The research work on the conceptual design and model approach of an amine base CO 2 capture, Flue
gases are conveyed through the absorber, where carbon dioxide is chemically absorbed using an
aqueous monoethanolamine (MEA) solution that is delivered to the column at its top. Due to the
increased contact area between the phases, both phases travel through the packed bed where most of the chemical reaction occurs. Before entering the stripper, where the carbon dioxide is
released with the aid of heat (resulting from the power plant cycle), the loaded (or rich) MEA solution
(which contains absorbed CO2) is preheated. From there, the solution is sent to the compression unit
and transported to the storage location. After passing through the heat exchanger, which increases
process efficiency, the recycled (lean) MEA enters the absorber prepared for the subsequent capture
cycle. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to the rising temperatures of the planet.
The conceptual approach and models needed to accomplish the goal and objectives of the CO2
capture process for optimal performance is demonstrated in this study. The role of each part and the
model equations to determine the equipment's capacity to carry out its function for absorbing CO2
from the amine processing plant. The mass transfer and heat transfer are critical to the process plant's
efficacy and efficiency, therefore the model equations and design importance are necessary.

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1. Ogoni, H. A., & Ukpaka, C. P. (2004). Instrumentation, Process Control and Dynamics (1st ed.). Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data, 153-186.

2. Crooks, J. E., & Donnellan, J. P. (1989). Kinetics and mechanism of the reaction between carbon dioxide and amines in aqueous solution. Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 2(4), 331-333.

3. Davison, J., Bressan, L., & Domenichini, R. (2004). Carbon dioxide capture in coal-based IGCC power plants. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies. Vancouver, Canada.

4. Diao, Y. F., Zheng, X. Y., He, B. S., Chen, C. H., & Xu, X. C. (2004). Experimental study on capturing CO₂ greenhouse gas by ammonia scrubbing. Energy Conversion and Management, 45, 2283-2296.

5. Dugas, R. E. (2006). Pilot Plant Study of Carbon Dioxide Capture by Aqueous Monoethanolamine (MSc Thesis). The University of Texas at Austin.

6. Geankoplis, C. J. (2003). Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles (4th ed.). Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, p. 68.

7. Kanniche, M., Gros-Bonnivard, R., Jaud, P., Valle-Marcos, J., Amann, J.-M., & Bouallou, C. (2010). Pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-combustion in thermal power plants for CO₂ capture. Applied Thermal Engineering, 30, 53–62.

8. Khaisri, S., DeMontigny, D., Tontiwachwuthikul, P., & Jiraratananon, R. (2011). CO₂ stripping from monoethanolamine using a membrane contactor. Journal of Membrane Science, 376, 110–118.

9. Eliasson, B., Riemer, P., & Wokaun, A. (Eds.). (1998). R&D options. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, 30 August – 2 September, Interlaken, Switzerland. Elsevier Science Ltd., 119-124.

10. Reddy, S., Scherffius, J., Freguia, S., & Fluor, R. C. (2003). Econamine™ FG PlusSM technology: An enhanced amine-based CO₂ capture process. Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Carbon Sequestration, Alexandria, VA.

11. Richardson, J. F., & Harker, J. H. (2002). Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering: Particle Technology and Separation Processes (5th ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, U.K.

12. Singh, D., Croiset, E., Douglas, P. L., & Douglas, M. A. (2003). Techno-economic study of CO₂ capture from an existing coal-fired power plant: MEA scrubbing vs. O₂/CO₂ recycle combustion. Energy Conversion and Management, 44, 3073-3091.

13. Ukpaka, C. P., Ogoni, H. A., Amadi, S. A., & Njobuenwu, D. O. (2005). Mathematical modeling of the fluid screw positive displacement pump using pump scaling laws method. International Journal of Science and Technology, 4(2), 16-22.

14. Ukpaka, C. P. (2005). Modeling solid-liquid separation on a rotating vertical cylinder. Multidisciplinary Journal of Empirical Research, 2(2), 53-63.

15. Ukpaka, C. P., Ogoni, H. A., & Ikenyiri, P. N. (2005). Development of mathematical models for the rheological test, velocity distribution, and flow rate characteristics of crude oil flowing through a tube of various radii. Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Control (AMSE), 74(8), 23-42.

16. (2007). Modeling solid-gas separation in a cyclone operating system. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Studies, 5(1), 39-45.

The research work on the conceptual design and model approach of an amine base CO 2 capture, Flue
gases are conveyed through the absorber, where carbon dioxide is chemically absorbed using an
aqueous monoethanolamine (MEA) solution that is delivered to the column at its top. Due to the
increased contact area between the phases, both phases travel through the packed bed where most of the chemical reaction occurs. Before entering the stripper, where the carbon dioxide is
released with the aid of heat (resulting from the power plant cycle), the loaded (or rich) MEA solution
(which contains absorbed CO2) is preheated. From there, the solution is sent to the compression unit
and transported to the storage location. After passing through the heat exchanger, which increases
process efficiency, the recycled (lean) MEA enters the absorber prepared for the subsequent capture
cycle. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to the rising temperatures of the planet.
The conceptual approach and models needed to accomplish the goal and objectives of the CO2
capture process for optimal performance is demonstrated in this study. The role of each part and the
model equations to determine the equipment's capacity to carry out its function for absorbing CO2
from the amine processing plant. The mass transfer and heat transfer are critical to the process plant's
efficacy and efficiency, therefore the model equations and design importance are necessary.

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1. Ogoni, H. A., & Ukpaka, C. P. (2004). Instrumentation, Process Control and Dynamics (1st ed.). Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data, 153-186.

2. Crooks, J. E., & Donnellan, J. P. (1989). Kinetics and mechanism of the reaction between carbon dioxide and amines in aqueous solution. Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 2(4), 331-333.

3. Davison, J., Bressan, L., & Domenichini, R. (2004). Carbon dioxide capture in coal-based IGCC power plants. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies. Vancouver, Canada.

4. Diao, Y. F., Zheng, X. Y., He, B. S., Chen, C. H., & Xu, X. C. (2004). Experimental study on capturing CO₂ greenhouse gas by ammonia scrubbing. Energy Conversion and Management, 45, 2283-2296.

5. Dugas, R. E. (2006). Pilot Plant Study of Carbon Dioxide Capture by Aqueous Monoethanolamine (MSc Thesis). The University of Texas at Austin.

6. Geankoplis, C. J. (2003). Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles (4th ed.). Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, p. 68.

7. Kanniche, M., Gros-Bonnivard, R., Jaud, P., Valle-Marcos, J., Amann, J.-M., & Bouallou, C. (2010). Pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-combustion in thermal power plants for CO₂ capture. Applied Thermal Engineering, 30, 53–62.

8. Khaisri, S., DeMontigny, D., Tontiwachwuthikul, P., & Jiraratananon, R. (2011). CO₂ stripping from monoethanolamine using a membrane contactor. Journal of Membrane Science, 376, 110–118.

9. Eliasson, B., Riemer, P., & Wokaun, A. (Eds.). (1998). R&D options. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies, 30 August – 2 September, Interlaken, Switzerland. Elsevier Science Ltd., 119-124.

10. Reddy, S., Scherffius, J., Freguia, S., & Fluor, R. C. (2003). Econamine™ FG PlusSM technology: An enhanced amine-based CO₂ capture process. Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Carbon Sequestration, Alexandria, VA.

11. Richardson, J. F., & Harker, J. H. (2002). Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering: Particle Technology and Separation Processes (5th ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, U.K.

12. Singh, D., Croiset, E., Douglas, P. L., & Douglas, M. A. (2003). Techno-economic study of CO₂ capture from an existing coal-fired power plant: MEA scrubbing vs. O₂/CO₂ recycle combustion. Energy Conversion and Management, 44, 3073-3091.

13. Ukpaka, C. P., Ogoni, H. A., Amadi, S. A., & Njobuenwu, D. O. (2005). Mathematical modeling of the fluid screw positive displacement pump using pump scaling laws method. International Journal of Science and Technology, 4(2), 16-22.

14. Ukpaka, C. P. (2005). Modeling solid-liquid separation on a rotating vertical cylinder. Multidisciplinary Journal of Empirical Research, 2(2), 53-63.

15. Ukpaka, C. P., Ogoni, H. A., & Ikenyiri, P. N. (2005). Development of mathematical models for the rheological test, velocity distribution, and flow rate characteristics of crude oil flowing through a tube of various radii. Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Control (AMSE), 74(8), 23-42.

16. (2007). Modeling solid-gas separation in a cyclone operating system. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Studies, 5(1), 39-45.