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Acid Gas Removal Unit (AGR)

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Acid Gas Removal Unit (AGR) - Technical Overview

Purpose: Removes acidic contaminants (H₂S, CO₂, SO₂, HCl) from industrial gas streams in oil/gas, biogas, and waste-to-energy plants.

1. Key Acid Gas Removal Technologies

(1) Amine Scrubbing (Most Common for H₂S & CO₂)

TypeAmine UsedTarget GasesEfficiencyPros & Cons
MEA (Monoethanolamine)15-20% aqueous solutionCO₂, H₂S>90% CO₂ removal✅ High efficiency
❌ High energy regeneration
DEA (Diethanolamine)20-30% solutionCO₂, H₂S85-95%✅ Less corrosive
❌ Lower H₂S selectivity
MDEA (Methyldiethanolamine)30-50% solutionSelective H₂S>95% H₂S (low CO₂ co-absorption)✅ Energy-efficient
❌ Slower reaction

Process Flow:

  1. Absorption: Acid gases dissolve in amine solution (40-60°C).

  2. Regeneration: Rich amine heated (100-120°C) to release acid gases.

  3. Recycling: Lean amine reused.

Applications:

  • Natural gas sweetening

  • Biogas upgrading (CO₂ removal)

  • Refinery gas treatment

(2) Caustic Scrubbing (For HCl, SO₂, H₂S)

ReagentReactionEfficiencyWaste Byproduct
NaOHSO₂ + 2NaOH → Na₂SO₃ + H₂O>99%Na₂SO₃ (reusable)
Ca(OH)₂2HCl + Ca(OH)₂ → CaCl₂ + 2H₂O95-98%CaCl₂ sludge

Design Types:

  • Packed Tower: High efficiency, large footprint.

  • Venturi Scrubber: Compact, handles particulates.

Applications:

  • Waste incineration flue gas

  • Chemical manufacturing exhaust

(3) Physical Solvents (Selexol, Rectisol)

SolventTarget GasesPressureTemp
Selexol (DMPEG)CO₂, H₂SHigh (20-70 bar)-10°C to 50°C
Rectisol (Methanol)CO₂, H₂S, COSCryogenic (-30°C)High purity

Advantages:

  • Low energy consumption (no heating for regeneration).

  • Selective H₂S removal.

Applications:

  • Syngas purification

  • LNG production

(4) Biological Desulfurization (For H₂S in Biogas)

Process:

  • Thiobacillus bacteria oxidize H₂S → Sulfur/water.

  • Efficiency: 99% at low costs.

Systems:

  • Biofilter (packed bed with microbes).

  • Bioscrubber (liquid-phase bioreactor).

Pros:
✅ No chemicals
✅ Low OPEX

2. Comparison of AGR Technologies

ParameterAmine ScrubbingCaustic ScrubbingPhysical SolventsBiological
CapExHighMediumVery HighLow
OpExHigh (energy)Medium (chemicals)LowVery Low
FootprintLargeMediumCompactLarge
Best ForHigh-purity gasAcidic flue gasesHigh-pressure gasBiogas

3. Design Considerations

(1) Material Selection

  • Amine units: Stainless steel 316L (resists amine corrosion).

  • Caustic scrubbers: PP/FRP (for HCl/SO₂).

(2) Energy Optimization

  • Heat integration: Reuse regeneration heat.

  • Hybrid systems: Amine + membrane for CO₂ capture.

(3) Waste Management

  • Amine waste: Reclaim or incinerate.

  • Caustic sludge: Neutralize before disposal.


4. Future Trends

  • Phase-change solvents: Reduce regeneration energy by 40%.

  • Membrane hybrids: Lower footprint for offshore platforms.

  • AI monitoring: Predictive amine degradation control.

Conclusion

Choose amine scrubbing for high-purity H₂S/CO₂ removal, caustic scrubbers for acidic flue gases, and biological systems for biogas. For Vietnam’s oil/gas and WTE sectors, UOP’s AmineGuard and Evoqua’s bioscrubbers offer cost-effective compliance with environmental regulations.




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