Modeling and parametric analysis of hollow fiber membrane system for carbon capture from multicomponent flue gas

Rajab Khalilpour, Ali Abbas, Zhiping Lai, Ingo Pinnau

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Abstract

The modeling and optimal design/operation of gas membranes for postcombustion carbon capture (PCC) is presented. A systematic methodology is presented for analysis of membrane systems considering multicomponent flue gas with CO 2 as target component. Simplifying assumptions is avoided by namely multicomponent flue gas represented by CO 2/N 2 binary mixture or considering the co/countercurrent flow pattern of hollow-fiber membrane system as mixed flow. Optimal regions of flue gas pressures and membrane area were found within which a technoeconomical process system design could be carried out. High selectivity was found to not necessarily have notable impact on PCC membrane performance, rather, a medium selectivity combined with medium or high permeance could be more advantageous. © 2011 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1550-1561
Number of pages12
JournalAIChE Journal
Volume58
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 12 2011

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Engineering

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