Modelling of high pressure CO2 absorption using PZ+AMP blended solution in a packed absorption column

•Validation of a rate-based steady-state model for CO2 absorption from natural gas.•At high CO2 concentration and high pressure conditions.•Introduce a correction factor for Kgae at high CO2 partial pressure conditions. A rate-based steady-state model for CO2 absorption into a PZ+AMP blended solutio...

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Published in:Separation and purification technology 2016-06, Vol.165, p.179-189
Main Authors: Hairul, N.A.H., Shariff, A.M., Tay, W.H., Mortel, A.M.A.v.d., Lau, K.K., Tan, L.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
Amine solvent
Blended
Carbon dioxide
CO2 capture
Column packings
Computer simulation
High CO2 partial pressure
Mass transfer
Mathematical models
Partial pressure
Simulation
Structured packing
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Summary:•Validation of a rate-based steady-state model for CO2 absorption from natural gas.•At high CO2 concentration and high pressure conditions.•Introduce a correction factor for Kgae at high CO2 partial pressure conditions. A rate-based steady-state model for CO2 absorption into a PZ+AMP blended solution is presented by taking into account the column hydraulics, mass transfer resistances and chemical reactions. The simulation results were compared with the experimental results of CO2 absorption by a PZ+AMP blended solution in a packed absorption column at low and high CO2 partial pressure conditions. The model predicts CO2 concentration, amine concentration, the chemical enhancement factor, and liquid temperature profiles along the column. The model was in good agreement to predict the CO2 concentration profiles along the column at low CO2 partial pressure. However, it was found that the model needs to be corrected by introducing a correction factor for overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient (Kgae) for the simulation of CO2 concentration profiles along the column at high CO2 partial pressure conditions in the range of 404–1616kPa.
ISSN:1383-5866
1873-3794
DOI:10.1016/j.seppur.2016.04.002