Abstract:
Using HYSYS software, simulated analysis was carried out on cryogenic fractional distillation process for CO
2-EOR associated gas (88.15% CO
2 molar fraction) to realize double products recovery. Three kinds of pressurization scheme were designed and analyzed to determine the optimal scheme. The relationships between cold/heat load and the CO
2 output and column bottom temperature of ethane recovery tower and additive recovery tower were analyzed. The influence of additive circulation flow rate on CO
2 product output and purity was also analyzed. Under the simulated conditions, the numerical results indicated that column bottom optimal temperature was 130 ℃ for ethane recovery tower and 135 ℃ for additive recovery tower respectively, optimal additive circulation flowrate was 64.64 kmol/h and CO
2 product purity was up to 99.04%.