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Group members
•2020-CH-255 (Hassnain Faisal)
• 2020-CH-275 (Zeeshan Abid)
• 2020-CH-229 (Arslan Sheraz)
• 2020-Ch-238 (Burhan Bashir)
Enhancing Green Ammonia Synthesis Process By
Adsorber Based Separation
Group Supervisor
Dr. Ing Izzat Iqbal Cheema
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Problem Statements
•Fossil fuels, central to the world's energy needs,
drive economic development but their extraction,
processing, and combustion contribute to
environmental harm, leading to global warming and
adverse economic impacts. Transitioning to
sustainable energy sources is crucial for mitigating
these effects.
• High pressure used in separator. Low pressure in
adsorber is maintained to favor the Separation of
ammonia.
Past Data Analysis
4.
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Capacity
• Wehave Selected the Capacity of
150MTD
• Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park has
400MWh of capacity.
• Each ton of Ammonia Production
Required 9-10 MW of Electricity
Past Data Analysis
Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park, Bahawlpur
Site Selection
5.
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Objectives
Design aninnovative ammonia synthesis
loop incorporating adsorber instead of
separator, aiming for enhances efficiency
01
Optimal Design of multiple stage Reactor ,
adsorber and heat exchangers for maximum
conversion
02
We are capturing ammonia using metal
halides because it will be economical and
efficient compared to the separator.
03
Perform Economic and Energy Analysis to
visualize the efficiency of the system
03
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Methodology
We useit because we get:
• Cost efficiency.
• Use less pressure
• Overall efficient.
• More production.
• Less energy consumption.
:
Absorber instead of Separator:
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Heat ExchangerSelection
Feature Plate Heat Exchanger Double Pipe Heat Exchanger Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Construction Plates with flow channels Two concentric pipes Shell with multiple tubes
Heat Transfer
Area High per unit volume Moderate Moderate to high
Pressure Drop Low Moderate
Moderate to high (depends on
design)
Maintenance
Easier cleaning due to
accessible plates Moderate difficulty More complex cleaning due to tubes
Fouling Sensitivity Less prone to fouling Moderately prone to fouling
Can be prone to fouling depending
on fluids
Cost
Lower for smaller
capacities
Lower for low flow rates and
pressures Moderate to high
Versatility
Limited to moderate
pressures and
temperatures Limited flow rates and pressures
Wide range of pressures,
temperatures, and flow rates
Suitability for:
- Clean fluids - Low
pressure applications -
Sanitary applications
- Low flow rates - Low pressures -
Viscous fluids
- High pressures - High temperatures
- Dirty or viscous fluids - Wide range
of applications
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Design Procedure
ColdIn
Temp= 100°C
Pressure= 30 bar
Flow rates in kg/hr
N2=16241.69889
H2= 3458.201002
AR=1546.753516
NH3=219.9477668
Total =21466.60118
Cold out
Temp= 400°C
Pressure= 30 bar
Flow rates in kg/hr
N2=16241.69889
H2= 3458.201002
AR=1546.753516
NH3=219.9477668
Total =21466.60118
Hot In
Temp= 479.13°C
Pressure= 30bar
Flow rates in kg/hr
N2=15767.98538
H2=3343.84587
AR=1933.441895
NH3=5788.075438
Total=26833.34858
Hot out
Temp= 223.72°C
Pressure= 30bar
Flow rates in Kg/hr
N2=15767.98538
H2=3343.84587
AR=1933.441895
NH3=5788.075438
Total=26833.34858
Design Specs
Heat Exchanger Shell and tube
Type BEM
Material Carbon Steel
Shell passes 1
Tube Passes 1
Pitch Type Triangular
Baffle Single Segmental
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Hazop Analysisof HX
Guide Word Deviation Parameter Cause Consequence Safeguard
More Overheating Temperature Cooling system
failure
Equipment damage, fire
Temperature sensors,
emergency cooling system,
regular maintenance of cooling
system
Less Freezing Temperature Heating system
failure
Equipment damage,
process shutdown
Temperature sensors,
emergency heating system,
regular maintenance of heating
system
Part of Corrosion Material Corrosive process
fluid
Equipment damage, loss of
containment
Material selection, corrosion
monitoring, regular inspection
of equipment for signs of
corrosion
Abnormal Fouling Flow rate Process fluid
contamination
Reduced heat transfer,
process upset
Strainers, regular maintenance
and cleaning of equipment
Reverse Flow reversal Flow direction Piping configuration
or operator error
Reduced heat transfer,
equipment damage
Check valves, operator training
on correct handling of
equipment
Other than Improper installation Equipment
installation
Errors in equipment
installation
Equipment damage, safety
hazard
Quality control of equipment
installation, operator training on
correct installation procedures
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Cost estimation
Costestimation
Total weight of Shell 6118.629 kg
Total weight of heads 3507.98
kg
Cost of Reactor 1 27435.71 $
Cost of Reactor 2 31346.87 $
Cost of Reactor 3 40250.8 $
Cost of Catalyst 125613.4 $
Total cost 224646.7 $
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Hazop Analysis
NodeParameter Guide
Word
Deviation Consequence Safeguard
Reactor Temperature More High
temperature
Thermal runaway,
equipment failure
High-temperature
alarm, cooling
system
Reactor Pressure More High
pressure
Equipment failure,
safety valve failure
High-pressure alarm,
safety valve
Reactor Catalyst flow No No catalyst
flow
Reduced ammonia
production
Low-flow alarm
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Design andSelection of Compressor
Selection
Reciprocating
Centrifuge
Rotary
Reciprocating
Compression
ratio
1.75
Stages
Single
Multiple
Multiple stage
Ideal for 1 stage is
1.2-1.4
Compression
ratio
1.75
Flow rate 26833.25kg/hr
Volume 1.32m2/kg
Work 1876 kJ/kg
Mass flow rate 5.64kg/sec
Power 10 kW
Conditions
• P1=17.07 bar, P2=30 bar
• T=100°C
Detail design link
• https://
eu.docworkspace.com/d/sIJzp-rFb
-8ausQY
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Hazop Analysis
Guideword Deviation Parameter Cause Consequences Safeguards
Less Low
Pressure
Pressure Compressor
failure
Impact to
reactor
Pressure
indicator is
provided
More High
Pressure
Pressure Failure of
pressure
relief valve
Pipe vibration Pressure
indicator is
provided
No No
Flow
Flow Line
leakage
No process gas
into the reactor
Flow indicator
is provided
Adsorbent Selection
Choose adsorbenttype based on
Langmuir Adsorption Isotherm:
q= a*m*b*P/1+b*P
Calculate mass of adsorbent
( ) and volume (V).
𝑚
Column Dimensions
Determine L/D ratio (2-5).
Calculate bed diameter (D)
and length ( ).
𝐿
Saturation Time
Find initial ( ) and final ( o)
𝐶 𝐶
concentrations.
Calculate equilibrium loading (Wsat)
and superficial velocity ( o).
𝑈
Breakthrough Loading
Determine used bed length (Lb) and
breakthrough loading (Wb).
Overall Mass Transfer Coefficient
Calculate internal (Kc internal) and external
(Kc external) mass transfer coefficients.
Determine overall mass transfer coefficient
(Kc) and surface area per unit volume (a).
Saturated Bed Length
Calculate saturated bed length (L last)
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Design Procedure
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Design Calculations
T(K) 298 K
P (Bar) 28 bar
R
8.31E-02
m3.bar.K-
1.mol-1
M.M 10.2818395
1 kmol/kg
den 1.16E+01 kg/m3
visc 1.13E-05 N-s/m2
q
0.0586
kg of NH3 /
kg of Mgcl2
M of Ads 118527.142
1 kg
den of ads 2320 kg/m3
V 51.08928537 m3
Q 2.31E+03 m3/h
D 2.533533503 m
L 10.13413401 m
Hv 11.13413401 m
Co 2.51E+00 kg/m3
C 1.25E-01 kg/m3
Wsat
0.27
kg of NH3 /
kg of Mgcl2
W
0.0135
kg of NH3 /
kg of Mgcl2
V 51.08928537 m3
uo 1.27E-01 m/s
t 5.25E+00 h
tb 5 h
Lb 9.65E+00 m
Lub 4.87E-01 m
Wb
2.58E-01
kg of NH3
/ kg of
Mgcl2
kint 8.91E-03 m/s
Part Dia 2.00E-07 m
porasity 0.005568 -
tourasity 2.5 -
Diffusivity 1.78E-10 m2/s
ke. Int 8.91E-03 m/s
Re 5.20E+00 -
Sc 2.74E+01 -
Sh 9.262672942 -
ke. ext 8.25E-03 m/s
Kc 4.28E-03 m/s
a 2.98E+07 1/m
aKc 1.28E+05 1/s
vz 5.36E-04 m/s
t1 1.86E-03
Lsat 2.68E-03
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Hazop Analysis
NodeGuide word Parameter Deviation Consequence Safeguard Action
Adsorber inlet No Flow Low Incomplete adsorption Flow meter Check flowrate, calibrate
flowmeter
High Overloading Pressure relief valve Adjust flowrate, install pressure
relief valve
Adsorber outlet No Pressure Low Decreased efficiency Pressure gauge Monitor pressure, check for leaks
High Pressurization Pressure relief valve Adjust pressure, install relief valve
Burst disc Install burst disc
Emergency shutdown Implement emergency shutdown
procedure
Adsorbent bed No Temperature Low Reduced adsorption capacity Temperature sensor Monitor temperature, adjust
heating
High Thermal decomposition Temperature controller Monitor temperature, adjust
heating
Fire suppression system Install fire suppression system
Emergency shutdown Implement emergency shutdown
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Cost Estimationof Adsorber
Total weight of shell 2800 lb
Purchased cost of carbon steel
shell 28000lb
11,100 $
Cost of 19 installed 18 inch
manholes
39,672 $
Cost of 1 installed 16 inch
nozzle inlet
690 $
Cost of 1 installed 16 inch
nozzle outlet
828 $
6 installed 1 inch couple 114 $
Cost of packing material
( Activated carbon)
45 $
Cost of Adsorbent MgCl2 535 $
For Packed bed
column following are
the conditions
, 18 inch man holes,
shell ⅝ inch, six 1
inch coupling, flanged
nozzles attached each
10 inch, 2 nozzles of
16 inch
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Socio EconomicConsiderations
Climate
Change
Mitigation
Economic
Benefits
Cost and
Barriers
Job creation
Market
demand
Policy and
Regulatory
Support
Future
Prospects and
Advancements
Sustainability considerations
38.
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FAUGET
UNIVERSITY
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