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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > technology > processing technology > desulfurization > flue gas desulfurization
Preferred Term:

flue gas desulfurization

Definition:
A technology that employs a sorbent, usually lime or limestone, to remove sulfur dioxide from the gases produced by burning fossil fuels. Flue gas desulfurization is current state-of-the art technology for major SO2 emitters, like power plants.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
desulfurization
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • flue gas desulfurisation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/284695
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