Separation Science and Technology, Vol.45, No.9, 1295-1301, 2010
Effect of Si/Al Ratio on CO2-CH4 Adsorption and Selectivity in Synthesized SAPO-34
Impact of Si/Al ratio on the adsorption capacity and separation selectivity of CO2/CH4 in SAPO-34 has been investigated. SAPO-34 samples were synthesized with two Si/Al ratios (0.2 and 0.3). A batch adsorption volumetric apparatus was used to measure the adsorption equilibrium capacity and derive the equilibrium isotherms. The tests were performed in a wide range of pressure from normal to 3000kPa and three levels of temperatures from 277 to 298K. Results proved decreasing Si/Al ratio, from 0.3 to 0.2, improved CO2 separation from CH4.
Keywords:adsorption;CO2;CH4 separation;molecular sieve;SAPO-34;Si;Al ratio;silicoaluminophosphate;synthesis