In the HPC – EcoEnergi® scheme, the stripping section is strategically divided into two segments to harness the flash steam generated from one section of the solution (for pressure reduction), effectively using it to regenerate another stream of solution. This ingenious cascade regeneration principle significantly enhances thermal efficiency, resulting in an impressive 40% reduction in thermal energy consumption compared to the Genesys® scheme.
The flexibility of this system allows the stripping columns to be fed either in series or in parallel, tailored to meet specific purity and CO2 condition requirements at the battery limits.
The optimal deployment of the HPC – EcoEnergi® scheme is within medium to high-capacity plants, particularly focusing on minimizing operational expenses and addressing challenges posed by the impractical dimensions of a single stripper.
This innovative approach has already been successfully implemented in 70+ new or revamped plants within the syngas and steel sectors, underlining its proven effectiveness and versatility.