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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. processing technology
  4. desulfurization
  5. flue gas desulfurization

Preferred term

flue gas desulfurization

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A technology that employs a sorbent, usually lime or limestone, to remove sulfur dioxide from the gases produced by burning fossil fuels. Flue gas desulfurization is current state-of-the art technology for major SO2 emitters, like power plants.

    Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • flue gas desulfurisation

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/284695

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