Imagine a giant chemical sponge that soaks up CO2 from factory smoke before it hits the air. This project makes that sponge much cheaper to use and more efficient at grabbing pollutants. It's like upgrading an old filter to one that catches almost everything while using far less energy.
Heavy industries like cement and refining struggle with high costs and energy demands when trying to capture CO2. Current solvent technologies are often too expensive to implement at scale.
An optimized carbon capture process using the open-source CESAR1 solvent, including NMPC control software and validated models for Aspen Plus®.
If you are a cement plant operator dealing with high carbon taxes and emissions — this project developed an optimized solvent capture system that increases CO2 capture rates to 98%. This allows you to reach climate neutrality targets more effectively.
If you are a refinery dealing with expensive carbon capture operational costs — this project developed a process that reduces capture costs by at least 47% compared to standard MEA solvents. This significantly lowers the financial burden of decarbonization.
If you are a recycling company dealing with emissions from material processing — this project developed a mobile capture unit and optimized solvent that makes carbon capture viable for the circular economy. It helps you maintain a green profile as your market expands.
The project targets a reduction in capture costs of at least 47% compared to the benchmark MEA solvent process. Overall cost-efficiency is expected to increase by 50%.
Yes, the project demonstrates the technology at TRL 7-8. It is being validated at three sites, including the TCM plant for large-scale industrial projects.
The project uses the CESAR1 solvent, which is described as an open and non-proprietary technology, facilitating easier commercial deployment.
The system uses enhanced waste heat integration to reduce external heat demand and includes an advanced model-based process control system to optimize performance and reduce OPEX.
The project period runs from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with 8 industry partners (67% of the total) and 2 SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 3 universities and 1 research center across 6 countries, indicates a high focus on commercial viability and practical deployment rather than theoretical research.
Contact SINTEF AS in Norway for technical specifications on CESAR1 solvent deployment.
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