Air cleaning

Membrane separation

Membrane separation

Objective

Separation+valuation of pollutants present in high concentration (CO2, NH3, VOCs) in gaseous effluents using systems based on membranes made of mainly polymeric materials combined with metal oxides and minerals.

Inlets

Gases with polluting compounds generated in combustion processes, biogas, stripping, etc. which are present in high concentration and can permeate through a membrane.

Efficiency

Separation efficiencies depending on the concentration of the pollutant in the effluent. For example CO2 separation efficiency >95% in biogas streams.

Weaknesses

High concentrations of pollutants are required;
The membranes become saturated and generate efficiency losses;

Products

Decontaminated gaseous effluents; Concentrated gaseous compounds or products obtained from them;

Other outlets

Saturated membranes

Consumption

Energy: Medium
Water: Not applicable
Reagents: Not applicable

Investment

Not available

Operation

Not available

Observations

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Combination with other technologies

1. Production of microalgae -> membrane separation;
2. Cultivation of phototrophic bacteria -> membrane separation;
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TRL - 9
Status Consolidated
Complexity Medium

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