Mercury Removal

Removing Mercury (Hg) for flue gas is crucial for environmental sustainability, human health protection and economic efficiency.

There are several factors that make it imperative to remove Mercury from flue gas

• Mercury is highly toxic and can accumulate in water bodies, leading to contamination of ecosystems. It can bioaccumulate in fish, posing serious health risks to wildlife and humans through the food chain.

• Mercury exposure, especially through inhalation or consumption of contaminated food, can lead to severe health issues, including neurological damage, developmental defects, and kidney damage. Reducing mercury emissions helps protect public health.

• Many countries have strict regulations on mercury emissions, particularly from power plants and industrial processes. Removing mercury from flue gas ensures compliance with environmental laws and avoids fines or penalties.

• Mercury can corrode and damage plant equipment, such as turbines and heat exchangers, when it condenses in cold areas of the system. Removal reduces maintenance costs and extends equipment life.

• Mercury released into the atmosphere can travel long distances and contribute to global pollution. By controlling emissions at the source, industries can help mitigate mercury’s contribution to global contamination.

Activated Carbon Technologies supply powdered carbon for mercury capture in Flue gas incineration applications plus extruded pellets for gas phase capture through fixed bed reactors.

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