Adsorption Properties and Permeation Performances of DD3R Zeolite Membranes

Abstract

This modelling paper is focused on the evaluation of the performance of DD3R zeolite membranes for light gases separation. First, the required adsorption properties are calculated by means of a multivariate regression. Then, the Maxwell-Stefan multicomponent transport equations are implemented considering a quaternary equimolar gas mixture (CH4, CO2, CO and N2) on the high-pressure feed side to evaluate the actual permeance and selectivity of the considered gases keeping the low-pressure permeation side at 100 kPa. After validating the model through experimental data taken from the literature, the simulation is performed in a certain range of temperature and pressure. It is found that in the range of considered conditions, the CO2 / CH4 selectivity is higher than 100, increasing with decreasing temperature and pressure. Therefore, the most convenient temperature and pressure conditions where permeance and CO2 / CH4 selectivity are good enough to be of interest for industrial applications are identified.