Nitrogen Oxides Control Technology Fact Book

Describes international technologies for controlling NOx emissions, primarily from coal combustion. Over 115 control systems are documented with, as available, system descriptions, process applications, pollution reduction capability, system diagram, supplier/manufacturer.

Part I: NOx Emissions from Coal Combustion
Introduction
Nitrogen Chemistry
Effects of Nitrogen Oxides
Emission Sources and Concentrations
Transport and Deposition of NOx
Region Emissions, Concentrations and Legislation
Impacts of Legislation and Future NOx Emissions
Conclusions
References
Part II: NOx Control Technologies for Coal Combustion
Introduction
NOx Formation
Regulations on NOx Emissions
Control of NOx Emissions Through Combustion Measures
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction
Combined SOx/NOx Processes
Advanced Combustion Technologies
Costs of NOx Control
Overview of Activities to Reduce NOx from Coal-Fired Plants in Different Countries
Summary
Conclusions