Software for the simulation of gases separation instalations with zeolite membranes

Abstract

The simulation of gases separation processes is a very important field of the scientific work; it affects directly the chemical technologies related to petroleum refining, petrochemical, fine chemistry, gaseous fuels (methane, synthetic gas and hydrogen) and biotechnology, among other economic activities. This paper, presents an important tool for the simulation of gas separation processes using zeolite membranes in several configurations. The tool is based on a mathematical model using differential equations, algebraic operations and integration processes, so it is necessary to apply numerical methods to solve the mathematical model, which brings a higher complexity level to the general algorithm. This software is the solution for the mathematical model of three of the classic technological schemas for gases separation using membranes with adsorptive properties.

Keywords

• algorithm
• gas separation
• membrane
• simulation
• software