Amine purification system for heat stable salt removal
Efficiently remove corrosive heat stable salts from amine circuits to enhance operational efficiency and lower material costs in carbon capture and purification processes.

The AmiPur® PLUS from Kovalus Separation Solutions is a robust ion exchange amine purification system ideal for petrochemical, fertilizer, and coal plants. It employs Recoflo® ion exchange technology to continuously remove heat stable salts from amine circuits, crucial for maintaining low corrosive levels and enhancing absorber performance in carbon capture processes. This system is integral in refining carbon dioxide and purifying amines, benefiting operations by reducing amine purchasing costs and equipment corrosion. Compact and efficient, it seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, offering continuous operation with minimal downtime. The AmiPur® PLUS is engineered for durability with materials resistant to harsh industrial environments, ensuring long-term reliability and reduced maintenance. It supports automation with PLC integration, streamlining operations and minimizing manual intervention.
Benefits
- Reduces operational costs by decreasing amine purchasing through efficient recycling.
- Enhances production efficiency with continuous removal of contaminants, minimizing absorber fouling.
- Minimizes equipment wear and corrosion, prolonging service life and reducing maintenance needs.
- Compact design saves valuable plant space without sacrificing performance.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing systems, supporting smooth operational transitions.
- Applications
- Carbon capture and storage,Gas,Fertilizer plants,Oil,Coal plants,Petrochemical plants,Refineries
- End products
- Refined carbon dioxide,Ammonia,Purified amines,Cleaned coal emissions,Ethylene,Urea
- Steps before
- HSS Identification,Amine Circuit Setup,Amine Loading
- Steps after
- Amine Recycling,Carbon Dioxide Capture,Carbon Dioxide Storage
- Input ingredients
- lean amine solution,amine circuit,heat stable salts,HSS contaminants
- Output ingredients
- purified amine,recycled amine,reduced HSS levels
- Ion Exchange Type
- Recoflo®
- Purity Level
- Consistently low HSS levels
- Automation
- Continuous operation
- Space Requirement
- Small footprint
- Working mechanism
- Ion exchange
- Integrated steps
- Continuous removal of Heat Stable Salts (HSS)
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Footprint
- Small
- Purification process
- Amine purification in oil,gas refineries
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Compact footprint
- Small
- Control panel type
- PLC-controlled
- Discharge method
- Continuous
- Filtration system
- Ion exchange
- System configuration
- AmiPur PLUS / AmiPur CCS
- Market info
- Kovalus Separation is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) separation equipment, specializing in tailored solutions for complex filtration and separation needs, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in various industries.