Post-combustion decarbonisation processes

Post-combustion decarbonisation processes are focused on the separation of CO2 from flue gases. The process route is ideally suitable for conventional power stations and energy conversion systems. The main energy conversion processes and components (steam boilers, gas turbines) are described and performances are given. The state-of-the-art process to separate CO2 from a flue gas, using the monoethanolamine solvent is discussed and performances of the leading processes are presented. Several development options are suggested such as improvement of available solvents and processes, novel absorption processes and membranes.