Abstract:
An electric generating power plant and a method of operation thereof wherein the boiler (1) produces steam to a turbine driven-generator (2), carbon dioxide from combustion exhaust gas emitted from the boiler is simultaneously absorbed in an absorbing solution in an absorber (7), the absorbing solution with the absorbed carbon dioxide is passed through a regenerator (10) where the carbon dioxide is stripped from the absorbing solution, the regenerated absorbing solution is returned to the absorber (7), and steam from either the boiler (1) or turbine of the turbine-driven generator (2) is supplied to a reboiler (13) to provide heat for operation of the regenerator (10). During periods of high demand for electric power steam extraction from the boiler or turbine is discontinued, operation of the regenerator (10) is discontinued and the absorbing solution from the absorber (7) is stored in a first storage unit (15). During periods of low power demand steam is supplied to the reboiler (13) from the boiler (1) or turbine and absorbing solution from the first storage unit (15) is fed to the regenerator (10) for operation thereof, and absorbing solution stripped of carbon dioxide from the regenerator (10) is stored in a second storage unit (16). Absorbing solution from the second storage unit (16) is fed to the absorber (7) during periods of high power demand.
Abstract:
A method for removing carbon dioxide from a combustion exhaust gas under atmospheric pressure by the use of a mixed solution of a specific amine compound X having an alcoholic hydroxyl group and a primary amino group which is bonded to a tertiary carbon atom having two unsubstituted alkyl groups and another amine compound Y being a diaminotoluene (DAT) selected from the group consisting of 2,3-DAT, 2,4-DAT, 2,5-DAT, 2,6-DAT, 3,4-DAT and 3,5-DAT.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the process for removing CO.sub.2 from CO.sub.2 -containing gas such as combustion gas. For example, it is the process for removing CO.sub.2 from combustion gas through the contact of the gas at the atmospheric pressure with an aqueous solution of an amine represented by the general formula R.sup.1 NHC(CH.sub.3).sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH in which R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, or an aqueous solution containing both an amine represented by the general formula R.sub.2 CHR.sub.3 NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH in which R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or methyl group and a piperazine compound selected from the group consisting of piperazine, 2-methylpiperazine, 2,3-dimethylpiperazine, and 2,5-dimethylpiperazine, or an mixed aqueous amine solution containing a secondary amine and a tertiary amine at concentrations of 10-45% by weight each, or an aqueous solution of a piperazine derivative.
Abstract:
An automatic tube circumference scanning apparatus automatically performs inspections, repairs and other operation on a group of tubes arrayed in a narrow space and extending in horizontal directions. The apparatus includes an upper support/traverse section mounted on an upper tube in the group of tubes so as to be able to travel along a tube axis and to stop and grip the upper tube, a lower support/traverse section mounted on a lower tube so as to be able to travel, stop and grip the lower tube, a flexible rail extending vertically between the upper and lower support/traverse sections and fixed thereto, and a probe scanning section mounted on the flexible rail so as to be able to move up and down and which grips any arbitrary tube between the aforementioned upper and lower tubes for making a probe scan around such tube.
Abstract:
There are disclosed a method for removing CO.sub.2 from a combustion exhaust gas which comprises the step of bringing the combustion exhaust gas under atmospheric pressure into contact with an aqueous solution of a hindered amine selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-methylaminoethanol, 2-ethylaminoethanol and 2-piperidineethanol; and another method for removing carbon dioxide from a combustion exhaust gas which comprises the step of bringing the combustion exhaust gas under atmospheric pressure into contact with a mixed aqueous solution of 100 parts by weight of an amine compound (X) selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, t-butyldiethanolamine and 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol; and 1-25 parts by weight of an amine compound (Y) selected from the group consisting of piperazine, piperidine, morpholine, glycine, 2-methylaminoethanol, 2-piperidineethanol and 2-ethylaminoethanol.
Abstract:
This invention relates to methods for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from various gases containing hydrogen sulfide. In order to remove hydrogen sulfide, an aqueous solution containing a di(lower alkyl)amino-(lower alkanol) or triethylenediamine is used. In order to remove hydrogen sulfide selectively from gases containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, an aqueous solution containing tert-butyldiethanolamine, triisopropanolamine, triethylenediamine or 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol is used. In order to remove both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from gases containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, an aqueous solution containing a mono(lower alkyl)amino-(lower alkanol) is used.
Abstract:
This invention provides a method for the removal of CO.sub.2 present in combustion exhaust gas which comprises bringing combustion exhaust gas at atmospheric pressure into contact with a mixed aqueous solution containing 100 parts by weight of an amino acid metal salt (X), 1 to 25 parts by weight of piperazine (Y), and optionally a copper compound in such an amount as to give a divalent copper ion concentration of 10 to 1,000 ppm based on the mixed aqueous solution, the amino acid metal salt being of the general formula CH.sub.3 NR.sup.1 CHR.sup.2 COOM (1) wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl groups, provided that R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group when R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom when R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group, and M represents an alkali metal. Potassium dimethylaminoacetate is a preferred amino acid metal salt (X).
Abstract:
A process for removing both CO.sub.2 and NO.sub.x from combustion gases consists, first, in cooling a combustion gas to 50 to 100.degree. C. and adding ozone to oxidize NO in the combustion gas to NO.sub.2. Then in a CO.sub.2 removal step, the gas is brought into contact with an aqueous solution of an alcoholic hydroxyl-containing secondary- or tertiary-amine to remove NO.sub.2 together with CO.sub.2 from the gas.
Abstract:
A process for removing carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) from a combustion exhaust gas of a boiler (1) which generates steam for driving high (3), intermediate (7), and low (8) pressure turbines. The process comprises the steps of removing CO.sub.2 in the combustion exhaust gas by absorption with a CO.sub.2 -absorbing liquid (19), liquefying the removed CO.sub.2 (28) by compression (42) and cooling (48), storing (52) the CO.sub.2, and regenerating the CO.sub.2 -absorbing liquid by a CO.sub.2 -absorbing liquid regeneration column (24) equipped with a reboiler (30). In the process, a part (40) of steam discharged from the high pressure turbine (3) is used to drive turbines (41, 43) for compressors (42, 44) that compress the CO.sub.2, and a refrigerant for cooling the CO.sub.2, and steam (45) discharged from the compressor turbines is supplied as a heating source to the reboiler (30) for the regeneration of the CO.sub.2 -absorbing liquid. A decrease in the overall power plant efficiency due to the removal of carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas can be reduced.
Abstract:
An improved cleaning system for a horizontal type tube assembly which can achieve cleaning of the outer surfaces of the tubes in the tube assembly automatically by remote control without necessitating human labor of workers who are compelled to work in a narrow limited space, is disclosed. The improvements reside in that the cleaning system comprises a cleaning main body section including a cleaning jig for an outer surface of a tube, a screw and a motor in combination for reciprocating the cleaning jig in the axial direction of the tube, another motor for diverting the direction of the cleaning jig, and a support plate for supporting the aforementioned members; an upper traversing section including a winding drum, lifting wires and a winding motor in combination for raising and lowering the cleaning main body section to any arbitrary height, a traveling roller for moving in the axial direction of the tube, and a drive motor for driving the traveling roller; the cleaning main body section further including a sensor for detecting the tube during rising and lowering of the cleaning main body section, and an urging plate which is mounted to the cleaning main body section via an expansible and contractible cylinder. Preferably, the cleaning jig is provided with air hammers for striking the outer surface of the tube.