《Mathematical Model of Natural Gas Desulfurization Based on Membrane Absorption》.pdfVIP

China Petroleum Processing and Petrochemical Technology Simulation and Optimization 2014, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp 79-88 December 31, 2014 Mathematical Model of Natural Gas Desulfurization Based on Membrane Absorption 1, 2 1, 2 3 2 Wang Shuli ; Ma Jun ; Wang Ganyu ; Zhou Heng (1. Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oil-gas Storage and Transportation Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213016; 2. School of Petroleum Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213016; 3. Changzhou Institute of Engineering Technology, Changzhou 213164) Abstract: Models of mass transfer kinetics combined with mass transfer differential equation and mass transfer resistance equation were established on the basis of double-film theory. Mass transfer process of H2 S absorption by means of polypro- pylene hydrophobic microporous hollow fiber membrane contactor was simulated using MDEA (N-methyldiethanolamine) as the absorption liquid and corresponding experiments of natural gas desulfurization were performed. The simulation re- sults indicated that the removal rate of hydrogen sulfide showed positive dependence on the absorption liquid concentration and gas pressure. However, the desulfurization rate showed negative dependence on gas flow. The simulated values were in good agreement with the experimental results. The in-tube concentration of hydrogen sulfide at the same point increased with increase in the gas velocity. Axial concentration of hydrogen sulfide decreased rapidly at the beginning, and the de- crease saw a slowdown during the latter half period. Hydrogen sulfide concentration dropped quickly in th