SINTEF TILLER PILOT (NO3.5a)

The Tiller plant is excellent to test new solvent systems. The total liquid holdup is about 700 litres, thus more expensive solvent systems is possible to test without giving high costs. The results are easily scaled up to industrial sizes since the gas-liquid conditions in the towers are very similar. Modifications and additional instrumentation of the plant may be done inexpensively.

We offer access to the pilot plant for performing solvent test campaigns. CO2 concentrations up to 30 % CO2 have been tested. Solvent emission tests with various contaminates may be performed including tests with mist particles by using our mist generator. Skilled scientists and technicians are available to assist visiting partners. 

SINTEF have long experience in gas sampling and analysing. Skilled scientists and technicians are available to assist visiting partners. A desk with internet access will be available during the stay. The analysis facility is very good including advanced analysis of degradation products due to a very well-equipped analytical laboratory.

Operational constraints

• Both pilots are located inside buildings. The solvent to be tested must be approved by SINTEF/NTNU to ensure safe working environments for all. If needed the working environment will be monitored by manual gas sampling during the campaign.
• Local HSE rules must be followed.
• The solvent must pass corrosion tests (either satisfactory corrosion data for solvent is provided beforehand or SINTEF will run their own corrosion tests)
• Main operator from either NTNU/SINTEF will be needed to ensure safe operation of the pilot.

SINTEF Industry has implemented and maintains a quality management system that fulfils the requirements of the standard NS-EN ISO 9001:2008 within research and development in materials technology, advanced materials and nanotechnology, applied chemistry and biotechnology, oil and gas, and green energy and process industry.

Both plants are very well instrumented and controlled such that steady-state conditions in the column are easily obtained. At Tiller the desorbers are heat-traced keeping close to adiabatic conditions and the burners give a constant and reliable source of gas. The lab pilot operates with synthetic flue gas.

Data management systems have been made such that the results are easily processed and presented. Experienced and skilled technicians/scientists give the necessary support to get the best out of the campaign program. Both facilities are very flexible with easy access to all parts of the plant. Modifications and additional instrumentation of the plant may be done inexpensively.