Abstract: A burner characterized by being equipped with: a fuel supply nozzle to which a mixed flow of a solid fuel and a solid fuel transport gas is supplied; a flow passage that is arranged on the outside of the fuel supply nozzle and that supplies combustion air separated from the mixed flow; and ammonia supply nozzles which are capable of supplying ammonia on the downstream side of the outlet of the fuel supply nozzle toward a reduction region in which oxygen in the transport gas has been consumed due to ignition of the fuel and the progress of combustion, resulting in a low oxygen concentration. Thus, it is possible to provide a burner capable of burning a mixture of a solid fuel and ammonia, and a combustion device equipped with this burner.

Abstract: A nitrogen oxide absorption slurry and its preparation and use method for the removal of nitric oxide in gas streams, belonging to the technical field of air pollution control and related environmental protection, is characterized in that the absorption slurry contains one or more compounds of anhydrous ferric chloride, ferric chloride monohydrate, ferric chloride dihydrate and the complex of ferric chloride and chloride ions. The absorption slurry reacts with the nitric oxide in gas stream at a certain temperature, so that the nitric oxide in the gas stream is absorbed by the slurry, thereby achieving the purpose of gas purification. And the absorbent can be recycled after regeneration.

Abstract: Provided is a method for using selective non-catalytic reduction to reduce nitrogen dioxide in exhaust gas generated during an olefin production process. Nitrogen dioxide generated in a catalyst regeneration step of a continuous PDH process can be efficiently removed by the method of the present disclosure. Ultimately, the generation of visible fumes can be prevented through the removal of nitrogen dioxide.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the technical field of the resource treatment of industrial wastes, and particularly relates to a method for preparing a cementing material using smelting industrial waste slag after utilizing the simultaneous removal of SO2 and NOx in flue gas and an application of the cementing material obtained by the same. According to the invention, SO2 and NOx in the flue gas can be treated with the smelting industrial waste slag, meeting requirement of flue gas desulfurization and denitration; moreover, the smelting industrial waste slag can be purified and separated by means of waste gas resources to obtain a cementing material, realizing the resource utilization of the smelting industrial waste slag and waste gas.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to methods of producing a graphene material by exposing a polymer to a laser source. In some embodiments, the exposing results in formation of a graphene from the polymer. In some embodiments, the methods of the present disclosure also include a step of separating the formed graphene from the polymer to form an isolated graphene. In some embodiments, the methods of the present disclosure also include a step of incorporating the graphene material or the isolated graphene into an electronic device, such as an energy storage device. In some embodiments, the graphene is utilized as at least one of an electrode, current collector or additive in the electronic device. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to the graphene materials, isolated graphenes, and electronic devices that are formed by the methods of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved conversion of nitrous oxide (N2O) present as a by-product in a chemical process to NOx which can be further converted to a useful compound or material, such as nitric acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to selective catalytic reduction catalysts that combine SCR activity with NOx absorber activity. In particular, the disclosed catalytic article includes a substrate having a first and a second material disposed thereon, wherein the first material includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst composition and the second material includes a nitrogen oxides (NOx) absorber composition, wherein the NOx absorber composition does not substantially oxidize ammonia, and wherein the catalytic article is effective to abate NOx from an engine exhaust gas stream. Emission treatment systems for treating an exhaust gas including a catalytic article of the invention are provided, particularly systems that include an injector adapted for the addition of ammonia to the exhaust gas stream located upstream of the catalytic article.

Abstract: A nitrogen oxide absorption slurry and its preparation and use method for the removal of nitric oxide in gas streams, belonging to the technical field of air pollution control and related environmental protection, is characterized in that the absorption slurry contains one or more compounds of anhydrous ferric chloride, ferric chloride monohydrate, ferric chloride dihydrate and the complex of ferric chloride and chloride ions. The absorption slurry reacts with the nitric oxide in gas stream at a certain temperature, so that the nitric oxide in the gas stream is absorbed by the slurry, thereby achieving the purpose of gas purification. And the absorbent can be recycled after regeneration.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single-stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: A boiler or other fired vessel includes a housing with a burner at one end, a furnace downstream of the burner, a convection section downstream of the furnace and a flue gas outlet downstream of the convection section. A first means for loading a reducing agent comprising at least two injectors is located downstream of the furnace. A second means for loading a reducing agent is located downstream of the first means for loading a reducing agent. A selective catalytic reduction catalyst is located either downstream of the second means for loading a reducing agent or adjacent the second means for loading a reducing agent such that the catalyst is provided to the boiler or other fired vessel approximately simultaneously with the reducing agent from the second means for loading the reducing agent.

Abstract: A plasma abatement process for abating effluent containing compounds from a processing chamber is described. A plasma abatement process takes gaseous foreline effluent from a processing chamber, such as a deposition chamber, and reacts the effluent within a plasma chamber placed in the foreline path. The plasma dissociates the compounds within the effluent, converting the effluent into more benign compounds. Abating reagents may assist in the abating of the compounds. The abatement process may be a volatizing or a condensing abatement process. Representative volatilizing abating reagents include, for example, CH4, H2O, H2, NF3, SF6, F2, HCl, HF, Cl2, and HBr. Representative condensing abating reagents include, for example, H2, H2O, O2, N2, O3, CO, CO2, NH3, N2O, CH4, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single-stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: A reagent dosing system includes an injector having an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with the exhaust conduit; a reagent tank configured to hold a volume of reagent; a water tank configured to hold a volume of water; and a means for 1) pumping reagent from the reagent tank to the injector for injection of reagent into the exhaust conduit and 2) pumping water from the water tank to the injector for flushing residual reagent from the injector.

Abstract: A method for operating a nitrogen oxide sensor comprising: sensing a first measurement signal of the nitrogen oxide sensor, the first measurement signal representing a detected voltage between a reference electrode and an external electrode; sensing a second measurement signal representing a measured gas content in a measuring chamber of the nitrogen oxide sensor; comparing the first measurement signal with a predefined first threshold value; and if the first threshold value is exceeded, assigning the second measurement signal to an emission of NH3.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for treating an off-gas from a lean burn engine comprising contacting said off-gas with an oxidizing compound, thus producing oxidized NOx compounds, followed by contacting the oxidized NOx compounds with water, by which at least part of said oxidized NOx compounds dissolves in said water. The process of the invention provides for a very efficient means of reducing NOx emission. The equipment for carrying out the process of the invention can be compact, so that it can be used on board without sacrificing too much valuable space and without increasing the weight of the ship too much.

Abstract: A baghouse apparatus for removing particulates from a 100% recycled asphalt pavement dryer exhaust air stream includes a drop out zone section having a water spray operable to initially drench an incoming air exhaust stream with water droplets while increasing air stream velocity, then slow the air stream velocity to cause drop out of particulates >1000 ?m from the slowed waste air stream, and collect the particulates dropped out of the waste air exhaust stream. The apparatus also includes a cyclonic scrubber section for further cooling the waste air exhaust stream while subjected the stream to a further water spray to condense aerosol vapor into droplets, a prefilter filtration section operable to collect and remove condensed aerosol droplets from the waste air stream; and a coalescing filtration section operable to remove 99% of remaining particulates from the waste air stream before discharge of the air stream to atmosphere.

Abstract: An after treatment system for a lean-burn engine is disclosed. The after treatment system is sequentially equipped with an ammonia production catalyst module, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst, and a CO clean-up catalyst (CUC) on an exhaust pipe through which an exhaust gas flows and which is connected to a lean-burn engine. An exhaust flow changer is disposed between the ammonia production catalyst module and the SCR catalyst. The exhaust flow changer changes flow of an exhaust gas discharged from the ammonia production catalyst module according to a temperature of the SCR catalyst.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an apparatus and method for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) from a combustion source. For example, a method and apparatus for injecting a urea solution directly into the flue gas stream of a coal-fired power plant that utilizes Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to lower NOx emissions.

Abstract: Provided is a method of making an inorganic platinum compound. The method includes the steps of: Step (A): providing a platinum material and a halogen-containing oxidizing agent; and Step (B): treating the platinum material with the halogen-containing oxidizing agent in a hydrochloric acid aqueous solution to obtain the inorganic platinum compound, including chloroplatinic acid or chloroplatinate salt; wherein the halogen-containing oxidizing agent excludes chlorine gas. The method of making an inorganic platinum compound is simple, safe, time-effective, cost-effective, and environment-friendly, and has the advantage of high yield.

Abstract: A method of operating a turbine unit, wherein recirculated exhaust gas is contacted with a cooling and absorption liquid in a packed bed. An exhaust gas treatment system for a turbine unit, wherein an exhaust gas recirculation line comprises a gas cooling and cleaning device having a packed bed for contacting the exhaust gas with a cooling and absorption liquid. A combined cycle power generating system, wherein an exhaust gas recirculation line comprises a gas cooling and cleaning device having a packed bed for contacting the exhaust gas from a gas turbine with a cooling and absorption liquid and wherein water utilized as a cooling medium for condensation of steam originating from a steam turbine, and the cooling and absorption liquid, are passed to a cooling tower.

Abstract: A boiler or other fired vessel includes a housing with a burner at one end, a furnace downstream of the burner, a convection section downstream of the furnace and a flue gas outlet downstream of the convection section. A first means for loading a reducing agent comprising at least two injectors is located downstream of the furnace. A second means for loading a reducing agent is located downstream of the first means for loading a reducing agent. A selective catalytic reduction catalyst is located either downstream of the second means for loading a reducing agent or adjacent the second means for loading a reducing agent such that the catalyst is provided to the boiler or other fired vessel approximately simultaneously with the reducing agent from the second means for loading the reducing agent.

Abstract: Described are compositions and catalytic articles comprising both a first molecular sieve promoted with copper and a second molecular sieve promoted with iron, the first and second molecular sieves having a d6r unit and the first molecular sieves having cubic shaped crystals with an average crystal size of about 0.5 to about 2 microns. The weight ratio of the copper-promoted molecular sieve to the iron-promoted molecular sieve can be about 1:1 to about 4:1. The catalytic articles are useful in methods and systems to catalyze the reduction of nitrogen oxides in the presence of a reductant.

Abstract: A boiler includes an enclosure having at least a supply for fuel and oxidizer and at least a supply for a SNCR reagent. The supply for the SNCR reagent includes at least a regulation valve for the SNCR reagent. The boiler includes at least a sensor for measuring information indicative of the NOx concentration over at least one given enclosure cross section. The boiler includes a controller connected to the at least a sensor and to the at least a regulation valve. The controller regulates the SNCR reagent supply according to the measured information indicative of the NOx concentration.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved conversion of nitrous oxide (N2O) present as a by-product in a chemical process to NOx which can be further converted to a useful compound or material, such as nitric acid.

Abstract: Unique SCR catalyst including multiple washcoat formulations with differing performance characteristics are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is an apparatus including a catalyst substrate defining a plurality of flow channels leading from an inlet to an outlet, a first washcoat composition distributed over a first portion of the flow channels, and a second washcoat composition distributed over a second portion of the flow channels. The first washcoat composition has a lower ammonia storage density than the second washcoat composition.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single-stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of controlling a water injector for preventing damage to a catalyst for exhaust gas purification and an engine driven by the method. A method of controlling the operation of an injector for injecting water into the combustion chamber of an engine to which a turbo system for increasing the amount of air by compressing air has been applied includes a catalyst state determination step of determining the danger condition of a catalyst for exhaust gas purification by detecting the state of the catalyst, a water injection amount calculation step of calculating a water injection flow value F1 at which a temperature of exhaust gas drops to a preset temperature when the catalyst is in the danger condition, and a water injection step of performing the waterjet operation of a water injector based on the water injection flow value calculated in the water injection amount calculation step.

Abstract: A method for the reduction and prevention of mercury emissions into the environment from combusted fossil fuels or off-gases having mercury with the use of hypoiodite is disclosed. The hypoiodite is used for the capture of mercury from the resulting flue gases using a flue gas desulfurization system or scrubber. The method uses hypoiodite in conjunction with a scrubber to capture mercury and lower its emission and/or re-emission with stack gases. The method allows the use of coal as a cleaner and environmentally friendlier fuel source as well as capturing mercury from other processing systems.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying facility of a combustion engine includes: a marine combustion engine; a reducing device for feeding urea water into an exhaust gas in an exhaust gas line of the marine combustion engine; and a generation device for generating the urea water from urea powder. The generation device includes a storage-generation tank device and an adjustment tank device capable of adjusting the density of the urea water. The storage-generation tank device has a storage-generation tank for storing the urea powder and feeding water to the urea powder for dissolution. The adjustment tank device has an adjustment tank for storing the urea water withdrawn from the storage-generation tank.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual pressure plant for the production of nitric acid on the basis of the oxidation of ammonia. The plant comprises a reactor configured to produce a burner gas stream; a gas cooling section configured to form a cooled burner gas; a condensation section configured to form an aqueous nitric acid condensate and an uncondensed nitrogen oxides gas stream; an absorption section configured to produce raw nitric acid and a tail gas; and a tail gas treatment system configured to form a purified tail gas. In a tail gas heating section a further heat exchanger configured to receive heat from the burner gas stream, said further heat exchanger being positioned relatively close to the reactor.

Abstract: Methods related generally to the removal of atmospheric pollutants from the gas phase, are provided, as well as related apparatus, processes and uses thereof. A single-stage air scrubbing apparatus is provided that includes at least one reaction vessel, at least one introduction duct, and a turbulence component, wherein a residence time is sufficient to allow the conversion of at least one atmospheric pollution compound to at least one other compound, molecule or atom. In some embodiments, the at least one atmospheric pollution compound comprises nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide or a combination thereof. Additionally, methods of removing atmospheric pollution compounds from a waste gas stream are disclosed that include introducing a waste gas stream and at least one additional gas stream, mist stream, liquid stream or combination thereof into a single-stage air scrubbing apparatus at a flow rate sufficient to allow for conversion of the at least one atmospheric pollution compound.

Abstract: An exhaust purification system includes an exhaust passage. Exhaust gas flows through the exhaust passage. A burner is arranged in the exhaust passage. A combustion space for fuel in the burner is a part inside the exhaust passage. A NOx adsorbent is located downstream of the combustion space in the exhaust passage. The NOx adsorbent adsorbs nitrogen oxide contained in the exhaust gas. A selective reduction catalyst is located downstream of the NOx adsorbent in the exhaust passage. An adding valve is located between the selective reduction catalyst and the combustion space in the exhaust passage. A connection passage is connected to the adding valve. Urea water flows through the connection passage toward the adding valve. A part of the connection passage runs through the combustion space.

Abstract: A plant for a combustion process. The plant has a furnace to heat a material. A burner is configured to combust a carbon-based fuel with an oxidization gas to provide a flame into the furnace. The oxidization gas has at least 80 volume percent oxygen. The furnace has an exhaust outlet providing communication between the furnace and a flue. The exhaust outlet is configured to remove an exhaust gas produced during the combustion of the carbon-based fuel from the furnace to the flue. A nozzle located in the flue is configured to inject an ammonia in the flue, and thereby reduce the amount of NOx emissions in the exhaust gas.

Abstract: A process for removal of heavy metals and/or dioxins from a fluid including heavy metals, where the fluid is brought in contact with a mixture including between 30% vol. and 60% vol. of an activated carbon catalyst impregnated with sulfur, between 30% vol. and 60% vol. of an activated carbon catalyst impregnated with iron and between 5% vol. and 40% vol. of a filler material, the total of these three ingredients being 100% vol, where the fluid is left in contact with the mixture, the heavy metals and/or dioxins are absorbed onto the mixture to obtain a fluid with a depleted level of heavy metals, which fluid is then evacuated from the mixture.

Abstract: A flue gas additive is provided that includes both a nitrogenous component to reduce gas phase nitrogen oxides and a halogen-containing component to oxidize gas phase elemental mercury.

Abstract: A particulate filter for use in an exhaust aftertreatment system includes a ceramic substrate and a plurality of ceramic nanofibers associated with pores of the ceramic substrate. The plurality of ceramic nanofibers may be positioned on pores of the ceramic substrate, within pore channels of the ceramic substrate, or both on pores of the ceramic substrate and within pore channels of the ceramic substrate.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization, by removing sulfur dioxide in flue gas with an absorption circulation liquid containing ammonium sulfite, so as to control the aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization. Efficient desulfurization and dust removal may be achieved by staged solution composition control and reaction condition control. At the same time ammonia escape and aerosol production during absorption may be controlled. The flue gas may be subjected to preliminary temperature lowering and purification, and may be allowed to contact with an absorption circulation liquid and a fine particle washing circulation liquid sequentially. Levels of solution compositions and reaction temperatures may be controlled.

Abstract: A process and system for electrolytic production ammonia. The process comprises feeding gaseous nitrogen to an electrolytic cell, where it comes in contact with a cathode electrode surface, wherein said surface has a catalyst surface comprising a nitride catalyst, said electrolytic cell comprising a proton donor, and running a current through said electrolytic cell, whereby nitrogen reacts with protons to form ammonia. The process and system of the invention uses an electrochemical cell with a cathode surface having a catalytic surface which is preferably charged with one or more of Vanadium nitride, Chromium nitride, Zirconium nitride, Niobium nitride, Iron nitride or Osmium nitride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for the treatment of nitrogen oxide-containing exhaust gases from technical processes, such as flue gases, for the purpose of reducing the nitrogen oxide content by way of a chemical reduction of the nitrogen oxides.

Abstract: A simulation computer device for securely executing a model includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The simulation computer device is configured to store a smart container including a model and a usage policy. The simulation computer device is also configured to receive a plurality of inputs for the model and determine whether to validate the model based on the usage policy. The simulation computer device is further configured to execute the model with the plurality of inputs if the model was validated. Moreover, the simulation computer device is configured to transmit at least one output.

Abstract: A composition and a device for purification of nitrogen-oxide-containing gas is provided. It can purify harmful nitrogen-oxide-containing gases, such as nitric oxide or nitrogen dioxide. The composition includes an alkaline substance and at least one organic acid, the organic acids having an enediol group, enediamine group, or amine group of cyclopentane compounds, cyclohexane compounds, cycloheptane compounds, or phenanthrene compounds.

Abstract: Novel carbon molecular sieve (CMS) compositions comprising carbonized vinylidene chloride copolymer having micropores with an average micropore size ranging from 3.0 to 5.0. These materials offer capability in separations of gas mixtures including, for example, propane/propylene; nitrogen/methane; and ethane/ethylene. Such may be prepared by a process wherein vinylidene chloride copolymer beads, melt extruded film or fiber are pretreated to form a precursor that is finally carbonized at high temperature. Preselection or knowledge of precursor crystallinity and attained maximum pyrolysis temperature enables preselection or knowledge of a average micropore size, according to the equation ?=6.09+(0.0275×C)?(0.00233×T), wherein ? is the average micropore size in Angstroms, C is the crystallinity percentage and T is the attained maximum pyrolysis temperature in degrees Celsius, provided that crystallinity percentage ranges from 25 to 75 and temperature in degrees Celsius ranges from 800 to 1700.

Abstract: Provided are a low-temperature SCR catalyst for denitrating diesel vehicle exhaust, and preparation method thereof. The catalyst uses a molecular sieve as a carrier, and uses metallic elements such as copper and iron as active components. The catalyst preparation method comprises: preprocessing the molecular sieve; conducting multiple equal-volume impreparations; after impreparation, drying to dehydrate, and calcining; and finally pulping and coating to prepare the catalyst. The catalyst employs base metals such as copper and iron instead of precious metals as active components, thus reducing costs, being harmless to humans, and being environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization, by removing sulfur dioxide in flue gas with an absorption circulation liquid containing ammonium sulfite, so as to control the aerosol production during absorption in ammonia desulfurization. Efficient desulfurization and dust removal may be achieved by staged solution composition control and reaction condition control. At the same time ammonia escape and aerosol production during absorption may be controlled. The flue gas may be subjected to preliminary temperature lowering and purification, and may be allowed to contact with an absorption circulation liquid and a fine particle washing circulation liquid sequentially. Levels of solution compositions and reaction temperatures may be controlled.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising metal-loaded non-zeolitic molecular sieves having the CHA crystal structure, including Cu-SAPO-34, and methods for treating exhaust gas incorporating such catalysts are disclosed. The catalysts can be used to remove nitrogen oxides from a gaseous medium across a broad temperature range and exhibit hydrothermal stability at high reaction temperatures.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purification system of an internal combustion engine according to the present invention includes: processing means for executing at least one of a process of increasing an air-fuel ratio of an air-fuel mixture burned in the internal combustion engine and a process of increasing EGR gas recirculated by an EGR apparatus, when increasing a NO2 proportion in exhaust gas; and control means for controlling the processing means so that an increase in the air-fuel ratio becomes larger, and an increase in the EGR gas becomes smaller when a temperature of the exhaust gas purification apparatus is high as compared to when the temperature of the exhaust gas purification apparatus is low.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the generation of steam via the use of a combustion process to produce heat and, in one embodiment, to a device, system and/or method that enables one to control one or more process parameters of a combustion process so as to yield at least one desirable change in at least one downstream parameter. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a system and/or method for controlling at least one process parameter of a combustion process so as to yield at least one desirable change in at least one downstream process parameter associated with one or more of a wet flue gas desulfurization (WFGD) unit, a particulate collection device and/or control of additives thereto and/or a nitrogen oxide control device and/or control of additives thereto and/or additives to the system.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for the purification of exhaust gases which are generated by a diesel engine with a charging turbine, and a special device for carrying out said method. The device comprises, in the flow direction of the exhaust gas, a dosing device for a reducing agent from a reducing agent reservoir (2), an SCR catalytic converter (3), an oxidation catalytic converter (4) and a diesel particle filter (5). The system is particularly suitable for the purification of the exhaust gases of diesel vehicles in which engines with a turbocharger (charging turbine (1)) and an exhaust-gas recirculation device are used, which engines generate exhaust gases which, in addition to carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and particles, have nitrogen oxides with an NO2/NOX ratio of between 0.3 and 0.7.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single-stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: Methods related generally to the removal of atmospheric pollutants from the gas phase, are provided, as well as related apparatus, processes and uses thereof. A single-stage air scrubbing apparatus is provided that includes at least one reaction vessel, at least one introduction duct, and a turbulence component, wherein a residence time is sufficient to allow the conversion of at least one atmospheric pollution compound to at least one other compound, molecule or atom. In some embodiments, the at least one atmospheric pollution compound comprises nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide or a combination thereof. Additionally, methods of removing atmospheric pollution compounds from a waste gas stream are disclosed that include introducing a waste gas stream and at least one additional gas stream, mist stream, liquid stream or combination thereof into a single-stage air scrubbing apparatus at a flow rate sufficient to allow for conversion of the at least one atmospheric pollution compound.