Mercury removal apparatus and method

Specialized metallurgical processes – compositions for use therei – Processes – Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium

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210650, 423210, B01D 6100

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054095220

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an apparatus and process for removing particulate material and mercury-containing compounds from a gas stream. The apparatus includes a particulate removal means to remove the particulate material and a mercury collection means to remove the mercury-containing compounds. The apparatus can selectively remove particulate material and mercury-containing compounds which may be disposed of separately. The mercury collection means is positioned downstream of the particulate removal means and includes a regenerable sorbent. The sorbent is regenerated by elevating the temperature of the sorbent to release the mercury-containing compounds from the sorbent.

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