Carbon dioxide absorption into mixed amines in a cross-flow rotating packed bed

Chia Chang Lin*, Yong Wen Chen

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Abstract

This study investigates the feasibility of applying a cross-flow rotating packed bed (RPB) to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) by mixed amine solutions from gaseous streams. The cross-flow RPB has an inner radius of 2.4 cm, an outer radius of 4.4 cm and an axial height of 12.0 cm. Wire mesh was used as packings. Rotor speeds ranged from 600 to 1800 rpm, providing 14-123 equivalent gravitational force. The removal efficiency of CO2 was determined at various values of operating parameters, including the rotor speed, gas flow rate, mixed amine flow rate, and absorbent type. Our experimental results demonstrated that the removal efficiency of CO2 increased with the rotor speed and mixed amine flow rate, however, decreased with the gas flow rate. Furthermore, CO2 removal efficiency using PZ/MEA was superior to those using MEA and AMP/MEA. Consequently, PZ/MEA could be used in a cross-flow RPB for the removal of CO2 from the gas stream with higher flow rate owing to its high efficiency and its low cost.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICheaP-9 - 9th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering
PublisherItalian Association of Chemical Engineering - AIDIC
Pages1687-1692
Number of pages6
Volume17
ISBN (Print)9788895608013
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event9th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering, ICheaP-9 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 10 05 200913 05 2009

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Chemical and Process Engineering, ICheaP-9
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period10/05/0913/05/09

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