Pressure swing adsorption for CO2 capture in Fischer-Tropsch fuels production from biomass

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

Ana M. Ribeiro (Author) FEUP; Santos, JC (Author) Other; Alírio Rodrigues (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Adsorption

Vol. 17

Pages: 443-452

ISSN: 0929-5607

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Chemical engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Chemical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-R18

DOI: 10.1007/s10450-010-9280-8

Abstract (EN): Environmental concerns and oil price rises and dependency promoted strong research in alternative fuel sources and vectors. Fischer-Tropsch products are considered a valid alternative to oil derivatives having the advantage of being able to share current infrastructures. As a renewable source of energy, synthesis gas obtained from biomass gasification presents itself as a sustainable alternative. However, prior to hydrocarbon conversion, the bio-syngas must be conditioned, which includes the removal of carbon dioxide for subsequent sequestration and capture. A pressure swing adsorption cycle was developed for the removal and concentration of CO2 from the bio-syngas stream. Activated carbon was chosen as adsorbent. The simulation results showed that it was possible to produce a (H-2 + CO) product with a H-2/CO stoichiometric ratio of 2.14 (suitable as feed stream for the Fischer-Tropsch reactor) and a CO2 product with a purity of 95.18%. A CO2 recovery of 90.3% was obtained. A power consumption of 3.36 MW was achieved, which represents a reduction of about 28% when compared to a Rectisol process with the same recovery.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10