concentration should be reduced to non-offensive sensed limits or a limit that does not produce a biological response. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140334999 | METHOD FOR TREATING A SUBSTANCE WITH WAVE ENERGY FROM AN ELECTRICAL ARC AND A SECOND SOURCE - A substance is treated using a device having: (a) a volute or cyclone head, (b) a throat connected to the volute or cyclone head, (c) a parabolic reflector connected to the throat, (d) a first wave energy source comprising a first electrode within the volute or cyclone head that extends through the outlet into the opening of the throat along the central axis, and a second electrode extending into the parabolic reflector and spaced apart and axially aligned with first electrode, and (e) a second wave energy source disposed inside the throat, embedded within the throat or disposed around the throat. The substance is directed to the inlet of the volute or cyclone head and irradiated with one or more wave energies produced by the first and second wave energy sources as the substance passes through the device. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140335000 | Device for Treating an Upstream Flow with a Solid Product and Associated Treatment Method - The device comprises a support ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140341793 | MERCURY CONTROL USING MODERATE-TEMPERATURE DISSOCIATION OF HALOGEN COMPOUNDS - A system and method is provided for the removal of mercury from flue gas. Effective removal of mercury is obtained by oxidation of elemental mercury, with highly reactive halogen species derived from dissociation of halogen compounds at moderate temperatures brought into contact with the flue gas with or without the addition of carbon. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140356264 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING EXHAUST GASES BY WAY OF FLUIDIZED BED REACTORS - The invention relates to a method for cleaning exhaust gases, in which an exhaust gas and a sorbent are combined in a fluidized bed reactor. In a subsequent filter system, solid matter is segregated, and thereafter, up to 99 per cent of the sorbent is re-channeled into the fluidized bed reactor, wherein the gas is subjected to a rotation around the flow axis in the fluidized bed reactor. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140369908 | Apparatus and Method for Optimized Acid Gas and Toxic Metal Control in Gasifier Produced Gases - An apparatus and method is presented for removing acid gases and other trace contaminants to very low levels in combustible gases generated from thermal gasification of biomass or refuse-derived fuels. The invention includes optimization of geometric variables, temperature and pressure set points via use of a pressurized bubbling fluidized bed reactor to convert granular raw (non-activated) sorbents and auto-generated biochar sorbents) into activated, highly dispersed, and ideally sized particles for removing acid gases and toxic metals. The system can incorporate a generated gas cooler, a gas-sorbent contact chamber or zone, and a novel filter (with or without additional gas cooling and residence time stages). | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140369909 | DRY CHEMICAL SCRUBBER WITH pH ADJUSTMENT - Implementations disclosed herein provide a dry chemical scrubber with a pH regulator that adjusts an internal pH value of the dry chemical scrubber by adding high pH elements to the contents of the dry chemical scrubber on a continuous or periodic basis. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150023852 | CONTROL OF WET SCRUBBER OXIDATION INHIBITOR AND BYPRODUCT RECOVERY - The present disclose is directed to a method for controlling iodine levels in wet scrubbers, and, in particular, recirculating wet scrubbers by removing the iodine from the scrubbing solution, such as by using ion exchange, absorption, adsorption, precipitation, filtration, solvent extraction, ion pair extraction, and an aqueous two-phase extraction. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150044114 | ACID GAS ABSORBENT, ACID GAS REMOVAL METHOD, AND ACID GAS REMOVAL DEVICE - An acid gas absorbent according to an embodiment includes at least one kind of amino acid salt represented by the following general formula (1). | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150044115 | WASTE DISPOSAL - The waste disposal system disclosed herein includes a chamber operated at high ampere and low voltage, the chamber configured to inject smoke on a stream of free radicals. In one implementation, the stream of free radicals is generated from a plasma igniter and the smoke is generated from waste products, such as hospital waste products. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150056113 | Gas Purifier - The invention relates to a gas purifier that removes moisture and oxygen from inert gases and reducing gases, for example, at sub-atmospheric pressures. The purifier can remove part per million levels of moisture in a gas stream to less than 100 parts per trillion by volume, and has a low pressure drop and a sharp breakthrough curve. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150064083 | INJECTOR GRID FOR HIGH AND LOW DUST ENVIRONMENT SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEMS - A method and an arrangement | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064084 | Method for Treating Discharge Gas - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for removing offensive odors from various discharge gases other than exhaust gases of motor vehicle. A method for treating a discharge gas including a discharge-gas treatment device in using an aqueous solution containing strong alkaline electrolyzed water, and directly contacting the discharge gas with the strong alkaline electrolyzed water, having a pH of 9 or higher and an ORP kept at 0 mV or less. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150078973 | HEAT RECOVERY IN ABSORPTION AND DESORPTION PROCESSES - A method for removing components to be separated from industrial gases using an absorption and desorption processes having liquid absorbents. At least one absorption device and one desorption device are provided, at least a part of the laden solution leaving the absorption device is diverted before being heated and delivered to the head of the heat transfer section. The laden partial stream is heated by the steam rising from the lower part of the desorption device through heat exchange in the heat transfer section. The remaining stream of cold, laden solution leaving the absorption device is expanded by so the relief valve and the heat exchanger into a pressure relief vessel, such that the stream leaving the heat exchanger separates into a liquid and a gaseous state. The pressure in the pressure relief vessel pressure is lowered so that the total energy demand in absorption and desorption processes is reduced. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150078974 | COMPOSITION, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ABATEMENT OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS - A composition, system, and method for abatement of airborne contaminants employ an aqueous solution of cyclodextrin and a preservative. The system includes a low shear mixer for introducing the aqueous solution to a contaminated air stream by laminar flow. The system also may have a separator for removing by high shear agitation a contaminant from the aqueous solution following its use, for purposes of recycling the cyclodextrin. The composition, system, and method are particularly useful for treatment of an indoor atmosphere in which the contaminant is a monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon such as styrene. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150086453 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE MERCURY (HG) AND OTHER METAL EMISSIONS FROM A PLANT FOR MANUFACTURING CEMENT CLINKER AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES - A method and plant for reducing mercury (Hg) and other metal emissions including injecting a chemical reagent into the process in such a way as to convert elemental mercury into a mercury compound that is more readily captured using normal particulate control equipment associated with kilns, smelters, furnaces, and boilers of cement plants and other industrial plants. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150093310 | FILTER MATERIALS FOR TREATING AND PURIFYING GAS - The invention relates to a filter material which is used, in particular in filters or as a filter for treating and/or purifying gas, in particular for clean room environments. The filter material comprises at least one activated carbon, in particular with reactive and/or catalytic finishing and the activated carbon is present in the form of discrete activated carbon particles, preferably in a spherical and/or grain form. The activated carbon comprises and/or is provided with at least one metal component which contains at least one metal-containing ionic liquid (IL), containing in particular metal ions, preferably based on a metal compound. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150098877 | CIRCULATING DRY SCRUBBER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method suitable for the removal of pollutants from gases with a circulating dry scrubber system having a circulating dry scrubber reactor containing a fluidized bed adapted to contact the gas with a dry reagent within the fluidized bed. The system includes a housing fluidically coupled to the reactor, a filter array within the housing, and an internal hopper within the housing and adapted to return at least some of the particulates to the fluidized bed within the circulating dry scrubber reactor. The scrubbed gas stream exits the circulating dry scrubber reactor and flows upward between an interior of the housing and an exterior of the internal hopper before contacting the filter array. The exterior of the internal hopper is exposed to the scrubbed gas stream, and the scrubbed gas stream is not recirculated to the circulating dry scrubber reactor to maintain the fluidized bed therein. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150098878 | CARBON NANOCOMPOSITE SORBENT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME FOR SEPARATION OF ONE OR MORE MATERIALS FROM A GAS STREAM - The present invention relates to carbon nanocomposite sorbents. The present invention provides carbon nanocomposite sorbents, methods for making the same, and methods for separation of a pollutant from a gas that includes that pollutant. Various embodiments provide a method for reducing the mercury content of a mercury-containing gas. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150110693 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR TREATING EXHAUST GASES - Several embodiments of high-efficiency catalytic converters and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a catalytic converter for treating a flow of exhaust gas comprising a reaction chamber, a heating enclosure enclosing at least a portion of the reaction chamber, and an optional coolant channel encasing the heating enclosure. The reaction chamber can have a first end section through which the exhaust gas flows into the reaction chamber and a second end section from which the exhaust gas exits the reaction chamber. The heating enclosure is configured to contain heated gas along the exterior of the reaction chamber, and the optional coolant channel is configured to contain a flow of coolant around the heating enclosure. The catalytic converter can further include a catalytic element in the reaction chamber. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150118131 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING TURBINE SYSTEMS WITHIN GAS PROCESSING SYSTEMS - A system includes a solvent gas processing system having a high pressure reaction vessel configured to remove an acid gas from an untreated feed gas using a solvent in a lean solvent fluid stream. The system includes a high pressure reaction vessel is configured to output a treated clean gas and a first flow of a high pressure fluid stream via a first flow path. The system includes a turbine having a main nozzle, an auxiliary nozzle, and an outlet. The main nozzle is configured to receive a second flow of the high pressure fluid stream from the first flow path via a main flow path. The system includes an auxiliary nozzle valve disposed along an auxiliary flow path. The auxiliary nozzle valve is configured to control a third flow of the high pressure fluid stream into the auxiliary nozzle of the turbine. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150132204 | EXTRUDER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF A GASEOUS MEDIUM - A system for treatment of a gaseous medium, comprises an extruder having a barrel. The extruder further comprises a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and a plurality of outlet ports coupled to the barrel. The first inlet port is configured for feeding a lean sorbent, the second inlet port is configured for feeding a gaseous medium, and the plurality of outlet ports are configured for releasing a plurality of components removed from the gaseous medium. Further, the extruder comprises a plurality of helical elements coupled to a plurality of kneading elements, mounted on a shaft, and disposed within the barrel. The barrel and the plurality of helical and kneading elements together form an absorption unit and a desorption unit. The first and second inlet ports are formed in the absorption unit and the plurality of outlet ports are formed in the absorption and desorption units. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150147249 | Water-Based System and Method of Collecting and Transporting Exhaust Gas - A system and method of collecting and transporting exhaust gases, preferably gases generated via the burning of fossil fuels, to a remote treatment facility. The exhaust gases include greenhouse gases, airborne particulates, and other pollutants. The present system comprises a gas extraction cap for collecting exhaust gas emitted from a point source of pollution, a pump for drawing water from a water source, a means for mixing the captured exhaust gas with the drawn water, a pipeline for transporting the gas-water solution to a remote treatment facility, and one or more high-pressure boilers for separating the water from the gas-water solution, leaving the exhaust gases available for treatment at the facility. Once the gas-water mixture arrives at the processing location, it then goes through one or more boiling steps in order to separate the water from the captured gases. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150290582 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING MERCURY FROM A GAS - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for removing mercury from gases such as those discharged from roasters and other heat producing systems. In embodiments the method comprises reacting the mercury with dissolved molecular chlorine, and may also comprise reacting the mercury with mercuric chloride to yield mercurous chloride. The mercurous chloride may be removed by precipitation. There are also disclosed apparatuses for implementing the method. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150297771 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY AIR PURIFICATION - The present invention discloses an air purification apparatus. The air purification apparatus comprising: a casing which contains at least one apparatus air inlet and at least one apparatus air outlet; at least one main filter which is being installed at the apparatus air inlet and/or within the casing; at the periphery of the main filter, there locates a primary air flow inlet and a secondary air flow inlet. When a primary air flow is drawn to flow from the upstream to the downstream positions inside the casing, the primary air flow is adapted to pass by at least one edge of the exterior of the main filter, resulting at least two exterior surfaces of the main filter being exerted with different atmospheric pressures. Through the secondary air flow inlet, a secondary air flow is entrained through the main filter and flows from its exterior surface is exerted with higher atmospheric pressure to its exterior surface is exerted with lower atmospheric pressure. The invention offers an air purification apparatus which owns the characteristics of simple structure, able to extend the life-span of the filter cost effectively, low energy consumption and induced low noise level. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150308314 | REDUCTANT INJECTOR TEMPERATURE MODEL BASED ON COIL RESISTANCE - A method includes receiving, at a controller having one or more processors, one or more measured parameters, each measured parameter related to a temperature that affects a temperature of a reductant injector of an exhaust system of an engine. The method includes determining a resistance of a coil of the reductant injector. The method includes estimating the temperature of the reductant injector based on (i) the one or more measured parameters and (ii) the coil resistance. The method also includes controlling a duty cycle of the reductant injector based on the estimated temperature of the reductant injector. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150336049 | WET SCRUBBER AND A METHOD OF CLEANING A PROCESS GAS - A wet scrubber ( | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150336050 | POLYSULFIDE INTERCALATED LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDES FOR METAL CAPTURE APPLICATIONS - Polysulfide intercalated layered double hydroxides and methods for their use in vapor and liquid-phase metal capture applications are provided. The layered double hydroxides comprise a plurality of positively charged host layers of mixed metal hydroxides separated by interlayer spaces. Polysulfide anions are intercalated in the interlayer spaces. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150338096 | STEAM PLASMA ARC HYDROLYSIS OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES - A two step process for the destruction of a precursor material using a steam plasma in a three zone reactor wherein the precursor material is hydrolyzed as a first step in the high temperature zone of the reactor, followed by a second step of medium temperature oxidation of the reactant stream in the combustion zone of the reactor where combustion oxygen or air is injected and immediate quenching of the resulting gas stream to avoid the formation of unwanted by-products. A related apparatus includes a non transferred direct current steam plasma torch, an externally cooled three zone steam plasma reactor means for introducing the precursor material into the plasma plume of the plasma torch, means for introducing the combustion air or oxygen into the combustion zone, means for exiting the reactant mixture from the reactor and means for quenching the reactant mixture located at the exit end of the reactor. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150367282 | HIGH ROTATIONAL MOMENTUM DISPERSER AND USE - A spray dryer disperser | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150368573 | METHOD FOR CLEANING PRODUCER GAS USING A MICROWAVE INDUCED PLASMA CLEANING DEVICE - A device and method for cleaning producer gas includes a filter bed chamber, a microwave chamber, a first catalytic chamber and a second catalytic chamber. The filter bed chamber comprises an inlet for carbon-based material and a spent carbon outlet. The microwave chamber comprises a permeable top and wave guides around the perimeter through which microwaves can be introduced into the device using magnetrons. The first catalytic chamber is connected to the microwave chamber, and the second catalytic chamber is connected to the first catalytic chamber. The method comprises using the device by filling the filter bed chamber with carbon-based material, introducing microwaves into the microwave chamber using the magnetrons and wave guides, dissociating heavy carbons entrained within the gas by passing the gas through carbon-based material in the filter bed chamber, the microwave chamber, the first catalytic chamber and the second catalytic chamber. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160008757 | ACTIVE FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CLEANROOM ENVIRONMENTS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160008758 | Article of Manufacture for Securing a Catalyst Substrate | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160023160 | EMISSIONS CONTAMINANT CAPTURE AND COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An apparatus for removing contaminants from emissions is provided with a housing shaped as a reverse venturi. The housing includes an entry portion for receiving emissions, an exit portion for expelling emissions, and an enlarged portion disposed therebetween for trapping the contaminants in the emissions. A mass of reactive material is disposed within the enlarged portion and has a reactive outer surface disposed in contact with the emissions. The mass of reactive material contains an amalgam forming metal at the reactive outer surface that chemically binds with the emissions that are passing through the enlarged portion of the housing. Emissions control methods for removing contaminants from gaseous and non-gaseous emissions are also provided. One of the emissions control methods includes passing the gaseous emissions through the reverse venturi apparatus described herein. Another one of the emissions control methods includes treating non-gaseous emissions in a treatment tank containing a sorbent. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160030915 | Supported Sulfides for Mercury Capture - Herein are described methods and materials for capturing mercury from, for example, the gases produced by the combustion of coal. The composition for the removal of mercury from the fluid includes a polysulfide selected from the group consisting of a calcium sulfide and a bromosulfide; the polysulfide supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate. Disclosed methods include a process for manufacturing the bromosulfide or calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition and a process of capturing mercury from a fluid, the process can include admixing a bromosulfide or calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition and a fluid that includes mercury; wherein the bromosulfide mercury removal composition includes a bromosulfide supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate; wherein the calcium-sulfide mercury-removal composition includes a calcium sulfide supported by or carried on a surface of a silicate particulate. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160045862 | Dry Material Distribution Device for a Duct with Gas Flow - A device for injecting dry material into a gas stream flowing through a duct or pipe has an injection tube having a first end configured for attachment to a dry sorbent supply, an upstream side and a downstream side. At least one opening on the downside side extends along the axial direction of the injection tube. A wake device is positioned adjacent the upstream side of the injection tube and creates turbulence in the gas stream as the gas stream passes around the wake device. An alternative embodiment utilizes an injector nozzle which combines a first stream containing dry material in air stream and a second stream which may be steam or water to form an output stream. A wake device is positioned adjacent the upstream side of the output of the injector nozzle. The wake device creates turbulence in the gas stream as the gas stream passes around the wake device. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160074808 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSIONS FROM COAL-FIRED THERMAL PROCESSES - The present disclosure is directed to the use of elemental or speciated iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160129394 | Method and Device for Treating Gas By Injecting a Powdered Compound and an Aqueous Phase - The invention relates to a method for treating a gas comprising the following steps: injecting a powdered compound into the gas line, injecting an aqueous phase in droplet form into said line, capturing pollutants from the gases, and recovering said powdered compound separately. The step for injecting an aqueous phase in droplet form is done so as to moisten those particles of powdered compound in the gas line, when they are injected. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160144316 | LOW PRESSURE DROP STATIC MIXING SYSTEM - A contaminated gas stream can be passed through an in-line mixing device, positioned in a duct containing the contaminated gas stream, to form a turbulent contaminated gas stream. One or more of the following is true: (a) a width of the in-line mixing device is no more than about 75% of a width of the duct at the position of the in-line mixing device; (b) a height of the in-line mixing device is no more than about 75% of a height of the duct at the position of the in-line mixing device; and (c) a cross-sectional area of the mixing device normal to a direction of gas flow is no more than about 75% of a cross-sectional area of the duct at the position of the in-line mixing device. An additive can be introduced into the contaminated gas stream to cause the removal of the contaminant by a particulate control device. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160145515 | METHOD FOR CLEANING PRODUCER GAS USING A MICROWAVE INDUCED PLASMA CLEANING DEVICE - A device and method for cleaning producer gas includes a filter bed housing and a microwave chamber. The filter bed housing comprises an inlet for carbon-based material and a spent carbon outlet. The microwave chamber comprises a permeable top and wave guides around the perimeter through which microwaves can be introduced into the device using magnetrons. The method comprises using the device by filling the filter bed housing with carbon-based material, introducing microwaves into the microwave chamber using the magnetrons and wave guides, passing the gas through carbon-based material in the filter bed chamber, the microwave chamber, the gas permeable top and the gas outlet. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160158770 | GAS DISTRIBUTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A gas flow directing device to provide uniform gas flow into or out of a vessel having molecular sieve material contained therein and methods for treating a gas streams in the vessel using the gas flow directing device are described. The gas flow directing device includes a truncated cone having a cone base having an opening centered therein and a truncated top. The truncated cone further includes a gas permeable wall portion between the cone base and the truncated top having open sides to provide fluid communication between the opening in the cone base and space surrounding the gas permeable wall portion. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160166970 | Filtering Material and Use Thereof | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160166982 | MERCURY CONTROL USING MODERATE-TEMPERATURE DISSOCIATION OF HALOGEN COMPOUNDS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160166983 | PROCESS FOR CAPTURING A HEAVY METAL CONTAINED IN A MOIST GAS, INTEGRATING A HEAT PUMP TO HEAT THE GAS INTRODUCED INTO A CAPTURE MASS | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160375403 | CONTROL OF WET SCRUBBER OXIDATION INHIBITOR AND BYPRODUCT RECOVERY - The present disclose is directed to a method for controlling iodine levels in wet scrubbers, and, in particular, recirculating wet scrubbers by removing the iodine from the scrubbing solution, such as by using ion exchange, absorption, adsorption, precipitation, filtration, solvent extraction, ion pair extraction, and an aqueous two-phase extraction. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20180021613 | CATALYST FOR DISINFECTION, STERILIZATION AND PURIFICATION OF AIR, AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF | 01-25-2018 |
| 20190143266 | BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION BLOWDOWN WATER WITH UPSTREAM SULFITE CONTROL | 05-16-2019 |
| 20190143302 | GELS FOR REMOVING AIR POLLUTANTS | 05-16-2019 |
