Development of a Pressure Swing Adsorption Process for CO2 Capture from Flue Gas Using Solid Amine Sorbents

In this dissertation the key results regarding the use of solid amines for post combustion CO₂ capture from flue gas by PSA are presented. The effects of different parameters on the performance of the PSA process in terms of recovery and purity of CO₂ and the required energy are discussed. The process conditions under which the separation goal is achievable are provided. The role of water in the PSA process performance is explored. Finally two hypothetical sorbents are proposed. The use of these sorbents can improve the performance of the PSA process in terms of water recovery in the CO₂-enriched product.