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Buring H2S from a gas stream of 95% CO2 and 5% H2S?

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KevinNZ

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Jun 12, 2003
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Would it be possible to burn H2S from a gas stream of 95% CO2 and 5% H2S?

 
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The LEL for H2S in air is stated to be 4.5% v/v. In a CO2 rich atmosphere, the LEL would be higher, since CO2 has a much higher specific heat than air.
Given the autoignition temp for H2S is 232degC, think you can manually calculate if combustion will self sustain at this 5% v/v concentration. Compute the adiabatic flue gas temp for stoichiometric combustion and see if it gets beyond 232degC.
 
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