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Abstract
A scrubbing process for flue gas desulfurization, based upon naturally occurring carbonate rocks, has been developed from laboratory to pilot plant scale. Calcitic limestones are better sulfur dioxide absorbents than dolomitic ones when used in the slurry form. The process was tested on a 200-cfm pilot plant on a coal-fired boiler. Various types of scrubbing equipment were evaluated. Up to 80 per cent sulfur dioxide removal was feasible. The consumption of limestone ranged between 20 and 30 per cent more than the stoichiometric requirements.