Using the Evolutionary Operation Method to Optimize Gas Absorber Operation
Abstract
The optimization of a gas absorption column (scrubber) provides a convenient tool to introduce the use of the Evolutionary Operation (EVOP) method. The aim of this work is not to specifically identify the overall optimum set of operating conditions for maximizing scrubber performance, but to demonstrate use of the EVOP method. With use of this introductory material, learned principles can be used to optimize results of this study do, however, identify the most favorable packing material and in what direction the optimum will reside for conditions of temperature and scrubber liquor caustic concentration.