accepted in Energy Conversion and Management, 27 September 2006

 

CO2 capture by hydrate crystallization – A potential solution for gas emission of steelmaking industry

NGUYEN HONG (D.), CHAUVY (F.) HERRI (J.M.)

                Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne, SPIN, 158 Cours Fauriel, 42023 Saint-Etienne Cedex 2, France.

In order to study CO2 capture from a gas mixture by hydrate crystallization, we conducted separation experiments using TBAB as an additive, which makes the hydrate crystallization condition milder. Based on experimental results, we did flowsheeting simulations to evaluate a realistic energetic costing and compare with other classical technologies (membranes, amines, etc.). We also estimated investment cost and production cost of the gas capture system for different kinds of blast furnaces.