Method and apparatus for the enhanced removal of aerosols and vapor phase contaminants from a gas stream

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8241398
APP PUB NO 20100202945A1
SERIAL NO

12765281

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The invention provides methods and apparatuses for removing aerosols and, in some cases, vapor phase contaminants, such as mercury, from a gas stream. One method is directed to the removal of additional aerosols from a gas stream from which aerosols have previously been removed by using a screen in combination with a primary aerosol collection device. Another method is directed to the removal of both aerosols and vapor phase contaminants by using a sorbent in combination with a screen. Another method is directed to the removal of vapor phase contaminants by using a catalyst to convert the contaminant to a form that is more easily removed from the gas stream and optionally injecting a chemical to increase the rate of conversion. The invention also provides various apparatuses for use in performing the various methods of the invention.

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ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INCNORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA

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Berry, Mark Simpson West Birmingham, US 4 119
Chang, Ramsay Mountain View, US 33 1437

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