At present, the technology of NOx control in cement
kiln mainly includes low NOx burner, staged combustion, non-selective catalytic
reduction (SNCR), selective catalytic reduction (SCR), etc. The low NOx burner
has been widely used in China, but its effect is greatly influenced by the kiln
condition. Generally, the emission of NOx cannot achieve the desired effect, or
the effect is not obvious. SCR has the advantage of high denitrification
efficiency and is widely used in power plant boiler denitrification. However,
due to the special requirements of SCR operating temperature window (300 ~ 400
℃), the denitrification technology is rarely used in cement plants at home and
abroad. The main reasons are as follows: (1) The flue gas coming out of C1 is
typically used for generating power from its waste heat, the flue gas
temperature of waste heat generating system can't satisfy the requirement of
SCR temperature. (2) there is basically no space for SCR catalyst frame to be
arranged around the kiln inlet. (3) the high concentration of dust and its
harmful elements in the flue gas of C1 can easily cause the catalyst to be
damaged and failed. (4) The disposable investment is large. The resistance of
flue gas through catalyst increases resistance of kiln system. (5) the catalyst
needs to be replaced every three years, and the operation cost is high. SNCR
has been applied in European cement industry for more than 20 years with good
effect. The comparison of technical performance parameters and economic
indicators of staged combustion and SNCR denitrification technology in Sinoma
is shown in table 1. You can choose different NOx control technology or combine
the two NOx control technology according to raw material, fuel, equipment and
different emission requirements in cement plant.
Table 1 the comparison of NOx control technology
Technique |
Removal rate |
NOx emission level(mg/Nm3,NO2,10%O2) |
Technique features |
— |
— |
900 |
— |
Staged combustion |
20%~40% |
540~720 |
Low nitrogen removal efficiency but low operating cost |
SNCR |
40%~60% |
360~540 |
High nitrogen removal efficiency but high running cost |
Staged combustion +SNCR |
60%~80% |
180~360 |
High nitrogen removal efficiency and low running cost |
Note: before nitrogen removal, the NOx emission value of 900mg/Nm3(with NO2 and 10% O2) is the general level of cement kilns.
Technique
Source
The research achievements of the "cement kiln reducing
NOx technology and equipment development project" funded by the state and
provincial ministries, and the scientific research achievements and patented
technology of Sinoma International for more than ten years.
Technique
characteristic
The denitrification integration technology of staged
combustion and SNCR at kiln inlet , denitrification efficiency was 60%~80%,
NOx<300mg/Nm3;The operation cost can be effectively controlled, it can both
take the advantage of low operating cost of staged combustion and the
advantaged of high nitrogen removal efficiency of SNCR.
Technique
principle
Staged combustion——In the reduction atmosphere, NOx is
reduced to N2 by the generated CO, CHi, H2, HCN, NH3,
Char and so on. Coal burning in hypoxic environment can also reduce the
conversion rate of N in the fuel (that is, reducing the amount of NOx produced
in the decomposition furnace).
Ammonia – spraying denitrification of SNCR——Ammonia
(mass concentration 20% ~ 25%) is directly sprayed into appropriate temperature
zone (900 ~ 980 ℃)in decomposing furnace by atomization injection system. Then,
spraying ammonia and NOx (NO, NO2, etc) occur selective non-catalytic reduction
reaction. NOx were converted to non-polluting N2. If the reaction temperature is
too low ,the reaction efficiency will decrease; If the reaction temperature is
too high, ammonia will be oxidized directly to N2 and NO.
Sinoma denitrification integration demonstration
① With fuel-staged combustion technology and selective non-catalytic reduction technology of low NOx decomposition furnace, it can realize the continuous control of nitrogen oxide emissions from 200 to 500 mg/m3 according to different denitrification cost, and meet the persistent adaptation requirements of environmental standards at different stages.
② With fuel-staged combustion technology of low NOx decomposition furnace, it can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions at 30% ~ 40%, no matter using anthracite or bituminous coal, without any increase in the cement kiln operation cost, and influence of normal production of cement kiln.
③ With Ammonia – spraying selective non-catalytic reduction technology, it can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions at 50% ~ 60%. Ammonia escape concentration is 3~5 mg/m3 at large.
④ With fuel-staged combustion technology and selective non-catalytic reduction technology, it can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions at 60% ~ 80%. Ammonia escape concentration is 1~3 mg/m3 at large.
Achievements
appraisal
Engineering
service for denitrification technology of Sinoma
1.Field calibration (temperature, oxygen content, NOx
determination)
2. Analysis of the kiln inlet structure and searching
for suitable injection points.
3. Scheme resolution , searching for suitable
injection points and to control wind velocity with numerical simulation.
4. Design of system integration and equipment supply.
5. Civil construction and equipment installation.
6. Debugging optimization and technical consultation.
7. Operation personnel training of nitrogen removal
system.
8. Operation of nitrogen removal system and maintenance manual.