Characterization and Correlations of CO2 Absorption Performance into Aqueous Amine Blended Solution of Monoethanolamine (MEA) and N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) in a Packed Column

Abstract

To get a more accurate mass transfer coefficient model of CO2 into aqueous monoethanolamine (MEA)/N,N-dimethylethanolamine (DMEA) solution in a packed column, the Henry’s law constant, equilibrium CO2 solubility, volumetric overall mass transfer coefficient (KGav), overall gas-phase mass transfer coefficient (KG), and effective gas–liquid interfacial area (av) were comprehensively studied. The Henry’s law constant was obtained using a jacketed stirred glass reactor, and the equilibrium CO2 solubility was investigated using a bubbling absorption reactor. Additionally, the mass transfer performance was measured and evaluated experimentally in a packed column with DX-Type structured packing in terms of KGav, KG, and av. These experiments were conducted under the MEA/DMEA concentration of 6 kmol·m–3 with ratio of 5:1. The dynamic changes of solubility, species concentration, and absorption heat of solution were analyzed under different CO2 loadings. The experimental results showed that the relationship of suc...