Table 2
Independent model variables (factors) and applied range.
| Variable | Unit | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flue gas temperature | °C | 40 | 50 |
| MEA recirculation rate | m3/h | 300 | 700 |
| MEA concentration | w/w % | 20 | 30 |
| L-R heat exch. min. approach. | ◦C | 5 | 15 |
| Regenerator pressure | bar | 1.5 | 3 |
| Lean MEA temperature | ◦C | 0 | 10 |
| Reboiler boil-up ratio | mole/mole | 0.04 | 0.4 |