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Novel regenerable magnesium hydroxide sorbents for CO{sub 2} capture at warm gas temperatures

Journal Article · · Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ie8011598· OSTI ID:21150683
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  1. US DOE, Morgantown, WV (USA). National Energy Technology Laboratory
A novel sorbent consisting of Mg(OH){sub 2} was developed for carbon dioxide (CO{sub 2}) capture at 200-315{sup o}C suitable for CO{sub 2} capture applications such as coal gasification systems. Thermodynamic analysis conducted with the FactSage software package indicated that the Mg(OH){sub 2} sorbent system is highly favorable for CO{sub 2} capture up to 400{sup o}C at 30 atm. MgCO{sub 3} formed during sorption decomposes to release CO{sub 2} at temperatures as low as 375{sup o}C up to 20 atm. MgO rehydroxylation to form Mg(OH){sub 2} is possible at temperatures up to 300{sup o}C at 20 atm. The experimental data show that the sorbent is regenerable at 375{sup o}C at high pressure and that steam does not affect the sorbent performance. A multicycle test conducted in a high-pressure fixed-bed flow reactor at 200{sup o}C with 28% CO{sub 2} showed stable reactivity during the cyclic tests. The capture capacity also increased with increasing pressure. The sorbent is unique because it exhibits a high CO{sub 2} capture capacity of more than 3 mol/kg at 200 {sup o}C and also is regenerable at a low temperature of 375 {sup o} C and high pressure. High-pressure regeneration is advantageous because the CO{sub 2} compression costs required for sequestration can be reduced.
OSTI ID:
21150683
Journal Information:
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Journal Name: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 48; ISSN IECRED; ISSN 0888-5885
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English