PhD Studentship - A Study on Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) for CO2 Capture

This project is aimed to develop and advance a Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology for its application to various industries for CO₂ capture. To achieve the objective, you will try to enhance the process design, e.g. the step sequence of a cycle, explore novel CO₂-selective porous materials, e.g. structured adsorbents, and ultimately optimise the operating conditions for a greater performance given the chosen adsorbent.

This project will involve theoretical design of a PSA system using Equilibrium Theory analysis, followed by both numerical simulation using commercial software and experimental campaign using a PSA rig in the lab to vindicate the performance of the proposed PSA system. The feasibility of the CO₂ capture process using adsorption will be evaluated in comparison to other capture technologies through techno-economic assessment. 

Further Information:

• Chen and Ahn, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 62, 5286 (2023): doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04654
• Ahn et al., Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 59, 6053 (2020): doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b05862

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Principal Supervisor: Dr Hyungwoong Ahn

Eligibility: 

Minimum entry qualification - an Honours degree at 2:1 or above (or International equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline, possibly supported by an MSc Degree. Further information on English language requirements for EU/Overseas applicants.

Funding:

Applications are welcomed from self-funded students, or students who are applying for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or elsewhere.

Further information and other funding options.

Informal Enquiries: H.Ahn@ed.ac.uk

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