Methodologies for Predicting the Mass Transfer Performance of Structured Packings with Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Review

Macfarlan, Luke H.; Phan, Mikey T.; Eldridge, R. Bruce

doi:10.1016/j.cep.2022.108798

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“…Many approaches exist for the study of mass transfer. The analogy of heat and mass transfer is often used as a simplified approach 31 . Another method that has proven to be very fast, easy to implement, and robust is the use of passive scalars 27 .…”

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Development of enhanced three‐dimensional printed packings for scale‐up of distillation columns: A successful case study

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This publication presents a general approach for the enhancement of packings regarding scalability, separation efficiency, and fluid dynamic properties using threedimensional (3D) printing. The methodology is used to develop miniaturized, scalable packings for process development, and scale-up applications. For this purpose, a 3D printable computer-aided design version of the Rombopak 9M industrial packing (RP9M-3D), which is known for its positive scalability properties, was created. An initial characterization by means of computational fluid dynamics simulations and mass transfer measurements reveals positive but also negative design properties. These findings are used to create a more advanced, miniaturized packing structure, the XW-Pak. The evolved structure is compared to the RP9M-3D. The simulation and experimental results show that the enhanced packing, which is still in the early stages of development, exhibits higher separation efficiencies with improved scalability properties at the same void fraction and surface area than the RP9M-3D.

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“…The analogy of heat and mass transfer is often used as a simplified approach. 31 Another method that has proven to be very fast, easy to implement, and robust is the use of passive scalars. 27 Within this work, the latter approach is used to determine (volumetric) mass transfer coefficients…”

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“…Results were seen to agree well with the experimental data in the literature. Macfarlan et al [144] used CDF to study the methods applicable in turbulent flow conditions and interphase mass transfer methodologies used in structured packings. Chu et al [145] studied turbulent models for CO 2 capture using MEA aqueous solutions in coal-fired power plants by modeling and optimizing absorbing columns.…”

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“…Macfarlan et al [144] reviewed the various methods implemented with CFD to predict mass transfer in structured packings, including methods applicable in turbulent flow conditions.…”

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A Review on Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Industrial Amine Absorber Columns for CO₂ Capture

Azari

2022

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CO 2 emission is an important environmental issue leading to global climate change, notably an increase in global temperatures; therefore, it is so imperative to reduce CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere. Absorption columns using amine-based solutions are a promising approach for CO 2 removal from industrial gas streams. Many modeling and simulation research have been performed on CO 2 absorption columns in which computational fluid dynamics (CFD) strategy is very appropriate and well-known. As CFD modeling and simulation is a fast-developing method, the most recent review papers do not include the core research in this field of study. In this study, numerical simulations of CO 2 absorption columns using CFD strategy have been carried out applying various types of aminebased solutions. Furthermore, the effect of various types of packing mesh generation on the absorption columns' efficiency was studied. Investigation of synergetic influence such as application of various nanoparticles in different amine-based solutionsand activators, double diameter packed bed absorption columns with different packings, rotating packed columns with double diameter are proposed for future studies.

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Increasing Efficiency of Contact Devices of Column Mass-Transfer Apparatuses When Using Thermal Fractionation Processes

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Methodologies for Predicting the Mass Transfer Performance of Structured Packings with Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Review

Cited by 17 publications

References 96 publications

Development of enhanced three‐dimensional printed packings for scale‐up of distillation columns: A successful case study

Development of enhanced three‐dimensional printed packings for scale‐up of distillation columns: A successful case study

A Review on Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Industrial Amine Absorber Columns for CO₂ Capture

Increasing Efficiency of Contact Devices of Column Mass-Transfer Apparatuses When Using Thermal Fractionation Processes

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Methodologies for Predicting the Mass Transfer Performance of Structured Packings with Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Review

Cited by 17 publications

References 96 publications

Development of enhanced three‐dimensional printed packings for scale‐up of distillation columns: A successful case study

Development of enhanced three‐dimensional printed packings for scale‐up of distillation columns: A successful case study

A Review on Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Industrial Amine Absorber Columns for CO2 Capture

Increasing Efficiency of Contact Devices of Column Mass-Transfer Apparatuses When Using Thermal Fractionation Processes

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A Review on Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations of Industrial Amine Absorber Columns for CO₂ Capture