Operation of an SCR denitrification system (selective catalytic reduction)
Selective catalytic reduction removes nitrogen oxides (NO) from flue gases with the aid of a catalyst and injection of aqueous ammonia. NO is converted into water and nitrogen at 200 to 400 °C. At the catalyst inlet, the NO concentration can be measured in order to regulate the quantity of ammonia. At the catalyst outlet, NO and NH3 are measured. The NH3 concentration, in connection with the NO concentration, determines the efficiency of the denitrification process. The GM700 continuously measures what is called "NH3 slip" in-situ. In the case of emissions measurement at the stack, NOx and NH3 are recorded to check for compliance with legal thresholds.