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Exergy analysis of two cryogenic air separation processes

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  • van der Ham, L.V.
  • Kjelstrup, S.

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Two process designs of a cryogenic ASU (air separation unit) have been evaluated using exergy analysis. The ASU is part of an IGCC (integrated gasification combined cycle); it is supplying oxygen and nitrogen to the gasifier and nitrogen to the gas turbine. The two process designs separate the same feed into products with the same specifications. They differ in the number of distillation columns that are used; either two or three. Addition of the third column reduced the exergy destruction in the distillation section with 31%. Overall, the three-column design destroyed 12% less exergy than the two-column design. The rational exergy efficiency is defined as the desired exergy change divided by the total exergy change; it is 38% for the three-column design and 35% for the two-column design. Almost half of the exergy destruction is located in compressor after-coolers. Using this heat of compression elsewhere in the IGCC can be an important way to increase the IGCC efficiency. It is proposed to use it for the pre-heating of ASU products or for the production of steam, which can be used as part of the steam turbine cycle.

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  • van der Ham, L.V. & Kjelstrup, S., 2010. "Exergy analysis of two cryogenic air separation processes," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(12), pages 4731-4739.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:35:y:2010:i:12:p:4731-4739
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2010.09.019
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