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Modeling the phase equilibria of the HIx mixture using the SAFT-VRE equation of state: Binary systems

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Abstract

The design and optimization of the separation units of the sulfur-iodine (SI) cycle process for hydrogen production requires a comprehensive analysis of the phase behavior of complex electrolyte solutions. Here, we apply the SAFT-VRE equation of state for electrolyte solutions to represent the phase equilibria of the HIx mixture (HI + H2O + I2) encountered in the reactive distillation column of the SI process. The phase equilibria of the binary mixtures (I2 + H2O, HI + I2 and H2O + HI) are accurately represented with the SAFT-VRE model. One key advantage of the SAFT-VRE model is the possibility to predict phase equilibria at high pressures and the densities of the coexistent phases, as well as the mean activity and osmotic coefficients of HI.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)978-991
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2010
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Electrolyte solutions
  • Hydrogen iodide
  • Hydrogen production
  • Iodine
  • SAFT equation of state
  • Thermochemical cycle

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