What is the cooling capacity of methanol washing?
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I’m a beginner. What is the cooling capacity in methanol washing?
For example, a refrigerator needs cooling capacity to function.
The absorption of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide by methanol is an exothermic process; therefore, it is also favorable for the temperature to be low during absorption. The breakdown of carbon dioxide is an endothermic process, which generates cold energy. In industrial production, cold loss occurs when cooling is provided; therefore, refrigeration equipment is needed to supply an additional amount of cold energy in order to maintain a balance.
Cooling capacity is another term for heat; to raise the temperature, heat must be supplied, while to lower the temperature, heat must be removed. The low-temperature methanol washing process requires operation at low temperatures, and it needs a refrigeration system to remove heat. The amount of heat removed is equivalent to the amount of cooling capacity provided; if the refrigeration capacity is insufficient, it is commonly referred to as a lack of cooling capacity. (It feels like I’m playing with words:D)