Thermodynamic modeling of MDEA(aq)-NH3(aq)-K2CO3(aq)-CO2(aq) using the Extended UNIQUAC model

Abstract

The development of advanced processes for carbon dioxide capture requires reliable thermodynamic models to ensure accurate process design. This work presents an optimized parameter set of the Extended UNIQUAC model for advanced mixed solvent solutions containing CO2-MDEA-NH3-K2CO3 in water. The model was parameterized using vapor–liquid equilibrium, pure component saturation pressure, excess enthalpy, heat of absorption, molar heat capacity, apparent molar heat capacity, and solid–liquid equilibrium. These thermal and equilibrium properties cover temperatures between 253.6K to 600K and pressures up to 75.6bar. The current model represents an extension of previous versions that were suitable for modeling aqueous NH3 and K2CO3 solutions. This parametrization accounts for molecular interactions between MDEA and these two components, which allows for the design of advanced capture processes. This paper demonstrates that the new model parameters are valid within the range of operational conditions typically found in CO2 capture processes.