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Graphic illustrates Flue Gas Desulfurization. Coal is burned and gives off sulfur dioxide gas. A "flue" mix of lime or limestone and water is sprayed into the sulfur dioxide gas in the scrubbers. Sul fur in the gas bonds with the flue mix and a solid forms for disposal.

Graphic by Stephen Greb

 

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