کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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149393 | 456431 | 2012 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Applicability of amorphous silica–alumina to hydrogen sulphide bulk removal from natural gas has been discussed on the basis of thermodynamic descriptors obtained from single-gas adsorption tests. Experiments performed at 303 K within a pressure range from vacuum to 1000 kPa have shown the prominent role of narrow micropores in determining key adsorption performances, regardless to sample chemical composition. A specific microporous silica–alumina has been proposed as suitable adsorbent according to its (i) hydrogen sulphide Henry’s selectivity over methane; (ii) hydrogen sulphide specific capacity at 500 kPa; (iii) hydrogen sulphide working capacity, assuming an isothermal depressurisation from 500 kPa to 50 kPa; and (iv) textural stability. Activity involving experiments with mixtures resembling raw natural gas has to be planned in order to confirm these promising clues.
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► We provide H2S adsorption isotherms on different silica–aluminas.
► Results point to prominent role of micropores in determining adsorption performances.
► Single-gas (H2S, CO2, CH4) descriptors evidence separation opportunities.
► A sample is proposed for H2S bulk removal from natural gas.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal - Volume 210, 1 November 2012, Pages 398–403