Modeling the phase equilibria of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide in mixture with hydrocarbons and water using the PCP-SAFT equation of state

The perturbed-chain polar statistical associating fluid theory (PCP-SAFT) equation of state is applied to correlate phase equilibria for mixtures of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) with alkanes, with aromatics, and with water over wide temperature and pressure ranges. The binary mixtures of H₂S–methane and CO₂–methane are studied in detail including vapor–liquid, liquid–liquid and fluid–solid phase equilibria. Very satisfying results were obtained for the binary mixtures as well as for the ternary mixture of H₂S–CO₂–methane using the (constant) interaction parameters of the binary pairs.     

The radiolysis of mixtures of carbon dioxide and hydrogen

The self-radiolysis of CO₂ in excess tritium (³H₂) has been studied at pressures of 0.1 to 1.0 atm, temperatures of ?80° to +100°C, and in the presence of added H₂O, He, or Ar. The primary products of decomposition are CO and ³H₂O. Secondary products are C³H₄, C₂³H₄, and a white polymer. The rates of disappearance of CO₂ and formation of products and G-;values were measured. The disappearance of CO₂ initially obeys first-order kinetics, then slows down with time at a rate depending upon the initial pressure of ³H₂. The initial rates are proportional to pressures of CO₂ and ³H₂. They are independent of temperature, decreased by addition of H₂O vapor, and increased by addition of He or Ar. The proposed mechanism of decomposition of CO₂ and formation of products involves ionization of CO₂ followed by dissociative recombination forming CO and O. Then the O reacts with a hydrogen-containing species forming OH and H₂O, and a back reaction forms CO₂ from CO and OH.     

Microdetermination of carbon and hydrogen using nitrogen as a transport gas

Summary A method for the microdetermination of carbon and hydrogen is described. In this method a sample is burned in a stream of nitrogen by adding a suitable amount of oxygen generated electrolytically. In the combustion tube, a new absorbent for halogens and sulphur oxides, a combustion catalyst and a roll of reduced copper gauze are packed. Nitrogen oxides resulting from samples containing nitrogen are reduced to nitrogen by the copper gauze. About 50 successive determinations can be carried out with a copper gauze without renewing it. A new absorbent for halogens and sulphur oxides has an extremely high capacity compared with the usual absorbents such as silver wire, or silver granules, and it does not damage the combustion tube when it is exhausted. For the absorption tubes for water and carbon dioxide, the author's metal needle tubes are used, and the results obtained with various samples are found to be satisfactory.

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Zusammenfassung Ein Verfahren zur Mikrobestimmung von Kohlenstoff und Wasserstoff wurde beschrieben. Dabei wird die Probe im Stickstoffstrom verbrannt, dem eine geeignete Menge elektrolytisch hergestellten Sauerstoffs zugemischt wird. Ein neues Absorptionsmittel für Halogene und Schwefeloxyde, ein Verbrennungskatalysator und eine Rolle aus reduziertem Kupferdrahtnetz dienen als Rohrfüllung. Die Stickstoffoxyde aus stickstoffhältigen Substanzen werden am Kupferdrahtnetz reduziert. Etwa 50 Bestimmungen können ohne Erneuerung der Drahtnetzrolle durchgeführt werden. Das neue Absorptionsmittel für Halogene und Schwefeloxyde hat im Vergleich zu dem sonst verwendeten Silberdraht oder granuliertem Silber eine besonders große Kapazität und beschädigt das Verbrennungsrohr nicht, wenn es erschöpft ist. Als Absorptionsröhrchen für Wasser und Kohlendioxyd werden die vom Verfasser angegebenen Metall-Nadel-Röhrchen verwendet. Die mit verschiedenen Substanzen erhaltenen Resultate sind befriedigend.

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Résumé On décrit une méthode de microdosage du carbone et de l'hydrogène. Dans cette méthode, on brûle l'échantillon dans un courant d'azote, en ajoutant une quantité convenable d'oxygène (formé électrolytiquement). On dispose dans le tube à combustion un nouvel absorbant des halogènes et des oxydes du soufre, un catalyseur de combustion et une toile de cuivre réduit enroulée. Les oxydes d'azote provenant des échantillons qui contiennent de l'azote sont réduits en azote par la toile de cuivre. On peut effectuer environ 50 dosages successifs avec une toile de cuivre, sans la changer. Le nouvel absorbant des halogènes et des oxydes du soufre a une capacité extrêmement élevée par rapport aux absorbants usuels, tels qu'un fil d'argent ou des grains d'argent, et il n'abîme pas le tube à combustion quand il est épuisé. En ce qui concerne les tubes à absorption pour l'eau et le gaz carbonique, on utilise les tubes à aiguilles métalliques de l'auteur. Les résultats obtenus avec divers échantillons ont été satisfaisants.

     

GCA-EoS: A SAFT group contribution model—Extension to mixtures containing aromatic hydrocarbons and associating compounds

GCA-EoS is the first equation of state that takes into account association using a SAFT-like group contribution term. It has been recently upgraded to deal simultaneously with multiple associating and solvating groups. In this work a review of applications and parameters revisions are presented and the GCA-EoS extension to aromatic hydrocarbons is discussed. These compounds are important in different industrial fields (textile, fine chemicals, pharmaceutical, petrochemicals, materials, etc.). Moreover, compounds like phenol play a major role not only in several polymers syntheses but also in biomass processing mixtures. Specifically, the extension to systems containing aromatic hydrocarbons (BETX and alkylbenzenes), water and alkanols is discussed.     

Critical phenomena in a mixture of methane,carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide

Ng, H.-J., Robinson, D.B. and Leu, A.-D., 1985. Critical phenomena in a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Fluid Phase Equilibria, 19:273-286.The two- and three-phase boundaries for a mixture containing nominally 0.50 mole fraction methane, 0.10 mole fraction carbon dioxide and 0.40 mole fraction hydrogen sulfide were determined experimentally for a range of temperatures from c. 29 to – 83°C at pressures up to c. 13 MPa.The two-phase boundary curve commences with a conventional hydrogen-sulfide-rich liquid dew point locus which passes through an upper retrograde region and terminates at a vapor-hydrogen-sulfide-rich liquid critical point at ? 16.9°C and 11.03 MPa. The phase boundary then follows a bubble point locus which terminates at a hydrogen-sulfide-rich liquid-methane-rich liquuid critical point at ?45.6°C and 8.79 MPa. After this the boundary turns sharply upwards to higher pressures at lower temperatures. This separates the single phase from a second retrograde-like two-liquid region.The three-phase boundary enclosing a hydrogen-sulfide-rich liquid-methane-rich liquid—vapor region terminates when the methane-rich liquid dew point locus and the three-phase bubble point locus meet at a third critical point occurring at ?57.5°C and 6.62 MPa.The measurements and observations were made using a sapphire cylinder as an equilibrium cell. Phase compositions and phase volume percentages were measured under a number of selected conditions in both the two- and three-phase regions.     

Micro gas analysis system for measurement of atmospheric hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide

A honeycomb structure microchannel scrubber was developed to achieve efficient and stable gas collection. A thin porous membrane was pasted on a microchannel by the adhesive force of a fresh polydimethylsiloxane surface. The microchannel scrubber achieved much more efficient gas collection than conventional impingers and diffusion scrubbers. Two sets of the microchannel scrubbers and detectors were integrated in a 10 cm x 9 cm plastic board to create a micro gas analysis system (microGAS) for simultaneous measurements of H2S and SO2. The whole system including a battery was incorporated in a carrying case 34 cm W x 16 cm D x 17 cm H for use in the field. Liquid flows at 30 microl min(-1) were obtained by bimetal micropumps. The estimated detection limits were 0.1 ppbv for H2S and 1 ppbv for SO2. The system was demonstrated for real atmospheric gas analysis, and the results agreed well with data concurrently obtained by ion chromatography coupled with a cylindrical diffusion scrubber. The system we developed allowed automated continuous analyses in the field and achieved a much higher time resolution compared to those by ion chromatographic analysis.     

Solubilities of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide in propylene carbonate,N-methylpyrrolidone and sulfolane

Gas solubilities of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide have been measured in propylene carbonate, N-methylpyrrolidone and sulfolane at several temperatures ranging from 298 to 373 K and in the pressure range 51–2330 kPa. Values of the Henry's law constant and of heat of solution were derived from the solubility data. The experimental results have been correlated with the Soave-Redlich-Kwong equation of state using a binary interaction parameter.     

The microdetermination of carbon dioxide,oxygen, carbon monoxide,and hydrogen in gaseous mixtures Krogh method

Summary The analysis of gases by theKrogh technique of entrapping a bubble under glycerol and exposing it to selective absorbents has been examined to assess its value as a means of determining quantitatively oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrogen in volumes of sample of the microlitre order. The method, after modifications to accommodate for non-specificity of the absorption reagents, has given satisfactory performance, and it possesses the additional advantage of simplicity of apparatus.

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Zusammenfassung Das gasanalytische Verfahren vonKrogh, wonach eine Gasblase in Glycerin eingeschlossen und unter dem Mikroskop der Einwirkung selektiver Absorptionsmittel ausgesetzt wird, wurde geprüft, um seine Eignung zur quantitativen Bestimmung von Sauerstoff, Kohlendioxyd, Kohlenmonoxyd und Wasserstoff in Proben der Größenordnung von Mikrolitern festzustellen. Das Verfahren wurde modifiziert, um es der Verwendung nicht spezifischer Absorptionsreagenzien anzupassen, und läßt sich nun in befriedigender Form durchführen. Es bietet den zusätzlichen Vorteil der Einfachheit in apparativer Hinsicht.

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Résumé La technique d'analyse de gaz deKrogh qui consiste à emprisonner une bulle de gaz sous du glycerol et à l'exposer à des réactifs absorbants sélectifs a été éprouvée pour le dosage de l'oxygène, du gaz carbonique, de l'oxyde de carbone et de l'hydrogène sur des échantillons dont le volume est de l'ordre de grandeur du microlitre. La méthode a fourni des résultats satisfaisants après certaines modifications destinées à tenir compte de la non spécificité des réactifs absorbants; elle présente l'avantage complémentaire de la simplicité de l'appareillage mis en oeuvre.

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The author wishes to thank Mr.F. J. Woodman who initiated this work, and Mr.I. Waide for technical co-operation. This paper is published by permission of the Managing Director, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (Industrial Group).     

High temperature separation of carbon dioxide/hydrogen mixtures using facilitated supported ionic liquid membranes

Efficiently separating CO₂ from H₂ is one of the key steps in the environmentally responsible uses of fossil fuel for energy production. A wide variety of resources, including petroleum coke, coal, and even biomass, can be gasified to produce syngas (a mixture of CO and H₂). This gas stream can be further reacted with water to produce CO₂ and more H₂. Once separated, the CO₂ can be stored in a variety of geological formations or sequestered by other means. The H₂ can be combusted to operate a turbine, producing electricity, or used to power hydrogen fuel cells. In both cases, only water is produced as waste. An amine-functionalized ionic liquid encapsulated in a supported ionic liquid membrane (SILM) can separate CO₂ from H₂ with a higher permeability and selectivity than any known membrane system. This separation is accomplished at elevated temperatures using facilitated transport supported ionic liquid membranes.     

A simple method for the microdetermination of carbon and hydrogen using nitrogen as a transport gas

Summary A simple and quick method for the microdetermination of carbon and hydrogen is described. The substance is oxidized by copper oxide and the combustion gases are transported by nitrogen. Nitrogen oxides are removed by reduced copper. Sulphur-containing compounds are combusted over manganese oxide-silver oxide catalyst. With one filling more than 300 analyses can be performed.

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Zusammenfassung Eine einfache und schnelle Methode zur Mikrobestimmung von Kohlenstoff und Wasserstoff wurde beschrieben. Die Substanz wird mit Kupferoxid oxydiert, als Transportgas dient Stickstoff. Stickstoffoxide werden mit reduziertem Kupfer entfernt. Schwefelhältige Verbindungen werden über einem Manganoxid-Silberoxid-Katalysator verbrannt. Eine Rohrfüllung reicht für mehr als 300 Analysen.

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Résumé On décrit une méthode simple et rapide pour le microdosage du carbone et de l'hydrogène. On oxyde la substance par l'oxyde de cuivre et l'on utilise l'azote comme gaz vecteur pour les gaz de combustion. On élimine les oxydes de l'azote par le cuivre réduit. On brûle les composés contenant du soufre sur catalyseur manganèse-oxyde d'argent. Un seul remplissage permet de réaliser plus de 300 analyses.

     

Predictive use of a SAFT EOS for phase equilibria of some hydrocarbons and their binary mixtures

A systematic study of several hydrocarbons with a SAFT equation of state (EOS) is presented. First, it is shown that the phase behavior of the whole family of n-alkanes may be represented with the use of only three parameters. The approach is then extended to moderately branched alkanes, alkenes and ring compounds using one additional property, namely normal boiling point. Binary mixtures are also investigated and reasonable results are obtained with no additional binary parameters.     

Inhibition of corrosion and hydrogenation of carbon steel in media containing hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide with low concentrations of salts of oxyethylated amines

Impedance spectroscopy was used to study the protective action of salts of higher aliphatic oxyethylated amines as universal inhibitors of the hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide corrosion and hydrogenation of carbon steel.     

Vapor–liquid critical properties of multi-component mixtures containing carbon dioxide and n-alkanes

Vapor–liquid critical temperatures, pressures and densities of multi-component mixtures containing CO₂ and n-alkanes (C4–C7) were measured in a high-pressure view cell by direct visual observations. The molar ratio of alkanes was fixed during the experiment while the composition of CO₂ was varied over the whole range. The critical loci show type I fluid phase behavior if the n-alkanes mixture is treated as a pseudo-continuous component, while correspondingly, CO₂ is a discrete component. The critical properties were calculated by Redlich–Kwong–Soave equation of state (SRK) combined with a renormalization group correction (RG). The predictions of critical properties by SRK + RG are in good agreement with the experimental results.     

Enthalpies of dissociation of clathrate hydrates of carbon dioxide,nitrogen, (carbon dioxide + nitrogen), and (carbon dioxide + nitrogen + tetrahydrofuran)

A calorimetric technique is described for measuring the enthalpy of dissociation liberated from solid hydrates. In this study, the enthalpies of dissociation were determined at T =  273.65 K andp =  0.1 MPa for simple and mixed hydrates of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, (carbon dioxide  +  nitrogen), and (carbon dioxide  +  nitrogen  +  tetrahydrofuran) using an isothermal microcalorimeter. The addition of tetrahydrofuran (THF) promoted hydrate stability and increased the number of guest molecules encaged in the small and large cavities of the hydrate lattice, resulting in lower enthalpy of dissociation, compared with structure II hydrate. The composition ratio of guest molecules did not affect the enthalpy of dissociation, which was found to be nearly constant for the same mixture.     

Determination of carbon monoxide,methane and carbon dioxide in refinery hydrogen gases and air by gas chromatography

This paper illustrates a method for determining trace amounts of CO, CH4 and CO2 with the detection limit of 0.15, 0.15 and 0.20 microg/l, respectively, in refinery hydrogen gases or in air. A simple modification of a gas chromatograph equipped with a flame-ionization detector is presented. A Porapak Q column, additionally connected with a short molecular sieve 5A packed column and a catalytic hydrogenation reactor on the Ni catalyst have been applied. The principle of the analytical method proposed is the separation of CO from O2 before the introduction of CO to the methanizer. The analytical procedure and examples of the results obtained have been presented. The modification applied makes it possible to use the GC instrument for other determinations, requiring utilization of the Porapak Q column and the flame-ionization detector. In such cases, the short molecular sieve 5A column and the methanizer can be by-passed.     

Single-walled carbon nanotubes as stationary phase in gas chromatographic separation and determination of argon, carbon dioxide and hydrogen

A chromatographic technique is introduced based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) as stationary phase for separation of Ar, CO₂ and H₂ at parts per million (ppm) levels. The efficiency of SWCNTs was compared with solid materials such as molecular sieve, charcoal, multi-walled carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers. The morphology of SWCNTs was optimized for maximum adsorption of H₂, CO₂ and Ar and minimum adsorption of gases such as N₂, O₂, CO and H₂O vapour. To control temperature of the gas chromatography column, peltier cooler was used. Mixtures of Ar, CO₂ and H₂ were separated according to column temperature program. Relative standard deviation for nine replicate analyses of 0.2 mL H₂ containing 10 μL of each Ar or CO₂ was 2.5% for Ar, 2.8% for CO₂ and 3.6% for H₂. The interfering effects of CO, and O₂ were investigated. Working ranges were evaluated as 40-600 ppm for Ar, 30-850 ppm for CO₂ and 10-1200 ppm for H₂. Significant sensitivity, small relative standard deviation (RSD) and acceptable limit of detection (LOD) were obtained for each analyte, showing capability of SWCNTs for gas separation and determination processes. Finally, the method was used to evaluate the contents of CO₂ in air sample.     

Thermodesorption of mixtures. Hydrocarbon, hydrogen sulfide and oxygen from the surface of molybdenum sulfide

The presence of hydrogen sulfide and oxygen in mixtures increases the number of sites for dissociative desorption on the surface of MoS₂ as compared with the adsorption of individual hydrocarbons. This phenomenon can be explained by a change in the coordination state of the active sites (molybdenum ions) upon the adsorption of the gases mentioned.

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