Amines Technologies
| Comparison of Amine Reclamation Technologies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ion Exchange |
Electro Dialysis |
Vacuum Distillation |
|
| Removal of Heat Stable Salts |
High | Moderate | High |
| Removal of Other Contaminants |
No | No | Yes |
| Removal of Degradation Products | No | No | Yes |
| Particulate Removal | Minimal | Minimal | Maximum |
| Reduced Corrosion | Moderate | Moderate | Maximum |
| Filter Change Out Frequency | No Effect | No Effect | Low |
| Total Iron in Circulating Amine |
No effect | No Effect | Low |
| Foaming | Little Effect | Little Effect | Decreased |
| Reclaimed Solvent Performance |
Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Benefit to Cost Ratio | Moderate | Moderate | High |