Research on the denitration mechanism of fly ash catalysts modified by low-temperature plasma technology

There are three different fly ashes mixed with bentonite respectively as raw material to preparation of denitration catalyst. Then the catalyst combined with the low temperature plasma for denitration. The different mixing ratio, drying temperature and drying time of catalyst preparation were studied. The denitration mechanism of fly ash catalyst modified with different gases (O2, N2, Ar, and hydrocarbon gas) by low-temperature plasma technology was studied. The compositions of fly ash were detected by element analysis, ICP analysis, Boehm analysis, and Infrared spectral analysis which affected the denitration performance of fly ash catalyst. And we discussed the effect of denitration performance with different types of fly ash and plasma power. The results shown that: fly ash mixed with bentonite for 2:1, drying temperature is 100°C and drying time is 30 min are the optimal preparation conditions; The denitration performance is best of the catalyst which produced by circulating fluidized bed when the plasma power is 30 W. And Oxygen can be used as the modification gas for preparing the fly-ash catalyst. There are more basic functional groups on the surface of fly ash catalyst modified with oxygen atmosphere and the N=O plays a main role.