Technical and economic evaluation Separation of the separation of light olefins (Ethylene and Propylene) by using π-complexationwith silver salts
Keywords:
Chemical affinity, Silver nitrate, Hybrid processes, Sustainable technologies
Abstract
Conventional processes for separation of ethylene and propylene until petrochemical grade are energy intensive; therefore, alternative separation processes, such as chemical affinity based technologies, are an interesting alternative for designing more sustainable processes. π-Complexation of the silver ion (Ag+) is one of these technologies. In this study, π-complexation is compared with the conventional technologies by evaluating from process and economic point of views, in order to determine whether they are feasible to be implemented at industrial scale in both grass-roots and existing units.
Based on the results, the most promissory techniques to be applied are the Bulk Fluid Liquid Membrane (BFLM) in hollow fiber modules to separate ethylene/ethane, and absorption with an AgNO3 solution to separate propylene/propane. In addition, the implementation of hybrid processes, by combining conventional and chemical affinity technologies, provides a higher saving in the production cost when applied to revamp existing units to achieve both, reducing energy consumption, or increasing processing capacity.
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Bessarabow, D. G., et al (1999). “Separation of 1-hexene/n-hexane mixture using a hybrid membrane/extraction system”. Sep. and Purification Tech., 16 (2), 167-174.
Bryant, D., Noble R. & Koval, C. (1997). Facilitated transport separation of benzene and cyclohexane with poly (vinyl alcohol)-AgNO3 membranes. J. of Membrane Science, 127, 161-170.
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Chem. Eng. J. (Business & Economics) – web site. www.che.com/pci
Cleaver Brooks Boilers – web site.
www.cbboilers.com/scc/BoilerSteamCostCalculator.html
Duan, S., Ito, A. & Ohkawa, A. (2002). Separation of propylene/propane mixture by a supported liquid membrane containing triethylene glycol and a silver salt. J. of Membrane Science, 215, 53-60.
Ferraz, H. C., Duarte, L. T., Di Luccio, M., Alves, T. L.,
Habert, A. C. & Borges, C. P. (2007). Recent achievements in facilitated transport membranes for separation processes. Brazilian J. of Chem. Eng., 24 (1): 101-118.
Futselaar, H., Zoontjes, R.J.C., Reith, T. & Rácz, I.G. (1993). Economic comparison of transverse and longitudinal flow hollow fiber membrane modules for reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration. Desalination, 90, 345-361.
Hamouda, S., Nguyen, Q. , Langevin, D. & Roudesli, S. (2008). Facilitated transport of ethylene in poly (Amide 12-Block tetramethylenoxide) copolymer/AgBF4 membranes containing silver (I) and copper (I) ions as carriers. J. of Applied Sciences, 8 (7):1310-1314.
ICIS (Chemical industry news and intelligence) – web site. www.icis.com
Kang, S. W., Hong, J., Char, K., Kim, J.H., Kim, J. & Kang J.S. (2008). Correlation between anions of ionic liquids and reduction of silver ions in facilitated olefin transport membranes. Desalination, 233, 327-332.
Kao, S., Wang F.S. & Lue S.L. (2002). Sorption, diffusion, and pervaporation of benzene/cyclohexane mixtures on silver-Nafion membranes. Desalination, 149, 35-40.
Kim, H. S., Park, S.J., Nguyen, D.Q., Bae, J.Y., Bae, H.G. & Lee, H., Leeb, S.D. & Choib D.K. (2007). Multi-functional zwitterionic compounds as new membrane materials for separating olefin paraffin mixtures. Green Chem., 9, 599-604.
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Salt Lake Metals Inc. – web site. www.saltlakemetals.com/Silver_Nitrate.htm
Song, F., Yu, Y. & Cheng, J. (2008). Separation of C6 isomers in reactive extractants. Tsinghua Science and Tech., 13 (5): 730-735.
Teramoto, M., Matsuyama, H. & Yonehara, T. (1990). Selective facilitated transport of benzene across supported and flowing liquid membranes containing silver nitrate as a carrier. J. of Membrane Sci., 50, 269-284.
Teramoto, M., Shimizu, S., Matsuyama, H. & Matsumiya, N. (2005). Ethylene/ethane separation and concentration by hollow fiber facilitated transport membrane module with permeation of silver nitrate solution. Sep. and Purification Tech., 44,19-29.
Tsou, D., Blachman, M. W. & Davis, J. C. (1994). Silver Facilitated olefin paraffin separation in a liquid membrane contactor system. Ind. Eng. Res., 33, 3209-3216.
UE System Inc. – web site. www.uesystems.com/steam_cost.asp
Won, J., Kim, D.B., Kang, Y.S., Choi, D.K., Kim, H.S., Kim, C. J. & Kim, C.K. (2005). An ab initio study of ionic liquid silver complexes as carriers in facilitated olefin transport membranes. J. of Membrane Sci., 260, 37-44.
Zevnik, F. & Buchanan, R. (1963). General correlation of process investment. Chem. Eng. Progress, 59 (2):70-77.
How to Cite
Salgado-Gordon, H.-J., & Valbuena-Moreno, G. . (2011). Technical and economic evaluation Separation of the separation of light olefins (Ethylene and Propylene) by using π-complexationwith silver salts. CT&F - Ciencia, Tecnología Y Futuro, 4(3), 73–87. https://doi.org/10.29047/01225383.240
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