Evaluation of flue gas s02 removal efficiency of turkish trona in a pilot-scale spray dryer desulphurization process

GONCALOĞLU B. İ., SARAL A., ERTÜRK F.

Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, vol.18, no.5, pp.619-623, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.619-623
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

SO2 removal efficiency of a pilot-scale spray dryer, which is located after a central heating boiler of 3 MW heating capacity, was investigated. The boiler burns No.5 fuel-oil. Removal efficiencies were studied for various trona-based sorbent solutions depending on the ratios of Na/S, which correlate to SO2 removal capacity in flue gas and sorbent solution. Up to 98% of removal efficiencies were obtained for certain sorbent concentrations and Na/S ratios. Removal efficiencies were also well-correlated with Na/S ratios in mathematical models based on the experimental data. The trona used in this study is mined from one of the world's largest trona mines in Ankara/Turkey. Study results indicate that this mine can economically and effectively be used in flue gas desulphurization processes.