Erosion Testing - Pilot Design Optimisation of a Porous Liquid Biogas Plant

我们的项目集中在利用多孔液体（PL）-先进的材料在各种化学分离中表现出显着的承诺。PL制剂由分散在不能渗透孔的液体载体中的多孔固体如沸石或M0 F组成。这些材料具有选择性吸附和分离能力，能够从气体或液体流中分离特定组分。与传统的碳捕集方法相比，这大大减少了能源消耗，提高了环境的可持续性。我们最先进的项目涉及利用PL进行沼气提质，有效去除沼气中的二氧化碳（CO2），生产高纯度生物甲烷流-一种可再生的天然气形式。在发展这项技术的过程中，我们的目标是建造一个以150 Nm 3/h运行的便携式PL沼气厂，以展示传统碳捕获技术的运营效率。通过模拟，我们预计将实现显著的节能效果，与传统的升级技术相比，预计可节省约80%的能源。这一进步确保了高分离效率、高纯度和最小的温室气体排放。为了实现这一目标，一个必要的步骤是对建造中试工厂所用的材料进行评估，考虑它们与我们化学物质的相互作用。鉴于PL的可分散性和沸石的固有硬度，人们开始担心对金属部件的长期潜在侵蚀影响。为了解决这一关键问题，我们将与国家工程实验室（NEL）建立合作伙伴关系。这项合作的重点是研究我们的沼气PL对不同候选金属的侵蚀影响，特别是对于工厂设计。这项研究的结果将直接有助于设计具有最佳性能和成本效益的材料的工厂。计算流体动力学（CFD）建模的结合将进一步确保中试装置的长期有效运行。这项研究确保中试装置设计优先考虑可承受性和资产完整性，同时将PL的有吸引力的运营费用与经济的资本投资结合起来。通过我们的创新方法，我们的目标是彻底改变沼气技术，为实现更绿色的未来提供可持续和高效的途径。

Our project centres on leveraging porous liquids (PL) -- advanced materials exhibiting significant promise in diverse chemical separations. PL formulations consist of a porous solid like zeolites, or MOFs, dispersed within a liquid carrier which is unable to permeate the pore. These materials offer selective adsorption and separation capacities, enabling the isolation of specific components from gas or liquid streams. This results in substantially curtailed energy consumption and heightened environmental sustainability, in comparison to traditional carbon capture methodologies.Our most advanced project involves the utilisation of PL for biogas upgrading, where it effectively removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from biogas, producing a stream of high-purity biomethane -- a renewable form of natural gas. In progressing this technology, our objective is to construct a portable PL-biogas plant operating at 150 Nm3/h, to showcase operational efficiencies over conventional carbon capture technology. Through simulations, we anticipate achieving remarkable energy savings, projected at approximately 80% when juxtaposed with conventional upgrading technologies. This advancement ensures high separation efficiency, purity, and minimal greenhouse gas emissions.To attain this goal, an imperative step involves an assessment of the materials utilised in constructing the pilot plant, considering their interaction with our chemistry. Given PL's dispersible nature and the inherent hardness of zeolites, concerns have emerged about long-term potential erosive impacts on metal components. To address this critical aspect, we will establish a collaborative partnership with the National Engineering Laboratory (NEL). This collaboration focuses on studying the erosive influence of our biogas PL on different candidate metals, particularly for plant design. The findings from this study will directly contribute to designing the plant with materials that ensure both optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. The incorporation of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling will further ensure the prolonged and efficient operation of the pilot plant.This research ensures pilot plant designs prioritise affordability and asset integrity while uniting the attractive operational expenses of PL with an economical capital investment. Through our innovative approach, we aim to revolutionise biogas technology, providing a sustainable and efficient path towards a greener future.