Evaluation of the Corrosion Tendency of a Novel of 2-amino 2-methyl propanol (AMP) and 1-(2-hydroxyethyl) pyrrolidine (1-(2-HE) PRLD) Blend used for CO2 Capture from Industrial Exhaust Gases in a Commercial CO2 Capture Plant

This projects aims to evaluate the corrosion rate of carbon steel in a 2:2 molar ratio (4M total molar concentration) of AMP: 1-(2-HE) PRLD environment as a function of absorber/desorber temperature, O2 concentration in the flue gas, and CO2 loading. This evaluation is to ensure that this novel amine blend can be used reliably with chemical stability for CO2 capture from industrial exhaust gases in a commercial CO2 capture plant.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the following specific sub objectives have been carved out.
1. To determine the effect of temperature on the corrosion rate of carbon steel with 2:2 AMP-PRLD
2. To determine the effect of O2 concentration in flue gas on the corrosion rate of carbon steel with 2:2 AMP-PRLD.
3. To determine the effect of CO2 loading in the amine solution on the corrosion rate of carbon steel with 2:2 AMP-PRLD.
4. To model the effect of temperature, O2 concentration in flue gas, and CO2 loading on the corrosion rate of carbon steel with 2:2 AMP-PRLD.
This research will address a critical challenge that can significantly impact the long-term viability of CO2 capture plants. Ultimately, this project will contribute to Canada’s broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.

Faculty Supervisor:

Raphael Idem

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Partner:

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Natural Resources; Clean Technology

University:

University of Regina

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