Article
Energy & Fuels
A. Cabello, A. Abad, M. de las Obras Loscertales, P. Bartocci, F. Garcia-Labiano, L. F. de Diego
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of increased operating pressure on the fuel conversion in chemical looping combustion systems using ilmenite as the oxygen carrier. Fluid dynamics and reaction kinetics were considered to determine suitable design parameters. The results showed that incomplete combustion occurred at atmospheric conditions, while some improvement was achieved at pressurized conditions, leading to higher energy efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Richard A. Newby, Dale L. Keairns, Robert W. Stevens
Summary: The objective of this study was to estimate the cost of commercial production of oxygen carriers (OCs) for large-scale application in the chemical looping combustion (CLC) power generation industry. Two production facility scenarios were considered, and two OC production techniques were addressed. The estimated OC product costs can be used to guide development and determine the maximum OC makeup rate for achieving a designated cost-of-electricity (COE) reduction goal.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Watchara Uraisakul, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan, Pornpote Piumsomboon
Summary: This study compared post-combustion and chemical looping combustion technologies, selecting the most suitable technology through emergy analysis. The CLC with high energy recovery was chosen from a global perspective, while the CLC without HAT was chosen from a local perspective.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Syed Saqline, Lizhong Yang, Alessandro Romagnoli, Wen Liu
Summary: The Allam cycle is a promising oxy-fuel combustion power cycle that uses supercritical CO2 as the thermal fluid to achieve power generation with CO2 capture. This paper presents a thermodynamic analysis of a new variation of the Allam cycle, called the Allam-CLAS process, which integrates a chemical looping air separation system to supply oxygen to the combustor. The results show that the Allam-CLAS process can achieve higher net electrical efficiency and exergetic efficiency compared to conventional Allam cycles coupled with cryogenic air separation units (ASU).
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Pablo R. Diaz-Herrera, Ascencion Romero-Martinez, Gabriel Ascanio
Summary: The cost projection of natural gas combined cycles (NGCC) with post-combustion carbon capture (PCC) technology was analyzed for two power plant configurations. The results showed that the EGR configuration at a certain capture level had the best economic performance, and NOAK plants could reduce the cost of electricity and carbon capture compared to FOAK plants.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuan Wang, Lin Zhu, Yangdong He, Qian Zhou, Qiang Hao
Summary: This study integrates atmosphere CLC with the combined recompression supercritical CO2 Brayton cycle and organic Rankine cycle for power generation, achieving higher energy efficiency and lower levelized cost of electricity compared to other CLC-based power generation systems. Exergy analysis was performed to propose improvement strategies, and the optimal operating conditions were determined through sensitivity analysis.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jimin Zeng, Jun Yuan, Lihui Jiang, Shihe Chen, Shaonan Zhang, Zhichao Li
Summary: The study focused on the reactions between solid fuel and gas intermediates in a chemical looping combustion (CLC) reactor, identifying carbon gasification as a control step and determining that the diffusional resistance of 45-75 μm char particles can be ignored.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianhua Zhang, Rui Liu, Tao Liu, Chunlei Pei, Jinlong Gong
Summary: Methane has potential as a promising alternative to crude oil for energy fuels and chemicals. Chemical looping methane conversion, among various techniques, allows for efficient utilization of methane with minimal environmental impact and energy loss. Understanding of redox catalysts that combine surface reaction and bulk oxygen transport is crucial to enhance reaction performance.
TRENDS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenwu Miao, Laihong Shen, Haibo Zhao
Summary: A study found that a single natural ore oxygen carrier (OC) is limited in its industrial application due to its weak reactivity and cyclic stability. Chemical looping combustion (CLC) cycle tests were conducted on a composite hematite and copper ore OC prepared by spray drying granulation using a fluidized bed thermogravimetric analyzer (FB-TGA). The results revealed a high attrition rate of OC in the early stage of fluidization, which stabilized after 6 minutes at 0.28%/h. The redox cycle reaction subjected the OC to chemical and thermal stresses, leading to decreased mechanical strength, increased particle attrition and sintering. This hindered the oxidation stage and resulted in deep reduction of OC, causing particle agglomeration and loss of fluidization. Therefore, reducing the oxygen transfer capacity and residence time in the fuel reactor is beneficial for the safe operation of OC in industry.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Haiquan Yu, Jianxin Zhou, Fengqi Si, Lars O. Nord
Summary: Combined heat and power dynamic economic dispatch (CHPDED) is a key technology for efficient operation of natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) plants. This study proposes an advanced loads variation capacity model integrated into the CHPDED model, improving feasibility of dispatched demands in NGCC plant operations. Case studies using field operational data demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed model.
Article
Environmental Sciences
John Patrick Mercado, Aristotle T. Ubando, Jeremias A. Gonzaga, Salman Raza Naqvi
Summary: Chemical looping combustion (CLC) is a promising technology for efficient carbon capture and storage. Recent studies have shown that conventional coal-based CLC has significant environmental impacts, especially on global warming potential. This study proposes the use of biomass-based CLC, specifically rice husks, which were found to have the least environmental impacts compared to coal-based power plants and coal-based CLC. However, water consumption remains a drawback in using rice husks as CLC biomass feedstock, despite achieving net negative emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lingchen Liu, Huiju Cao, Dong Xiang, Yingying Xia, Peng Li, Zisheng Zhou
Summary: Inferior petroleum coke is suitable for power generation due to its high calorific value. This paper compares the performance of petroleum coke chemical looping combustion (CLC) and oxy-combustion (OCB) processes to address the environmental impact of petroleum coke combustion. The results show that both CLC and OCB have a CO2 capture rate of approximately 100%. The net electrical efficiencies of CLC and OCB at a petroleum coke conversion rate of 70% are 28.61% and 24.68%, respectively. Therefore, improving the conversion rate of CLC and integrating it with advanced steam cycles is important for clean and efficient utilization of inferior petroleum coke.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arturo Cabello, Teresa Mendiara, M. Teresa Izquierdo, Francisco Garcia-Labiano, Alberto Abad
Summary: This study investigated the use of a low-cost Fe-based residue as an oxygen carrier in the Chemical Looping Combustion (CLC) and Chemical Looping Reforming (CLR) processes with biogas. The results showed that the methane combustion efficiency in the CLC process was higher (around 86%) compared to other low-cost Fe-based materials. The dry reforming of biogas in the CLR process achieved about 55% methane conversion and a yield of 1.3 mol (CO + H2)/mol CH4 for syngas production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Olajide Otitoju, Eni Oko, Meihong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the technical and economic performance of the carbon capture process using piperazine (PZ) solvent. The results showed that the advanced flash stripper (AFS) with 40 wt% PZ achieved the lowest energy demand and total annual cost, making it a practical solution for large-scale applications. The study suggests that policymakers and researchers should consider the deployment of solvent-based PCC process.
Article
Thermodynamics
Tingting Wei, Zhenchao Hu, Xingyu Tang, Huisheng Zhang
Summary: This paper proposes the concept of a hydrogen-fired combined cycle with water recovery to reuse the condensed water as an industrial heat supply, effectively addressing the wastage of water in the previous design. The results show that the efficiency of hydrogen-fired combined cycles with and without water recovery increased by 1.92% and 1.35% respectively compared to the natural-gas-fired combined cycle. In addition, the levelized cost of energy will be significantly lower for the hydrogen-fired combined cycle with water recovery compared to the natural-gas-fired combined cycle in 2050.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Seongmin Jin, Hyukjun Byun, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: Tuning the properties of metal oxides is crucial for enhancing the activity of metal oxide-supported catalysts. By introducing abundant defects into MgO, its limited reducibility can be overcome, leading to increased catalytic activity. Increasing the MgO content and temperature significantly promotes the reconstruction of active surface oxygen, demonstrating the feasibility of using nonreducible MgO as an active support for reactions where redox properties are important.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Atefeh Rezaei, Peyman Pakzad, Masoud Mofarahi, Amir Abbas Izadpanah, Morteza Afkhamipour, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: The densities and viscosities of three solutions were measured and various volumetric and viscometric characteristics were calculated to explain the experimental results. The properties were analyzed through intermolecular interactions and molecular structures to determine the viscous flows of the solutions. The obtained thermodynamic properties can be utilized in the design and optimization of a CO2-capture process.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Eugene Huh, Ji-Hyun Yang, Chang-Ha Lee, Ik-Sung Ahn, Byung Jin Mhin
Summary: The 3D-RISM-KH theory combined with KBI was used to study the role of alkali metal hydroxides in cellulose solvation. The results showed that Li+ hydrates had the closest interaction with cellulose due to their high charge density, explaining the difference in cellulose solubilities in different aqueous solutions.
Review
Thermodynamics
Kwang-Jun Ko, Hyokyung Kim, Young-Ho Cho, Haeryeong Lee, Kyung-Min Kim, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This review summarizes the CO adsorption performances of various adsorbents, discusses their physical and chemical properties, CO selectivities, and compares the effects of Cu+ impregnation on CO adsorption. The data and analysis provided in this review can contribute to the development of novel adsorbents and processes for CO removal and production.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Maengkyo Oh, Keunyoung Lee, Kwang-Wook Kim, Richard Foster, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: The applicability of uranium peroxide precipitation method for removing uranium from secondary wastewaters has been studied. Optimized conditions were applied to achieve high removal efficiency within a short time. The method also removed other impurities and met the criteria for secondary wastewater discharge.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Khayyam Mehrabi, Ali Bakhtyari, Masoud Mofarahi, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This study develops a simple and accurate density calculation model for amino acid salt solutions (AASs) and evaluates it using artificial neural networks (ANNs). The results show that the developed correlation has excellent performance in predicting the densities of AASs, and ANNs can accurately calculate the densities.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kyounghee Chung, Dooyong Park, Kyung-Min Kim, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This study establishes the design basis for the cyclic adsorption process of ethylene purification by measuring the adsorption equilibria and kinetics of ethane and ethylene on zeolite 13X pellets. The strong cation-pi interaction between ethylene and Na+ in zeolite 13X leads to higher adsorption capacity and affinity for ethylene. Additionally, macropore diffusional resistance also contributes to the adsorption kinetics.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Thermodynamics
Seo Ryung Jeong, Jung Hyeok Park, Jun Hyeong Lee, Pil Rip Jeon, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This study reviews the adsorption of CO2, CH4, and their mixture on coals and shales, and discusses the properties of coals and shales that influence adsorption. The heterogeneous properties of coals and shales make it difficult to develop prediction models, but the use of machine learning models and the combination of thermodynamic models and machine learning models show potential for creating a universal prediction model for CO2/CH4 adsorption on various types of coals and shales.
FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hyokyung Kim, Kwang-Jun Ko, Masoud Mofarahi, Kyung-Min Kim, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This study elucidates the adsorption characteristics of low-concentration tetrahydrothiophene (THT) and tert-butyl mercaptan (TBM) in CH4 on Cu-impregnated activated carbon (Cu/AC). THT removal is dominated by physical adsorption, allowing facile regeneration by N2 thermal treatment. TBM removal is primarily carried out by chemical adsorption utilizing CuO, Cu2O, and oxygen on the AC.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhiwei Zhang, Dong-Hoon Oh, Vo Dat Nguyen, Chang-Ha Lee, Jae-Cheol Lee
Summary: This study developed NGCC power plants integrated with CCU and compared them with a conventional NGCC power plant with postcombustion carbon capture. Case 2 showed the lowest CO2 emissions and Case 3 had the highest electricity generation due to lower CO2 utilization pressure. The economic analysis showed that Case 3 had the best performance in terms of capital and operating expenditures and annual revenue.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiwei Zhang, Dat-Nguyen Vo, Jaesung Kum, Suk-Hoon Hong, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This study aims to improve the energy efficiency of a monoethanolamine (MEA)-based CO2 capture process by developing advanced process modules that utilize low-grade waste heat. Cascade modules were found to have outstanding energy-saving performance, with an average improvement of 50% over single modules. Economic analysis showed that the advanced process modules were economically feasible, with a savings-to-investment ratio exceeding 1. The cascade module for direct heat supply was identified as the most appropriate option in terms of both economic viability and energy-saving efficiency in amine-based CO2 capture processes, particularly at a higher equivalence factor (EF).
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dat-Nguyen Vo, Jae Hun Chang, Suk-Hoon Hong, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: In this study, a novel configuration of a three-bed temperature swing adsorption (TSA) process using zeolite 4A and machine learning-based optimization was developed for effective NH3 removal. The proposed configuration performed the best in a techno-economic comparison and consumed a small amount of cost for NH3 removal.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vo Dat Nguyen, JaeHun Chang, Suk-Hoon Hong, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: An advanced CTM process was developed to produce high-purity methanol from a wet CO2 source. By optimizing process parameters, the methanol yield and CO2 reduction can be increased while the production cost is decreased.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rakyoung Jeon, Shin Hyuk Kim, Kwangjun Ko, Kihyun Kwon, Myungkyu Park, Ireh Seo, Min Oh, Chang-Ha Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of three newly designed cartridges for next-generation gas respirators. Through flow analysis and breakthrough experiments, the researchers assessed the adsorption kinetics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) of the cartridges. The study found that virtual engineering can be utilized to improve CFD simulation and optimize cartridge design.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)