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Energy Balances
The energy balance for the desulphurisation unit is shown in the table below. The reaction is ;
CaCO3(s) + SO2(g) → CaSO3(s) + CO2(g)
Calcium sulfite is then reacted with oxygen to produce gypsum (CaSO 4・2[H2O]) as shown below.
CaSO3(s)+ .O2(g) + 2H2O(l) → CaSO4・2(H2O)(s)
The overall reaction has a ΔHf for gypsum as -2024.1kJ/mol
(ref: www.ciks.cbt.nist.gov/~garbocz/FireProtection/node6.htm )
The Desulphurisation unit energy balances are based on the following information.
It is assumed that no heat is lost or gained via vessel walls during the process
Flue gas is at 453K (180◦C) and Stream 6 loses heat and reaches Absorber at 318K(45◦C)
ref:http://www.canadiancleanpowercoalition.com/files/9713/5303/7000/AS31-
204_AssessingPost-CombustionCaptureReport.pdf
Heat of formation of gypsum is -2024.1kJ/mol
(ref: www.ciks.cbt.nist.gov/~garbocz/FireProtection/node6.htm)
Heat exchanger(HX4) cools the flue gas to 318K(45◦C)