Experimental results on the effect of different amounts of toluene addition to H2S gas stream are presented. Three toluene concentrations of 0.5%, 1% and 5% in H2S are presented and compared with the baseline case of 100% H2S/air combustion. Temperature data showed that addition of toluene to H2S gas stream increases the flame temperature because of large heating value associated with toluene. Addition of toluene resulted in the production of H2, which increased with increase in the amounts of toluene addition. Furthermore, increased addition of toluene concentration increased the asymptotic value of hydrogen sulfide due to oxidation competition between the formed H2 and H2S. The results also showed that the presence of CO triggers the formation of COS with toluene addition due to reaction of CO with SO2. The results revealed that SO2 mole fraction increased to a maximum value then decayed with distance along the reactor. Addition of toluene increased the rate of SO2 decay. These results have direct impact on sulfur capture in Claus reactor performance for sulfur capture.
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ASME 2013 Power Conference
July 29–August 1, 2013
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Power Division
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978-0-7918-5605-5
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Effect of Toluene Addition on Hydrogen Sulfide Combustion Under Claus Condition
Salisu Ibrahim
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Salisu Ibrahim
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Ahmed S. AlShoaibi
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Ahmed S. AlShoaibi
The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Ashwani K. Gupta
Ashwani K. Gupta
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Salisu Ibrahim
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Ahmed S. AlShoaibi
The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ashwani K. Gupta
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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POWER2013-98101, V001T01A013; 11 pages
Published Online:
February 14, 2014
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Ibrahim, S, AlShoaibi, AS, & Gupta, AK. "Effect of Toluene Addition on Hydrogen Sulfide Combustion Under Claus Condition." Proceedings of the ASME 2013 Power Conference. Volume 1: Fuels and Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions; Steam Generators; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems; Turbines, Generators and Auxiliaries; Plant Operations and Maintenance. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. July 29–August 1, 2013. V001T01A013. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98101
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