REF: B. Mostajeran Goortani, M. Keshavarz B., Solar Heat Utilization in Separation Columns’ Reboiler Case Study: Amine Regenerator in South Pars Gas Complex, Assalouyeh, Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment, 4(No. 2&3), 56-67 (2018).
Abstract:
The amine regenerator of the acid removal unit in South Pars Gas Complex, Assalouyeh, Iran was modeled on 15 Jun 2018 to enhance energy efficiency. This model was designed to assess large-scale columns and facilitate the application of renewable energy through solar thermal energy for the production of low-pressure steam. Various heat transfer fluids, including Therminol oil, sulfur, or salt melt, could be utilized to harness thermal energy from a solar collector and effectively store and transfer it to the reboiler of the columns. The Angstrom model was employed here to simulate solar irradiance, and the data collected for Assalouyeh from 2009 to 2014 were instrumental in this process.
The results indicated that, based on a reboiler duty of around 21.8 MW, a solar collector area of 148,000 m² was necessary, along with a mass of heat transfer and storage medium of 1,247,255 kg oil, 1,787,732 kg salt melt, and 3,803,686 kg sulfur, respectively. This model served as an analytical tool to explore and describe two significant challenges faced during real plant operation: fouling in the amine heat exchangers and an increase in regenerator pressure.
Keywords: Non-equilibrium Model, Amine Regenerator, Concentrated Solar Heat, Heat Storage, Angstrom Model