Process for CO2 Capture Using Ionic Liquid That Exhibits Phase Change

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EDT 2014 · Energy and Fuels

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ef501546e· OSTI ID:1211136

Eisinger, RS; Keller, GE

A novel process for capturing carbon dioxide from the flue gas of a coal-fired power plant has been shown to reduce parasitic power consumption substantially. The process employs an ionic liquid created at the University of Notre Dame that has a high capacity for absorbing CO2 by chemical reaction. A distinguishing property of this ionic liquid is that it changes phase from solid to liquid upon reaction with CO2. The process uses heat generated by this phase transition to lower parasitic power consumption. The driving force for CO2 separation is a combination of temperature and pressure differences; the process could even work without the addition of heat. A realistic process was created to capture CO2 efficiently. Computer simulation of the process enabled calculation of viable process conditions and power usage. The main concepts of the process were shown to work using a lab-scale apparatus. Parasitic power consumes 23% of net power generation, 55% lower than that of the monoethanolamine (MEA) process. However, capital cost is higher. The cost of electricity (COE) is 28% lower than that of the MEA process.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E)
• DOE Contract Number: AR0000094
• OSTI ID: 1211136
• Journal Information: Energy and Fuels, Journal Name: Energy and Fuels Journal Issue: 11 Vol. 28; ISSN 0887-0624
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English