摘要 |
<p>A method for reactivating for purposes of the reuse thereof sorbent containing unreacted CaO that is embodied in spent ash, which is generated as a consequence of the combustion in a fossil fuel-fired combustor (14) of fossil fuel in the presence of sorbent containing Ca. The sorbent containing unreacted CaO is subjected to steam having a predetermined temperature and a predetermined partial pressure operative to effect the conversion of the unreacted CaO to Ca(OH)2 whereby a fracturing of the sorbent occurs such that the Ca(OH)2 becomes exposed. Thereafter, the sorbent now containing Ca(OH)2 is reinjected into the fossil fuel-fired combustor (14) at a temperature within the fossil fuel-fired combustor (14) operative to effect the reconversion of the Ca(OH)2 to CaO.</p> |