Economic Optimization of CO2 Capture Process Using MEA-MDEA Mixtures

CO2 emission is the main cause of the greenhouse effect, which consequently leads to the global warming. Most of the CO2 is emitted through combustion processes, especially from the power plant. However, the combustion facilities are essential for the power plant in order to generate heat and power. Therefore, post combustion of CO2 capture process is required in order to treat the flue gases before emitting to the atmosphere. This can be done through the process of amine-based absorption in which the MEA-MDEA is the mixed amine-based solvent as it is capable to remove high concentration of CO2.