Membrane CO₂ Separation Simulator

A user-friendly tool for simulating membrane-based CO₂ capture from flue gas.

What It Does

This simulator helps you design and analyze membrane systems for capturing CO₂ from post-combustion flue gas. It calculates:

• CO₂ capture efficiency
• Required membrane area
• Energy consumption
• Operating costs (OPEX)

Quick Start

1. Run the simulator

   python interactive_simulator_compact.py

2. Set your parameters in the GUI:

   • Feed flow rate
   • CO₂ concentration
   • Operating pressure and temperature
   • Membrane type

3. Click "Run Simulation" to see results

Files

• interactive_simulator_compact.py - Main GUI application
• membrane_separation.py - Core membrane model
• simulation_core.py - Simulation engine
• opex_calculator.py - Cost calculations
• auto_optimizer.py - Automatic optimization tools

Key Features

• Interactive GUI - Easy-to-use interface
• Real-time Results - Instant calculation and visualization
• Cost Analysis - OPEX calculations included
• Parameter Sweep - Explore different operating conditions
• Auto Optimizer - Find optimal settings automatically

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• numpy
• matplotlib
• scipy
• tkinter (usually included with Python)

Installation

# Install required packages
pip install numpy matplotlib scipy

Example Use Cases

• Design membrane systems for power plant flue gas
• Optimize operating conditions
• Compare different membrane materials
• Calculate capture costs

Building Executable

To create a standalone executable that doesn't require Python:

pip install pyinstaller
pyinstaller --onefile --windowed --name=MembraneSimulator --exclude-module=PyQt5 --exclude-module=PyQt6 interactive_simulator_compact.py

The executable will be in the dist folder.

Note for macOS users: The build creates MembraneSimulator.app which you can double-click to run.

Note for Windows users: Use the same command - it will create MembraneSimulator.exe

Support

For questions or issues, please refer to the code documentation or modify parameters in the GUI.

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Compact Membrane Separation Package - Updated December 2025