@inproceedings{cd624cc8f7344423890ccf4f4f0192aa,
title = "Membrane–cryogenic Distillation Hybrid Processes for Cost-effective Argon Production from Air",
abstract = "This work develops novel hybrid membrane–cryogenic distillation processes, wherein a membrane unit is integrated with a cryogenic distillation column for energy-efficient argon production from air. The potential of commercially available polymeric membranes is considered. The performance of hybrid flowsheets is analysed using rigorous simulation software integrated with a user-defined model of the membrane. Conventional cryogenic distillation and novel hybrid membrane–cryogenic distillation technologies are compared in terms of energy required per mole of argon produced. Results show that energy savings – around 3% of equivalent power demand – can be obtained when the membrane is placed in parallel to the distillation column, and that the membrane is best placed close to the bottom of the distillation column.",
keywords = "cryogenic air separation, argon production, gas membrane separation, membrane-distillation hybrid",
author = "Merve Ceylan and Megan Jobson and Robin Smith",
year = "2017",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-444-63965-3.50188-4",
language = "English",
series = "Computer Aided Chemical Engineering",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 27th European Symposium on Computer-Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE-27)",
}
