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Analysis of emission reduction strategies for power boilers in the US pulp and paper industry

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Pages 27-37 | Published online: 04 Aug 2017

Figures & data

Figure 1 Fuels used by boilers in pulp and paper sector, by heat input.

Note: Data from National Council for Air and Stream Improvement. Pulp and Paper Mill Emissions of SO2, NOX, and Particulate Matter in 2010. Special Report No. 12-03, June 2012.16
Figure 1 Fuels used by boilers in pulp and paper sector, by heat input.

Table 1 Relative nitrogen and sulfur content of fuels

Figure 2 Systematic modeling diagram of boilers and other emission sources in a pulp and paper mill.

Note: Data from Universal Industrial Sectors Integrated Solutions Model (Universal ISIS-PNP) for the Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Industry.Citation14
Figure 2 Systematic modeling diagram of boilers and other emission sources in a pulp and paper mill.

Figure 3 The effect of 50% coal use reduction on emissions of NOX, SO2, PM, and GHG emissions.

Abbreviations: GHG, greenhouse gas; NOX, nitrogen oxides; PM, particulate matter; SO2, sulfur dioxide; SOX, sulfur oxides.
Figure 3 The effect of 50% coal use reduction on emissions of NOX, SO2, PM, and GHG emissions.

Figure 4 The effect of SCR technology on reduction in emissions of NOX, SO2, and CO2.

Abbreviations: CO2, carbon dioxide; NOX, nitrogen oxides; PM, particulate matter; SCR, selective catalytic reduction; SO2, sulfur dioxide; SOX, sulfur oxides; yr, year.
Figure 4 The effect of SCR technology on reduction in emissions of NOX, SO2, and CO2.

Figure 5 The emission reduction of NOX and CO2 as an effect of LNB to ULNB upgrade.

Abbreviations: CO2, carbon dioxide; LNB, low-NOX burner; NOX, nitrogen oxides; SOX, sulfur oxides; ULNB, ultralow NOX burner.
Figure 5 The emission reduction of NOX and CO2 as an effect of LNB to ULNB upgrade.