Diseño óptimo de un proceso de captura de CO2 mediante un sistema de reactores rotatorios
Process intensification has been a tool used in different fields of study such as energy, chemical and process engineering, in order to reduce design and operation costs. The CO2 capture process has been studied under the intensification conditions presenting good results. The present work presents the solution to a problem of minimization of design and operation costs of a pilot carbon dioxide capture plant, which uses rotary reactors for gas capture and regeneration of the absorbent (Monoethanolamine). The optimal design of the plant aims to find the right size for the main equipment of the process such as rotary reactors and heat exchanger. The solution of this problem is made through the selection of representative mathematical models of the equipment used obtained from the literature, as well as important restrictions for the correct and true operation of the plant; In addition, the results obtained are compared with those of a plant that uses absorption and desorption columns. The results reveal a significant reduction in size, in contrast, operating costs increase. However, the total cost is greatly reduced.