This chapter describes the process design for the production of geopolymerized perlite, which is used as packing material in the design of a packed-column for ammonia gas absorption. The process involves the collection of raw perlite, geopolymerization, quality testing, and fabrication of geopolymerized packing material. The thermal stability, chemical resistance, and compression strength of the material will be tested to ensure it is an ideal packing material. Recent research indicates that 45% by weight Na2SiO3 exhibited the highest retained mass and compressive strength, making it a potential packing material with a packing factor of 0.00175/ft. The process design will provide a solution to the dilemmas of existing packing materials used in the industry.
Author(s) Details:
Lola Domnina Pestaño,
Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines and Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.
Clariezle Joy E. Soliven,
Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.
Jewel Christine F. Tirado,
Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.