Abstract: A catalyst for use in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides. The catalyst comprises a ceramic candle filter substrate and a coating. The coating comprises an oxidic metal carrier comprising an oxide of titanium and a catalytic metal oxide which comprises an oxide of vanadium. The mass ratio of vanadium/titanium is 0.03 to 0.27, the mass ratio being calculated based on the mass of vanadium metal and titanium metal. The catalyst comprises from about 1 to about 10% by weight of the catalytically active material. The catalytic metal oxide is adsorbed onto the surface of the oxidic metal carrier.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a catalyst for use in the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides cornprising: —a ceramic candle filter substrate and—a coating which comprises an oxidic metal carrier comprising an oxide of titanium and a catalytic metal oxide which comprises an oxide of vanadium wherein the mass ratio vanadium/titanium is 0.03 to 0.27, —wherein the mass ratio is calculated based on the mass of vanadium metal and titanium metal, and—wherein the catalyst comprises from about 1 to about 10% by weight of the catalytically active material, and—wherein the catalytic metal oxide is adsorbed onto the surface of the oxidic metal carrier.

Abstract: A method for the removal of nitrous oxide from off gas by direct decomposition or by selective catalytic reduction in presence of a reducing agent, comprising the steps of contacting the gas directly or together with the reducing agent or a precursor thereof with a catalyst comprising an Fe-AEI zeolite material essentially free of alkali metal ions (Alk) and having the following molar compositions: SiO2: oAl2O3: pFe: qAlk wherein o is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein p is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein Alk is one or more of alkali ions and wherein q is less than 0.02.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas treatment monolith article, said gas treatment article comprising: a full body porous material comprising a porous substrate and an aluminium oxide coating homogeneously distributed throughout said porous substrate, wherein said porous substrate is a fibrous material; and at least one acid gas absorption active component or a precursor thereof impregnated into said porous aluminium oxide coated substrate. The invention further relates to uses of the gas treatment monolith article of the invention.

Abstract: Process for cleaning an off-gas containing sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter employing SOx adsorption and ammonia-SCR in one filtration unit, in particular a filter bag house with one or more catalysed fabric filter assemblies.

Abstract: A method for the removal of nitrogen oxides from exhaust, flue or off gas by selective catalytic reduction in presence of ammonia as a reductant, comprising the steps of contacting the exhaust gas together with the ammonia or a precursor thereof with an SCR catalyst comprising a Fe-AEI zeolite material essentially free of alkali metal ions (Alk), having the following molar compositions: SiO2:oAl2O3:pFe:qAlk wherein o is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein p is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein Alk is one or more of alkali metal ions and wherein q is below 0.02.

Abstract: A method for the removal of nitrous oxide from off gas by direct decomposition or by selective catalytic reduction in presence of a reducing agent, comprising the steps of contacting the gas directly or together with the reducing agent or a precursor thereof with a catalyst comprising an Fe-AEI zeolite material essentially free of alkali metal ions (Alk) and having the following molar compositions: SiO2:o Al2O3:p Fe:q Alk wherein o is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein p is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein Alk is one or more of alkali ions and wherein q is less than 0.02.

Abstract: Ceramic candle filter and use of the filter in the removal of particulate matter in form of soot, ash, metals and metal compounds, together with hydrocarbons and optionally nitrogen oxides being present in process off-gas or engine exhaust gas, wherein a noble metal comprising catalyst is arranged on the permeation side of the filter and/or on the dispersion side of the filter and/or within wall of the filter, said noble metal comprising catalyst contains a noble metal in an amount of between 20 and 1000 ppm/weight of the filter.

Abstract: A hydrothermall stable Fe-AEI zeolite catalyst, having the following molar compositions: SiO2: o Al2O3: p Fe: q Alk wherein o is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein p is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein Alk is one or more of alkali metal ions; and wherein q is below 0.02.

Abstract: A method for the direct synthesis of a crystalline material with the AEI zeolithic structure containing iron-species and being essentially free of alkali ions, comprising the following steps: (i) preparation of a mixture containing water, a high-silica zeolite as a main source of silica and alumina, an alkyl-substituted cyclic ammonium cation as organic structure directing agent (OSDA), a source of iron, and a source of an alkali metal ion [Alk], to obtain a final synthesis mixture having the following molar composition: SiO2:aAl2O3:bFe:cOSDA:dAlk:eH2O wherein a is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein b is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein c is in the range from 0.01 to 2; wherein d is in the range from 0.

Abstract: A method for the removal of nitrogen oxides from exhaust, flue or off gas by selective catalytic reduction in presence of ammonia as a reductant, comprising the steps of contacting the exhaust gas together with the ammonia or a precursor thereof with an SCR catalyst comprising a Fe-AEI zeolite material essentially free of alkali metal ions (Alk), having the following molar compositions: SiO2:o Al2O3:p Fe:q Alk wherein o is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein p is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein Alk is one or more of alkali metal ions and wherein q is below 0.02.

Abstract: Catalyzed filter consisting of a filter body of bio-soluble fibers catalyzed with a catalyst comprising oxides of vanadium and titanium, wherein the total concentration of alkali metals in the filter body is less than 3000 ppm by weight and/or the total concentration of alkali earth metals in the filter body is less than 20% by weight.

Abstract: Process for the direct synthesis of Cu-SSZ-13 from a synthesis mixture comprising water, at least one silicon source, at least one Al source, at least one Cu source, at least one polyamine for complexing with Cu, and a single organic structure directing agent. A Cu containing molecular sieve having the framework structure of SSZ-13, obtainable by the process and use of the Cu containing molecular sieve.

Abstract: Ceramic candle filter and use of the filter in the removal of particulate matter in form of soot, ash, metals and metal compounds, together with hydrocarbons and optionally nitrogen oxides being present in process off-gas or engine exhaust gas, wherein a noble metal comprising catalyst is arranged on the permeation side of the filter and/or on the dispersion side of the filter and/or within wall of the filter, said noble metal comprising catalyst contains a noble metal in an amount of between 20 and 1000 ppm/weight of the filter.

Abstract: An exhaust gas cleaning system, comprising an active regenerable particulate filter and an SCR catalyst comprising a hydrothermally microporous stable zeolite having the AEI type framework and being promoted with copper, where the zeolite is SSZ-39.

Abstract: In a broad form the present invention relates to a method for oxidation of a species comprising sulfur in an oxidation state below +4, such as H2S, CS2, COS and S8 vapor, to SO2 said method comprising the step of contacting the gas and an oxidant with a catalytically active material consisting of one or more elements taken from the group consisting of V, W, Ce, Mo, Fe, Ca, Mg, Si, Ti and Al in elemental, oxide, carbide or sulfide form, optionally with the presence of other elements in a concentration below 1 wt %, at a temperature between 180° C. and 290° C., 330° C., 360° C. or 450° C., with the associated benefit of such a temperature being highly energy effective, and the benefit of said elements having a low tendency to form sulfates under the conditions, with the related benefit of an increased stability of the catalytically active material. The other elements present may be catalytically active noble metals or impurities in the listed materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas treatment monolith article, said gas treatment article comprising: a full body porous material comprising a porous substrate and an aluminium oxide coating homogeneously distributed throughout said porous substrate, wherein said porous substrate is a fibrous material; and at least one acid gas absorption active component or a precursor thereof impregnated into said porous aluminium oxide coated substrate. The invention further relates to uses of the gas treatment monolith article of the invention.

Abstract: A process for the direct synthesis of Cu-SAPO-34 comprising at least the steps: preparation of a mixture of water, at least one silicon source, at least one Al source, at least one P source, at least one Cu source, at least one 0SDA1 (any polyamine), and at least one OSDA2 source (where OSDA2 is any organic molecule capable of directing the synthesis of SAPO 34); and where the final synthesis mixture has the molar composition: a Si:0.5 Al:c Cu:d OSDA1:e OSDA2:f H2O wherein a is in the range from 0.01 to 0.3; b is in the range from 0.2 to 0.49; c is in the range from 0.001 to 0.6; d is in the range from 0.001 to 0.6; e is in the range from 0.001 to 2; f is in the range 1 to 200; hydrothermal treatment of the mixture at 80?200° C. until formation of the crystalline material, and recovery of the crystalline material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for the purification of exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine, comprising a filter and a SCR catalyst. The filter is periodically regenerated increasing the temperature of the exhaust gas up to 850° C. and the water vapor content up to 100% by volume. The SCR catalyst comprises a hydrothermally microporous stable zeolite and/or zeotype having the AEI type framework and being promoted with copper.

Abstract: An exhaust gas cleaning system, comprising an active regenerable particulate filter and an SCR catalyst comprising a hydrothermally microporous stable zeolite having the AEI type framework and being promoted with copper, where the zeolite is SSZ-39.