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Enhanced downstream processing of NGL using intensified fluid separation technologies

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  • Bosman, Danforth Brandon
  • Li, Qing
  • Kiss, Anton A.

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Downstream processing of natural gas liquids (NGL) provides feedstock needed for plastic production, upgraded fuels and heating, but it is one of the largest high-pressure and energy intensive processes. This original study is the first to integrate novel process intensification options from a holistic viewpoint for the full process covering all sections: 1) NGL recovery, 2) NGL fractionation, and 3) isomerization. Intensified fluid separation technologies (e.g. complex columns, thermal coupling, and heat pumps) are explored and integrated into a full NGL process to improve the energy efficiency and mitigate GHG emissions, and to establish the limits of operation, utility usage, and specific product costs. All NGL processes are rigorously simulated in Aspen Plus, and evaluated based on a fair economic and sustainability analysis.

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  • Bosman, Danforth Brandon & Li, Qing & Kiss, Anton A., 2024. "Enhanced downstream processing of NGL using intensified fluid separation technologies," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 296(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:296:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224009599
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131186
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