Design Model for Selective Catalytic Reduction Process: Solution of Convective Diffusion and NOx Reaction
Publication: Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 124, Issue 12
Abstract
A simple model for the design of selective catalytic reduction (SCR) process is presented. The two-dimensional mass transfer equation shown in Bai and Chwu (1997) is simplified and the analytic solution is obtained. The analytic solution is verified by the solution of the numerical two-dimensional model as well as published experimental data. Then it is applied for the design of the SCR reactor. Effects of operating temperature, inlet molar ratio of NH3/NO, channel pitch, and gas flow rate on the SCR reactor volume are evaluated based on a designed NO removal efficiency. The NH3 slip problem of a given inlet ratio of NH3/NO also is discussed. It is shown that the injection ratio of NH3/NO must be slightly higher than the desired NO removal efficiency so that the reactor volume can be reduced and the problem of NH3 slip is not a major concern.
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Journal of Environmental Engineering
Volume 124 • Issue 12 • December 1998
Pages: 1220 - 1226
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Copyright © 1998 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Dec 1, 1998
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