Study on Shipboard Carbon Capture Technology with the MEA-AMP-Mixed Absorbent Based on Ship Applicability Perspective

Ocean-going ships powered by diesel engines were the main source of CO2 emissions in the marine environment, and it was imperative to study shipboard carbon capture technology. Based on this, the whole process of CO2 absorption and desorption was studied with a mixed amine (MEA + AMP). The effective cycle time, CO2 absorption capacity, desorption efficiency, energy consumption, foaming and volatilization characteristics, and other key parameters were compared and analyzed under the conditions of required capture efficiency by ships. The MEA20% + AMP10% solution showed good CO2 absorption performance. At 80% capture efficiency, the desorption efficiency was more than 50%. The absorption capacity was close to that of the MEA30% solution, and the cycle time was basically the same. The effective cycle time under the reaction time of 2 s was also determined, which was an important parameter for setting the desorption frequency and had a great effect on reducing the desorption energy consumption. This work can provide an important reference value for the real ship application of carbon capture devices.