Natural Iron Ore Quartz Chlorine Adsorption Material

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Problem

Current dechlorinating agents for waste incineration have limitations such as high cost, low reutilization rate, and restricted application to specific temperature ranges, with limited specific surface area and pore volume, making them inefficient and costly for effective HCl removal.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the preparation of a chlorine adsorption material by mixing natural iron ores and quartz stones, followed by ultrasonic impregnation with CaO, creating a SiO2—Fe2O3 carrier with enhanced porosity and surface area, allowing for efficient HCl adsorption and reuse.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If natural iron ores and quartz stones are mixed and modified with CaO through ultrasonic impregnation, then the specific surface area and porosity are enhanced, but the preparation process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespecific surface areaVSAvoidpreparation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes porous natural iron ores and quartz stones as the base material structure. The porous nature of these materials provides inherent high surface area, which is further enhanced by the ultrasonic impregnation process that creates additional porosity and surface area for HCl adsorption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

CaO acts as an intermediary substance in the ultrasonic impregnation process. It is impregnated into the porous structure of the iron ore-quartz mixture, serving as the active component that reacts with HCl while the porous carrier material provides the surface area and structural support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If the specific surface area of the dechlorinating agent is increased, then the dechlorination activity and chlorine capacity are improved, but the strength of the dechlorinating agent may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedechlorination activityVSAvoidstrength of dechlorinating agent
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a composite material system combining natural iron ores, quartz stones, and CaO. The iron ore and quartz provide structural strength and stability, while CaO provides the active dechlorination function. This composite structure allows high surface area and activity without sacrificing mechanical strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The CaO is selectively impregnated into the porous regions of the iron ore-quartz composite, concentrating the active dechlorination components in specific high-surface-area regions while the bulk material maintains its structural integrity and strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Object-generated harmful factors

If existing dechlorinating agents are used, then HCl removal is achieved, but the cost is high and reutilization rate is low

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveHCl removal efficiencyVSAvoidreutilization rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs inexpensive natural materials (iron ores and quartz stones) as the base carrier, replacing expensive synthetic adsorbents. While the material may have limited reutilization cycles, the low cost of the raw materials makes the overall process cost-effective.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The natural iron ore and quartz stone materials are used in their naturally occurring forms with minimal processing required. The ultrasonic impregnation with CaO is a simple enhancement that leverages the inherent properties of the natural materials rather than requiring extensive synthetic processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The resulting chlorine adsorption material demonstrates high adsorption efficiency and capacity for chlorine-based substances at various temperatures, meeting regulatory standards for HCl removal and offering a cost-effective, reusable solution for waste incineration.

Implementation Method 1

adding CaO to a mixed system to modify the natural iron ores and the quartz stones through ultrasonic impregnation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltrasonic impregnation: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

The resulting chlorine adsorption material demonstrates high adsorption efficiency and capacity for chlorine-based substances

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdsorption: Adsorption

Data Source

PatentUS11896955B2Method for preparing chlorine adsorption material for use in waste incineration and application of chlorine adsorption material
Publication Date: 2024.02.13 FUJIAN BOYI ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECH

AI summary

The invention discloses a method for preparing a chlorine adsorption material for use in waste incineration and application of the chlorine adsorption material. The chlorine adsorption material adsorptive for chlorine-based substances during the waste incineration is prepared by mixing raw materials which include natural iron ores and quartz stones, and modifying the iron ores and the quartz stones with CaO through an ultrasonic impregnation method. The prepared chlorine adsorption material has a large pore size, a high porosity and a stable structure, and shows higher adsorption efficiency and adsorption capacity for the chlorine-based substances during the waste incineration. The use of the low-cost natural iron ores and quartz stones can reduce the cost in processing the chlorine-based substances, make great use of resources and facilitate environment protection.