The Reduction of NOx Using Pulsed Electron Beams

Abstract

Experimental and computational work conducted at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to reduce NOx pollutants in a surrogate flue gas (SFG) is described. The SFG is a simulant for exhaust flue gas from a coal combustion power plant. The technology utilizes a pulsed electron beam to decompose NO and NO2. The pulsed electron beam is generated using the NRL Electra Facility. The extent of decomposition as a function of electron beam energy is studied. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and UV-visible spectroscopy are utilized to identify species and the extent of decomposition after the electron beam bombardment. Spectroscopic results are presented. Thermochemical calculations for possible reactions as a function of temperature are included. This report documents work completed by the NRL Chemistry Division in a collaborative effort with the NRL Plasma Physics Division.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 30, 2015
Accession Number
ADA627214

Entities

People

  • Brian T. Fisher
  • Harold D. Ladouceur
  • Jeffrey C. Owrutsky
  • Matthew F Wolford

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Decomposition
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Electron Beams
  • Flue Gases
  • Free Energy
  • Gas Cells
  • Liquids
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Nitric Acid
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Oxygen
  • Spectroscopy
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics