CO2 capture using monoethanolamine (MEA) aqueous solution: Modeling and optimization of the solvent regeneration and CO2 desorption process

Patricia Mores, Nicolás Scenna and Sergio Mussati

Energy, 2012, vol. 45, issue 1, 1042-1058

Abstract: This paper deals with the simultaneously optimization of operating conditions (pressures, temperatures and flow-rates) and dimensions (diameter and height) of the amine regeneration unit in the post-combustion CO2 capture process. The proposed model takes into account the effect of kinetic reactions on the mass transfer, the hydraulics of the random packing and the pressure drop along the column. In addition, profiles of temperature, composition and flow-rate along the height of the regenerator are also predicted.

Keywords: CO2 desorption; Simultaneous optimization; Mathematical programming; Amine regeneration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.06.038

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