CO₂ Capture with MEA Absorption

Abstract:

The rapid increase in the concentration of CO₂ raises global concern. The latest research indicates that the concentration has reached a new peak of 400^[1] ppm. Effective CO₂ abatement strategies, such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), are of great interest. One common method of CCS is MEA absorption. This paper aims to illustrate post-combustion capture with MEA solvent. The principles, procedures, influencing factors, advantages and drawbacks are discussed to better understand what hinders existing power plants from retrofitting with this technology.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 807-809)
• Pages: 1514-1517
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.807-809.1514
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Jian Zhang, Jian Xing Ren, Tian Yu Sun, Qin Yang Wang
• Keywords: CCS, CO₂ Abatement, MEA Absorption

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