scholarly journals Investigation of Using Sulfur-Containing Gases in Low-Temperature Fuel Cell at Sulfuric Acid Production Site

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Duysebaev ◽  
A. Abramov ◽  
S. Berstenev ◽  
N. Ryspanov ◽  
A.Y. Sokolov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Sulfide ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Sulfur Dioxide ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Acid Production ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Sulfuric Acid Production ◽  
Sulfur Containing

<p>The possibility and effectiveness of using sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide as the fuel in low-temperature fuel cells at the sulfuric acid production site has been investigated. A fuel cell has been designed and constructed using palladium as a catalyst, which enables conversion of the energy of oxidation of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide to the electric energy. The experimental data showed that the use of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide as a fuel allows achieving the power of 1.0 and 0.5 mW, respectively. The <br />comparative studies with the use of hydrogen in the same fuel cell resulted in the power of about 2.0 mW, i.e. the use of hydrogen sulfide delivers a performance comparable with that of the hydrogen. The processes of oxidizing of the sulfur containing gases are used in our company in production of sulfuric acid. Oxidation <br />of these gases conducted using the conventional technological processes. The use of these processes to produce energy as a byproduct could be an attractive way to reduce the energy consumption of the whole process. Considering the relatively high power obtained in this work for the sulfur containing gases fed fuel <br />cells, the substitution of conventional oxidation of sulfur containing gases in this technological chain by the fuel cell oxidation, and by-producing the electric energy, could be very profitable for the energy efficiency enhancement of the main production process. In the future work, the design and development of fuel cell catalysts and membranes to enhance the performances of sulfur containing fuel cells will be significant</p>

scholarly journals Research progress of low-temperature heat recovery technology in sulfuric acid production

2020 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 01001
Author(s):  
Jianfang Zong ◽  
Liang Sun ◽  
Huiting Guo ◽  
Fei Fang
Keyword(s):  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Acid Production ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Absorption Process ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Sulfuric Acid Production ◽  
Temperature Heat

Low-temperature waste heat refers to the sum of the heat degraded and transferred to the dry absorption process after the high- and medium-temperature heat is recovered in the conversion process in the conventional sulfuric acid production plant, as well as the sulfuric acid formation heat, steam condensation heat and sulfuric acid dilution heat generated in the dry absorption process. It is of great practical significance to rationally develop and utilize the low-temperature waste heat. This paper introduces the development of traditional waste heat recovery technology and low-temperature heat recovery technology for sulfur-based sulfuric acid production. It also expounds the principle, process technology and main equipment of developing low-temperature heat recovery technology for sulfuric acid production plants at home and abroad, and summarizes the low-temperature heat recovery technology for sulfuric acid production plants.

Current progress and performance improvement of Pt/C catalysts for fuel cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (46) ◽  
pp. 24284-24306
Author(s):  
Xuefeng Ren ◽  
Yiran Wang ◽  
Anmin Liu ◽  
Zhihong Zhang ◽  
Qianyuan Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Carnot Cycle ◽  
High Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
And Performance

Fuel cell is an electrochemical device, which can directly convert the chemical energy of fuel into electric energy, without heat process, not limited by Carnot cycle, high energy conversion efficiency, no noise and pollution.

scholarly journals Performance of Sulfide-Driven Fuel Cell Aerated by Venturi Tube Ejector

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 694
Author(s):  
Venko N. Beschkov ◽  
Elena N. Razkazova-Velkova ◽  
Martin S. Martinov ◽  
Stefan M. Stefanov
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Sulfide ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Gas Diffusion ◽  
Venturi Tube ◽  
Polluted Water ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
High Hydrogen ◽  
Mass Transfer Limitation ◽  
Pure Graphite

Hydrogen sulfide is frequently met in natural waters, like mineral springs, but mostly it is found in marine water with low renewal rate. The Black Sea has extremely high hydrogen sulfide content. It can be utilized in different ways, but the most promising one is direct conversion into electricity. This result can be attained by a sulfide-driven fuel cell (SDFC), converting sulfide to sulfate thus releasing electric energy up to 24 GJ/t. One of the most important problems is the mass transfer limitation on oxygen transfer in the cathode space of the fuel cell. This problem can be solved using a gas diffusion electrode or highly efficient saturation by oxygen in an ejector of the Venturi tube type. This work presents experimental data in laboratory-scale SDFC for sulfide conversion into sulfate, sulfite and polysulfide releasing different amounts of electric energy. Two types of aeration are tested: direct air blow and Venturi-tube ejector. Besides pure graphite, two catalysts, i.e., cobalt spinel and zirconia-doped graphite were tested as anodes. Experiments were carried out at initial sulfide concentrations from 50 to 300 mg/L. Sulfate, sulfite and thiosulfate ions were detected in the outlet solutions from the fuel cell. The electrochemical results show good agreement with the chemical analyses. Most of the results show attained high efficiencies of the fuel cell, i.e. up to 80%. The practical applications of this method can be extended for other purposes, like treatment of polluted water together with utilization as energy.

Pilot-Scale Bioleaching of Metals from Pyritic Ashes

2017 ◽  
Vol 262 ◽  
pp. 147-150
Author(s):  
Elina A. Vuorenmaa ◽  
Jarno Mäkinen ◽  
Tero Korhonen ◽  
Raisa Neitola ◽  
Anna H. Kaksonen
Keyword(s):  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Acid Production ◽  
Pilot Scale ◽  
Solution Ph ◽  
Mineral Salts ◽  
Sulfuric Acid Production ◽  
Stirred Tank Reactors ◽  
Working Volume ◽  
Guideline Values ◽  
The Government

Solid waste from sulfuric acid production may contain relatively high levels of metals such as Fe, Zn, Co, Cu and As that are harmful if inappropriately disposed of in the environment, but may be a valuable resource if metals can be recovered. The objective of this research was to investigate the pilot-scale acid bioleaching of metals from pyritic ashes, originating from the roasting of pyrite ores for sulfuric acid production and consisting mainly of hematite. Bioleaching was carried out at 25 °C in pilot-scale continuously stirred tank reactors (CSTR), with 50 L working volume in mineral salts medium supplemented with trace elements, 1 % (w/v) elemental sulfur and with pyritic ash pulp densities 10 % and 20 %. The reactors were inoculated with a mixed culture of iron- and sulfur-oxidising acidophiles containing Acidithiobacillus (At.) ferrooxidans, At. thiooxidans/albertensis, At. caldus, Leptospirillum ferrooxidans, Sulfobacillus (Sb.) thermosulfidooxidans, Sb. thermotolerans and some members of Alicyclobacillus genus. Metal leaching yields from pyritic ashes in the CSTR after 32 days were 54.6-56.7 % Cu, 41.7-43.2 % Zn, 1.7-1.8 % Co, 3.0-5.4 % As and 0.3-0.5 % Fe. Solution pH decreased during the experiment from 2.9 to 1.9-2.2. Elemental analysis using X-ray fluorescence showed that the contents of metals, except for As, in the leach residue were below the higher guideline values given in the Government decree on the assessment of the soil contamination and remediation needs by the Ministry of the Environment, Finland. Bioleaching facilitated the extraction of metals from pyritic ashes and the mitigation of environmental risks related to the residue disposal for other metals except for As.

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