Eksergi: Chemical Engineering Journal
Vol 22 No 3 (2025)

Effect of Diethanolamine (DEA) Solvent Flow Rate on the CO2 Absorption-Desorption Process Using a Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor

Pamungkas, Raditya (Unknown)
Nurkhamidah, Siti (Unknown)
Taufany, Fadlilatul (Unknown)
Altway, Ali (Unknown)
Susianto, Susianto (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Yeni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2025

Abstract

One of the primary objectives in decarbonization is the separation of CO₂ from industrial gas mixtures, particularly in application such as biogas purification and flue gas treatment. A dual-layer crossflow membrane module was utilized under both circulation and batch operating modes with a 30% DEA solution. This study investigates the influence of solvent flow velocity on CO₂ separation performance using a hollow fiber membrane contactor with a 30% DEA solvent. the process was evaluated under two operating modes: batch and solvent circulation. Key variables measured include the solvent flow rate (40–160 mL/min), operating temperature (30–50°C), and sweep gas flow rate (100–300 mL/min). The results indicate that under continuous operation with a solvent flow rate of 160 mL/min, a temperature of 30°C, and a sweep gas flow rate of 100 mL/min, 50.42% of the CO₂ was successfully removed. In contrast, the batch system, under identical conditions achieved only a 27.8% removal rate. The superior performance in circulation mode is attributed to the continuous renewal of the solvent, which sustains a stable concentration gradient and minimizes mass transfer resistance. These findings underscore the potential of membrane-based systems with optimized solvent circulation for efficient and stable CO₂ capture in industrial applications.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eksergi

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Control & Systems Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Description

Eksergi is an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on research and innovation in the fields of energy and renewable energy. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists, researchers, engineers, and practitioners to share knowledge and advancements that contribute to ...