Publication Date:
2012-02-28
Description:
The degree of CO 2 absorption by monoethanolamine (MEA) using metal structured packing material, ININ18, was studied. The aqueous solution contained 30 wt-% MEA in countercurrent with CO 2 flue gas. The capture process was carried out in an absorption column with dimensions 4.0 m in height and 0.3 m in diameter. The mass transfer coefficient and height of mass transfer were evaluated. Results show a volumetric mass transfer coefficient of 3.76 s –1 , a height of mass transfer equivalent unit of 0.317 m, and an absorption efficiency of 90 % from flue gas. The objective is to study CO 2 absorption from hydrocarbon combustion with an experimental absorption column, using a metal structured packing material named ININ18. The system studied was monoethanolamine (MEA) at 30 wt-% in the aqueous solution, countercurrent with CO 2 flue gas. Results indicate an absorption efficiency of 90 %.
Print ISSN:
0930-7516
Electronic ISSN:
1521-4125
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
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