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Mercury emissions from flue gases in coal-fired power plants are a large source of atmospheric mercury in the United States, but no standard for determination of mercury adsorption currently exists. One promising method of controlling these emissions involves the injection of powdered activated carbon into the flue gas. A proposed new ASTM International standard would evaluate the performance of…
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Sulfur compounds are known for their smell, but odor isn’t the only issue sulfur compounds create, at least when found in various kinds of gas. Too much sulfur in gaseous fuels, such as natural gas, petroleum gases and biogases, can be corrosive to equipment, result in regulatory issues, and can inhibit or destroy catalysts used in gas processing and utilization equipment. However, sulfur gases…
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ASTM International Committee D03 on Gaseous Fuels has developed a new standard that will become a valuable reference for engineers designing equipment for the efficient generation, transport, storage, and delivery of hydrogen to vehicles and appliances. The standard, D 7265 , Specification for Hydrogen Thermophysical Property Tables, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee D03.08 on…