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  • Environmental Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Science

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  • Increasing environmental pollution necessitates advanced emission control for biomass power plants.
  • Ultralow emission standards require effective sulfur dioxide (SO2) control strategies.
  • Biomass ash's alkalinity offers potential for flue gas desulfurization (FGD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the SO2 absorption characteristics of different biomass ashes in simulated flue gas.
  • To evaluate the influence of operational parameters on SO2 removal efficiency.
  • To identify the key components in biomass ash responsible for SO2 absorption.

Main Methods:

  • Fixed bed experiments were conducted using four types of biomass ashes (wheat straw, cotton stalk, poplar bark, corncob).
  • Simulated flue gas was used to assess SO2 absorption capabilities.
  • Chemical composition analysis of biomass ashes was performed.

Main Results:

  • SO2 absorption was enhanced by the addition of water, increased water vapor content, and lower temperatures.
  • Corncob ash exhibited the highest SO2 removal efficiency due to abundant potassium oxides.
  • Wheat straw ash showed the lowest SO2 removal efficiency, attributed to low potassium and calcium content.
  • Desulfurization products primarily consisted of potassium and calcium sulfates.

Conclusions:

  • Biomass ash, particularly corncob ash, is a viable sorbent for flue gas desulfurization.
  • The presence of alkali substances like potassium and calcium oxides/carbonates is critical for effective SO2 absorption.
  • Optimizing conditions such as moisture and temperature can improve the efficiency of biomass ash-based SO2 removal.