Investigation on the relationship between the fine particle emission and crystallization characteristics of gypsum during wet flue gas desulfurization process

The relationship between the fine particles emitted after desulfurization and gypsum crystals in the desulfurization slurry was investigated,and the crystallization characteristics varying with the operation parameters and compositions of the desulfurization slurry were discussed.The results showed that the fine particles generated during the desulfurization process were closely related to the crystal characteristics in the desulfurization slurry by comparison of their morphology and elements. With the higher proportion of fine crystals in the desulfurization slurry,the number concentration of fine particles after desulfurization was increased and their particle sizes were smaller,indicating that the optimization of gypsum crystallization was beneficial for the reduction of the fine particle emission. The lower p H value and an optimal temperature of the desulfurization slurry were beneficial to restrain the generation of fine crystals in the desulfurization slurry. In addition,the higher concentrations of the Fe3＋ions and the F- ions in the desulfurization slurry both promoted the generation of fine crystals with corresponding change of the morphology and the effect of the Fe3＋ ions was more obvious.With the application of the desulfurization synergist additive,it was beneficial for the inhibition of fine crystals while the thinner crystals were generated.

Emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from coking industries in China

This study set out to assess the characteristics of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon （PAH） emission from coking industries, with field samplings conducted at four typical coke plants. For each selected plant, stack flue gas samples were collected during processes that included charging coal into the ovens （CC）, pushing coke （PC） and the combustion of coke-oven gas （CG）. Sixteen individual PAHs on the US EPA priority list were analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry （GC/MS）. Results showed that the total PAH concentrations in the flue gas ranged from 45.776 to 414.874 μg/m3, with the highest emission level for CC （359.545μg/m3）, The concentration of PAH emitted from the CC process in CP1 （stamp charging） was lower than that from CP3 and CP4 （top charging）. Low-molecular-weight PAHs （i.e., two- to three-ring PAHs） were predominant contributors to the total PAH contents, and Nap, AcPy, Flu, PhA, and AnT were found to be the most abundant ones. Total BaPeq concentrations for CC （2.248 μg/m3） were higher than those for PC （ 1.838 μg/m3 ） and CG （1.082 μg/m3 ）, and DbA was an important contributor to carcinogenic risk as BaP in emissions from coking processes. Particulate PAH accounted for more than 20% of the total BaPeq concentrations, which were significantly higher than the corresponding contributions to the total PAH mass concentration （5%）. Both particulate and gaseous PAH should be taken into consideration when the potential toxicity risk of PAH pollution during coking processes is assessed. The mean total-PAH emission factors were 346.132 and 93.173μg/kg for CC and PC, respectively.

Target the neglected VOCs emission from iron and steel industry in China for air quality improvement

Recent years have witnessed significant improvement in China’s air quality.Strict environmental protection measures have led to significant decreases in sulfur dioxide(SO2),nitrogen oxides(NOx),and particulate matter(PM)emissions since 2013.But there is no denying that the air quality in 135 cities is inferior to reaching the Ambient Air Quality Standards(GB 3095–2012)in 2020.In terms of temporal,geographic,and historical aspects,we have analyzed the potential connections between China’s air quality and the iron and steel industry.The non-target volatile organic compounds(VOCs)emissions from iron and steel industry,especially from the iron ore sinter process,may be an underappreciated index imposing a negative effect on the surrounding areas of China.Therefore,we appeal the authorities to pay more attention on VOCs emission from the iron and steel industry and establish new environmental standards.And different iron steel flue gas pollutants will be eliminated concurrently with the promotion and application of new technology.