Optimization of Pressure/Vacuum Swing Adsorption with Variable Dehydration Levels for Post Combustion Carbon Capture

Karson T. Leperi, Randall Q. Snurr, Fengqi You

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Abstract

In this paper we address the design and optimization of a pressure/vacuum swing adsorption (P/VSA) process for the post combustion capture of CO2. HKUST-1, Ni/DOBDC, zeolite 5A and zeolite 13X are considered as potential adsorbents for the P/VSA system. A detailed simulation is set up and then optimized using a nondominant sorting genetic algorithm. This is coupled with an upstream dehydration unit to allow the impact of the presence of water to be analysed. The results show that for both the dry and wet flue gas, zeolite 13X has the lowest overall cost for capturing CO2, with a cost of $22.91 / ton of CO2 captured and $23.38 / ton of CO2 captured, respectively.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2447-2452
Number of pages6
JournalComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume37
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

Keywords

  • Carbon capture
  • Metal-organic framework
  • P/VSA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemical Engineering(all)
  • Computer Science Applications

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