Integration of pressure swing adsorption with a power plant for CO2 capture/utilization and N2 production

US10677160B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Narasimhan Sundaram · Annandale, US
• Ramesh Gupta · Berkeley Heights, US
• Hans Thomann · Bedminster, US
• Hugo S. Caram · Allentown, US
• Loren K. Starcher · Longboat Key, US
• Franklin F. Mittricker · Jamul, US
• Simon C. Weston · Annandale, US
• Scott J. Weigel · Allentown, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 23, 2016
• Grant date: Jun 9, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 1, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E20/16
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for combined cycle power generation while reducing or mitigating emissions during power generation. Recycled exhaust gas from a power generation combustion reaction can be separated using a swing adsorption process so as to generate a high purity CO2 stream while reducing/minimizing the energy required for the separation and without having to reduce the temperature of the exhaust gas. This can allow for improved energy recovery while also generating high purity streams of carbon dioxide and nitrogen.