The module design was not finally adopted for series production because a dedicated forward hybrid layout was pursued.
In addition, an improved module design was proposed to simplify the recycling of the stainless steel module body while retaining the essential advantage of operating at high pressures.
In this study, the appropriate cell type for periodic boundary conditions (PBC) in CFD analysis for spacer-filled membrane module design was validated by comparing the simulated values of pressure drop with that obtained by experiments.
A constructivist approach was taken and the module design was underpinned by Kolb's model of experiential learning, placing more responsibility on the learners for their own learning and encouraging them to reflect upon their experiences.
A pure gas test carried out using H2 and He confirmed that there were no effects of module configuration in gas permeation behavior, indicating that the upscale of the separation capacity by numbering-up of membranes using our module design was successful.
Furthermore, we suggest that the SS 310S module configuration, CO2 capturing test using Pd Au/ZrO2/PNS membrane and membrane module is very suitable for application as an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) system due to very simple numbering-up stackable module design was successful.
