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:
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:
A method for catalytic oxidation of NO to NO2 in the sulfur-containing exhaust gases of lean-burn engines, such as diesel engines is disclosed. The catalysts are oxide perovskites with a credible likelihood of being sulfur-tolerant.
Abstract:
A NOx-trap composition comprises: (a) at least one first NOx storage component comprising at least one alkali metal supported on at least one first support material; and (b) a platinum oxidation catalyst and at least one second NOx storage component not being an alkali metal supported on at least one second support material, whereby the platinum oxidation catalyst and the at least one alkali metal are physically segregated thereby susbtantially maintaining the hydrocarbon conversion activity of the platinum oxidation catalyst.
Abstract:
Process for the thermochemical decomposition of dinitrogen oxide to products of general formula (I)NO.sub.x (I)x representing 1 or 2, wherein dinitrogen oxide is flame-treated, then the products of general formula (I) formed are recovered.
Abstract:
An electrostatic filtration apparatus is used to significantly reduce contaminants in N.sub.2 O.sub.4 vapor and liquid at ambient temperatures. The apparatus uses an electret vapor filter having therein a stack of layers of electret material through which the N.sub.2 O.sub.4 must pass. A flow blocking filter is added to the electret liquid filter to insure a sufficient time for removal of contaminants by said electret material. The filter is constructed of chemically inert materials to prevent additional contaminants.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method and a device for optimizing purification of diesel exhaust gases, the purification being carried out by using a catalyst.It is the object of the present invention to avoid the development of NO.sub.2 in the catalyst at the same time as the contents of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons are maintained at a low level.This object is accomplished by adjusting the temperature of the exhaust gases when they pass the catalyst. The adjustment is carried out by finely divided injection of some cooling medium into the exhaust gases.
Abstract:
Nitric oxide may be removed from gases which it is admixed by contacting the gases with aqueous solutions containing nitrate ions in sufficient concentration to oxidize the nitric oxide to nitrous acid and to retain it in the solution under stable conditions. Other oxides of nitrogen can also be absorbed producing nitrous acid which is retained in the aqueous solution in a similar manner. Thereafter, the scrubbing solution is regenerated under controlled conditions, producing a gas stream which contains the recovered nitrogen oxides in relatively high concentration and a scrubbing solution which can be recycled. The recovered nitrogen oxides may be used in the manufacture of nitric acid or other compounds or decomposed into harmless gases.
Abstract:
Nitric oxide may be removed from gases with which it is admixed by contacting the gases with aqueous solutions containing nitrate ions in sufficient concentration to oxidize the nitric oxide to nitrous acid and to retain it in the solution under stable conditions. Other oxides of nitrogen can also be absorbed producing nitrous acid which is retained in the aqueous solution in a similar manner. Thereafter, the scrubbing solution is regenerated under controlled conditions, producing a gas stream which contains the recovered nitrogen oxides in relatively high concentration and a scrubbing solution which can be recycled. The recovered nitrogen oxides may be used in the manufacture of nitric acid or other compounds or decomposed into harmless gases.
Abstract:
In removing nitrogen oxide from a gas containing it, the gas is passed through a region where at least one of calcium sulfate and calcium hydroxide coexists with powerful oxidation agents such as sodium chlorite, potassium permanganate, etc. thereby removing the nitrogen oxide, mainly nitrogen monoxide, from the gas. This method is very effective in purifying exhaust gases resulting from burning operations, since 80 to 90% or more of the nitrogen oxide contained in the exhaust gases is nitrogen monoxide. In addition, this method is also effective in purifying indoor air.