Experiments and simulations of carbon dioxide absorption process in packed columns of different sizes

CHEN Jian; TONG Chuan; PENG Yong; TANG Zhigang

doi:10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2015.24.013

PDF(1077 KB)

Journal of Tsinghua University(Science and Technology) ›› 2015, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (12) : 1348-1353. DOI: 10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2015.24.013

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Experiments and simulations of carbon dioxide absorption process in packed columns of different sizes

{{article.zuoZhe_EN}}

Author information +

History +

Abstract

The development of absorption processes for carbon capture needs studies of process scale-up and modeling CO₂ absorption was measured in 200 mm and 600 mm diameter packed columns. An effective mass transfer area correlation for structured packings was used to simulate the process with a rate-based method and different mass transfer models. The results show that the most suitable mass transfer model is the film resistance model with average relative errors in the CO₂ mole fraction of 1% and 3% in the two columns. Thus, this mass transfer model and mass transfer area correlation are valid for structured packings and CO₂ absorption in various size columns could be predicted by this simulation.

Key words

carbon dioxide / absorption / packed column / scale-up / process modeling

Cite this article

EndNote

Ris (Procite)

Bibtex

Download Citations

CHEN Jian, TONG Chuan, PENG Yong, TANG Zhigang. Experiments and simulations of carbon dioxide absorption process in packed columns of different sizes[J]. Journal of Tsinghua University(Science and Technology). 2015, 55(12): 1348-1353 https://doi.org/10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2015.24.013

References

[1] Rochelle G T. Amine scrubbing for CO₂ capture [J]. Science, 2009, 325(5948): 1652-1654.
[2] Haroun Y, Raynal L, Legendre D. Mass transfer and liquid hold-up determination in structured packing by CFD [J]. Chemical Engineering Science, 2012, 75: 342-348
[3] LUO Shujuan, LI Huaizhi, FEI Weiyang, et al. Liquid film characteristics on surface of structured packings [J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2009, 17(1): 47-52.
[4] Aroonwilas A, Tontiwachwuthikul P. High-efficiency structured packing for CO₂ separation using 2-amino-2- methyl-1-propanol (AMP) [J]. Separation and Purification Technology, 1997, 12(1): 67-79.
[5] 唐忠利, 赵行健, 刘伯潭, 等. 规整填料塔中氨水吸收 CO₂ 的体积总传质系数 [J]. 化工学报, 2012, 63(4): 1102-1107. TANG Zhongli, ZHAO Xingjian, LIU Botan, et al. Volumetric overall mass transfer coefficients of CO₂ absorption into aqua ammonia in structured packed column [J]. Journal of Chemical Industry and Engineering (China), 2012, 63(4): 1102-1107. (in Chinese)
[6] Hanak D P, Biliyok C, Yeung H, et al. Heat integration and exergy analysis for a supercritical high-ash coal-fired power plant integrated with a post-combustion carbon capture process [J]. Fuel, 2014, 134: 126-139.
[7] 李雪, 刘春江. 开窗导流式规整填料的流体力学性能 [J]. 化工进展, 2011 (S2): 298-302. LI Xue, LIU Chunjiang. Hydrodynamics behavior of structured packing with diversion windows [J]. Chemical Industry and Engineering Progress, 2011 (S2): 298-302. (in Chinese)
[8] 杨伟, 彭勇, 密建国, 等. 金属板波纹规整填料在CO₂吸收塔中的传质性能 [J]. 化学工程, 2010, 41(10): 13-16. YANG Wei, PENG Yong, MI Jianguo, et al. Mass transfer performance of metal sheet structured packings in CO₂ absorption tower [J]. Chemical Engineering (China) 2010, 41(10): 13-16. (in Chinese)
[9] Atherton R W. Real world modeling and control process: USA, US Patent 4, 796, 194 [P]. 1989-01-03.
[10] Zhang Y, Chen H, Chen C C, et al. Rate-based process modeling study of CO₂ capture with aqueous monoethanolamine solution [J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2009, 48(20): 9233-9246.
[11] Onda K, Takeuchi H, Okumoto Y. Mass transfer coefficients between gas and liquid phases in packed columns [J]. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 1968, 1(1): 56-62.
[12] Onda K, Sada E, Takeuchi H. Gas absorption with chemical reaction in packed columns [J]. Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, 1968, 1(1): 62-66.
[13] De Brito M H, Von Stockar U, Bangerter A M, et al. Effective mass-transfer area in a pilot plant column equipped with structured packings and with ceramic rings [J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 1994, 33(3): 647-656.
[14] Shulman H L, Ullrich C F, Proulx A Z, et al. Performance of packed columns. II. Wetted and effective-interfacial areas, gas-and liquid-phase mass transfer rates [J]. AIChE Journal, 1955, 1(2): 253-258.
[15] Bravo J L, Fair J R. Generalized correlation for mass transfer in packed distillation columns [J]. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Process Design and Development, 1982, 21(1): 162-170.
[16] Billet R, Schultes M. Predicting mass transfer in packed columns [J]. Chemical Engieering & Technology, 1993, 16(1): 1-9.
[17] Bravo J L, Rocha J A, Fair J R. Mass transfer in gauze packings [J]. Hydrocarbon Processing, 1985, 64(1): 91-95.
[18] Bravo J L, Rocha J A, Fair J R. A comprehensive model for the performance of columns containing structured packings [C]// Institution of Chemical Engineers Symposium Series. Carlsbad, USA: Hemsphere Publishing Corporation, 1992: 489-489.
[19] Taylor R. Multicomponent Mass Transfer [M]. New York, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 1993: 4.
[20] Stichlmair J, Bravo J L, Fair J R. General model for prediction of pressure drop and capacity of countercurrent gas/liquid packed columns [J]. Gas Separation & Purification, 1989, 3(1): 19-28.