Rate based modeling and validation of a carbon-dioxide pilot plant absorbtion column operating on monoethanolamine

▶ This work presents the modeling and validation of a CO2 capture pilot absorber. ▶ The column is operated with monoethanolamine (MEA). ▶ The calculation of the overall mass transfer coefficient is also based on wetted-wall experiments. ▶ The results show that the outlet amine loading can be predicted with a 10% deviation. ▶ A heat loss to the atmosphere term is included in the model.