Membrane separation processes in the petrochemical industry

Technical Report · Wed Sep 30 00:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:5527349

Li, N N; Funk, E W; Chang, Y A; Kulkarni, S S; Swamikannu, A X; White, L S

This report provides an overview of a project with Allied-Signal which focused on developing new membrane technology with potential for energy conservation in the petrochemical industry. Three applications were investigated: (1) bulk removal of polar (sour) gases from natural gas using spiral-wound, cellulose acetate membranes; (2) recovery of solvent from solvent/heavy oil mixtures using polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes; and (3) separation of polar gases (e.g., H{sub 2}S and NH{sub 3} from H{sub 2}) using mixed-matrix, facilitated-transport membranes. This report summarizes laboratory research results performed in an earlier phase of this project and provides results from pilot-scale, field test studies and economic assessments.

• Research Organization: Allied-Signal, Inc., Des Plaines, IL (USA). Engineered Materials Research Center
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/CE
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-82ID12422
• OSTI ID: 5527349
• Report Number(s): DOE/ID/12422-2; ON: DE90001600
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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