Current Status of Flue GasDesulfurization in the United States

by Timothy C. Keener, Univ of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA,
Sumana U. Keener, Univ of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Environmental Engineering

Abstract:

Flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems have been in existence in the United States for only 17 years but they have made a tremendous impact in the operation of utility plants. At present, almost 60,000 megawatts (MW) of power are treated by FGD systems with estimates on future use hinging on any new acid rain legislation. The costs of those systems are high, but recent developments in dry scrubbing techniques may change the direction for FGD toward these more cost effective systems.

Subject Headings: Sulfur | Emissions | Benefit cost ratios | Air pollution | Acid rain | Utilities | Systems engineering | United States

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