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Flue Gas Desulphurization |
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The oil sands industry requires quicklime for the removal of sulphur dioxide (SO2) from process and boiler stacks, the equipment is referred to as Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units |
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Calcine Testing |
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Lime Industry Information from the United States Geological Survey |
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Lime Industry Information from Natural Resources Canada |
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Quicklime Application for Flue Gas Desulphurization |
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Quicklime is used extensively for removal of sulphur dioxide (SO2) from flue gases at large industrial or power generating plants. Currently quicklime is being evaluated to reduce SO2 emissions produced by upgrading bitumen at oil sand facilities. |
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