Inventors:
Francis X. Gibbons - Toms River NJ
Alexander L. Huhmann - Woodbridge NJ
Albert J. Wallace - Colonia NJ
Assignee:
Public Services Electric & Gas Corporation - Newark NJ
International Classification:
B01J 800
Abstract:
A process for reducing the level of nitrogen oxides (NO. sub. x) in a fossil fuel (e. g. coal) combustion flue gas has a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) treatment stage followed by a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) treatment stage. The level of NO. sub. x produced by a power plant, particularly a coal fired power plant, varies depending upon the plant load. A set predetermined non-zero amount of first nitrogenous treatment agent is constantly introduced for the SNCR stage during all periods of plant operation. Additional first nitrogenous treatment agent is introduced for the SNCR stage only during periods of relatively higher NO. sub. x production, such as during peak load periods. A second nitrogenous treatment agent is added for the SCR stage up to the maximum SCR NO. sub. x reducing capability of the SCR stage based upon the total amount of NO. sub.