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Li X, Wu Y, Wang S, Zhang W, Yang QY, Ma H. Relay Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks for One-Step Helium Purification at Ambient Temperature. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:31464-31472. [PMID: 38840337 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
One-step He purification from natural gas represents a crucial solution for addressing the global He shortages. The prevailing method to produce high-grade He involves cryogenic distillation and ultralow temperature adsorption processes, which is highly cost- and energy-intensive. Separating and purifying He at ambient temperature is a great challenge because the fundamental limitation lies in the boiling point, polarizability, and kinetic diameters of CH4/N2/He gases. In this study, we seek to implement a relay adsorption strategy using Ni(ina)2 and MIL-100(Cr) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to produce high-purity He from ternary mixtures (CH4, N2, and He) at ambient temperature. The CH4/He selectivity in Ni(ina)2 and N2/He selectivity in MIL-100(Cr) both reach record 15.39 and 128.49, respectively, making the relay adsorption for helium purification highly efficient. The breakthrough experiments show that the two MOFs can sequentially adsorb CH4 and N2 in ternary mixtures, producing He with a purity of up to 99.99% in one step. The remarkable separation performance and stability of these MOFs underscore the industrial potential in purifying He at ambient temperature.
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- Xiaoyu Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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Wu Y, Liu S, Wang Q, Chen R, He Y, Fu L, Li W, Yang R. Prediction model and its application of helium extraction OPEX based on response surface methodology. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28775. [PMID: 38617962 PMCID: PMC11015097 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Focusing on the situation of the low helium content in natural gas resource in China and the high cost of helium extraction, the OPEX prediction model of helium extraction that based on the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is proposed. This method applies ASPEN-HYSYS software to simulate the helium extraction process flow for a given product composition, pressure, and temperature; Applying the Design Expert module for Response Surface Methodology(RSM) parameter design, combined with OPEX of existing projects, determine the key influencing factors and upper and lower limits of OPEX, and obtaining the corresponding OPEX for different parameter values; Applying the Box Behnken Design (BBD) principle to optimize the helium extraction process parameters of RSM, based on fitting results and parameter significance verification of second-order regression function, the OPEX prediction model is built.This method is applied to a domestic helium extraction project, and the unit helium extraction cost is between 100 and 119.52 yuan/m3, IRR is 13.37%. The result shows the project has economic benefit, and the method presents a good perspective application.
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- Yiping Wu
- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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- PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing, 10083, China
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Xiao W, Wang H, Cheng A, Wang H, Yang Z, Wu X, Jiang X, He G. Design and Optimization of a Novel Hybrid Membrane-Electrochemical Hydrogen Pump Process for Recovering Helium from NRU off Gas. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:689. [PMID: 37505055 PMCID: PMC10385960 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13070689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Due to the low boiling point of helium, the nitrogen-rich off gas of the nitrogen rejection unit (NRU) in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant usually contains a small amount of CH4, approximately 1-4% He, and associated gases, such as H2. However, it is difficult to separate hydrogen and helium. Here, we propose two different integrated processes coupled with membrane separation, pressure swing adsorption (PSA), and the electrochemical hydrogen pump (EHP) based on different sequences of hydrogen gas removal. Both processes use membrane separation and PSA in order to recover and purify helium, and the EHP is used to remove hydrogen. The processes were strictly simulated using UniSim Design, and an economic assessment was conducted. The results of the economic assessment show that flowsheet #2 was more cost-effective due to the significant reduction in the capacity of the compressor and PSA because of the pre-removal of hydrogen. Additionally, using the response surface methodology (RSM), a Box-Behnken design experiment was conducted, and an accurate and reliable quadratic response surface regression model was fitted through variance analysis. The optimized operating parameters for the integrated process were determined as follows: the membrane area of M101 was 966.6 m2, the permeate pressure of M101 was 100 kPa, and the membrane area of M102 was 41.2 m2. The maximum recovery fraction was 90.66%, and the minimum cost of helium production was 2.21 $/kg. Thus, proposed flowsheet #2 has prospects and value for industrial application.
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- Wu Xiao
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- Shandong Huaxia Shenzhou New Material Co., Ltd., Zibo 256401, China
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- Shandong Huaxia Shenzhou New Material Co., Ltd., Zibo 256401, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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Wang L, Li Y, Pu L, Yang M, Lu H, Gu X, Wang X. Copolyimide membranes fabricated by nonsolvent-induced phase separation for helium extraction from natural gas. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Liu Y, Li N, Cui X, Yan W, Su J, Jin L. A Review on the Morphology and Material Properties of the Gas Separation Membrane: Molecular Simulation. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:1274. [PMID: 36557181 PMCID: PMC9783095 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Gas membrane separation technology is widely applied in different industry processes because of its advantages relating to separation performance and economic efficiency. It is usually difficult and time consuming to determine the suitable membrane materials for specific industrial separation processes through traditional experimental research methods. Molecular simulation is widely used to investigate the microscopic morphology and macroscopic properties of materials, and it guides the improvement of membrane materials. This paper comprehensively reviews the molecular-level exploration of the dominant mechanism and influencing factors of gas membrane-based separation. The thermodynamics and kinetics of polymer membrane synthesis, the molecular interactions among the penetrated gases, the relationships between the membrane properties and the transport characteristics of different gases in the composite membrane are summarized and discussed. The limitations and perspectives of the molecular simulation method in the study of the gas membrane separation process are also presented to rationalize its potential and innovative applications. This review provides a more comprehensive reference for promoting the materials' design and engineering application of the gas separation membrane.
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- Yilin Liu
- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China
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- School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, 535 Clementi Road, Singapore 599489, Singapore
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- School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, No. 28 Xianning West Road, Xi’an 710049, China
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Wang L, Li Y, Zhang P, Chen X, Nian P, Wei Y, Lu H, Gu X, Wang X. Thermally rearranged poly(benzoxazole-co-imide) composite membranes on α-Al2O3 support for helium extraction from natural gas. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Weh R, Xiao G, Sadeghi Pouya E, May EF. Helium recovery and purification by dual reflux pressure swing adsorption. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lee M, Lee G, Jeong Y, Oh WJ, Yeo JG, Lee JH, Choi J. Understanding and improving the modular properties of high-performance SSZ-13 membranes for effective flue gas treatment. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dai Z, Deng J, He X, Scholes CA, Jiang X, Wang B, Guo H, Ma Y, Deng L. Helium separation using membrane technology: Recent advances and perspectives. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Quader MA, Rufford TE, Smart S. Integration of hybrid membrane-distillation processes to recover helium from pre-treated natural gas in liquefied natural gas plants. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Quader MA, Rufford TE, Smart S. Evaluation of Flowsheet Design Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency in Multistage Membrane Processes to Recover Helium. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- M. Abdul Quader
- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072, Australia
- Australian Centre for LNG Futures (ACLNGF), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072, Australia
- Australian Centre for LNG Futures (ACLNGF), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia 4072, Australia
- Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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