WO2024079519A1 - A system and method for capturing carbon dioxide (co2) - Google Patents

A system and method for capturing carbon dioxide (co2) Download PDF

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WO2024079519A1
WO2024079519A1 PCT/IB2022/062757 IB2022062757W WO2024079519A1 WO 2024079519 A1 WO2024079519 A1 WO 2024079519A1 IB 2022062757 W IB2022062757 W IB 2022062757W WO 2024079519 A1 WO2024079519 A1 WO 2024079519A1
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Dr. Santosh ASHOK KADAPURE
Mr. Prasad GOPALAKRISHNA HEGDE
Dr. Laxmikant RAMACHANDRA PATIL
Dr. Basavaraj GUNDAPPA KATAGERI
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  • the present disclosure relates to a gas-liquid contact systems, methods, and solvents, including carbon dioxide capture system and method for the capture of CO 2 .
  • CO 2 capture processes can be divided into three main categories: post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-combustion.
  • Post-combustion carbon dioxide capture is based on chemical absorption, a mature technology, and easily retrofitted to existing industrial plants.
  • Absorptive CO 2 Capture (ACC) is widely embraced to mitigate CO 2 emission, but it is energy-intensive and expensive to implement commercially.
  • the emissions from a process plant are passed through an absorber where the solvent absorbs the carbon dioxide.
  • the solvent is then regenerated by heating in a regenerator to separate the absorbed CO 2 .
  • the solvent can be reused in the absorber, and the CO 2 gas is stored and sent for further utilization.
  • Conventional plants for CO 2 are energy intensive. Hence it is necessary to reduce the energy consumption pattern of CO 2 capture using a novel eco-friendly solvent.
  • the CO 2 capture facility enables screening of efficient and low energy consumption capture of CO 2 using deep eutectic solvent (DES).
  • the hydrophobic DES comprises a hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA) and a hydrogen bond donor (HBD) in different molar ratios. The selection of ratio is based on its activity coefficient.
  • HBA hydrogen bond acceptor
  • HBD hydrogen bond donor
  • the chemistry of the interaction mechanism between DES and CO 2 needs exploration.
  • This facility provides a technical reference for applying new solvents developed in the laboratory to practical industrial processes. This setup is a part of research efforts to improve the solvent's CO 2 absorption capacity and reduce undesired product/contaminants formation with an optimal design process to operate at maximum efficiency.
  • C0 2 capture needs an effective and sustainable technology.
  • the existing technology for CO 2 capture is based on various solvents and processes, such as amine-based solutions, amino acid salt, ammonia solution, carbonate solution, ionic liquid, microencapsulated and membrane absorption, nanofluids and phenoxide salt solution and phase changing absorbent, Amine- and NH 3 -based absorbents are widely used but associated with high regeneration cost, corrosiveness, reagent loss and secondary pollution caused by NH 3 escape. Phase-changing absorbents are gaining attention due to their lower price and energy penalty. Adding nanoparticles to solvents could improve CO 2 absorption performance and reduce energy requirements.
  • Chemical solvents such as activated MDEA, enable CO 2 removal and improves the purity of the produced CO 2 -rich stream.
  • New, cheaper solvents need to be developed before the implementation of the laboratory studies. Special efforts are being made in the following areas: (1) Increasing reaction rates, absorption capacity, reducing solvent circulation rates and equipment sizes; (2) Reducing the reaction enthalpy and reducing regeneration energy required in the desorption process, and (3) Improving the thermal stability and resistance to oxidative degradation, reducing makeup solvents and extra process on solvent waste.
  • amine solvents categorized as simple alkanolamines and sterically hindered amines.
  • Simple alkanolamines include MEA, DEA and MDEA (primary, secondary and tertiary amine) solvents.
  • MEA simple alkanolamine
  • MDEA primary, secondary and tertiary amine
  • PZ piperazine
  • Blending amines at different proportions also provides another degree of freedom to estimate the selectivity of the solvent, which can optimize separation performance and reduce the cost of the carbon capture process.
  • Mangalapally and Hasse have tested novel solvent mixtures of PZ and carried out pilot plant trials.
  • Amino acid salt (AAS) based systems like amine -based systems, capture CO 2 faster.
  • AAS achieve high cyclic loading, have a high resistance to oxidative degradation, are environmentally benign and have low binding energy.
  • Ammonia-based systems including aqueous ammonia and chilled ammonia, are considered alternative solvents for CO 2 capture.
  • Aqueous carbonate solutions mainly potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3 )
  • K 2 CO 3 solvent has several advantages.
  • K 2 CO 3 is less volatile, less corrosive, non-toxic and has minimum oxidative degradation.
  • K 2 CO 3 solutions can also capture S0 x and N0 x to produce fertilizers.
  • Ionic liquids (IL) are gaining attention due to: Good thermal stability, high polarity, low CO 2 equilibrium partial pressure, and Non-toxicity.
  • DES-based choline salts are one of the promising solvents for CO 2 separation.
  • the viscosity of the synthesized DESs is high and has a low mass transfer rate.
  • the CO 2 solubility in the DESs needs to be enhanced.
  • Water as a co-solvent for the glycerol-based DES will give high viscosity and offers scope for research.
  • the physicochemical properties and water effects of choline -based DESs need comparison with those of conventional ILs.
  • Traditional scrubbing towers are filled with structured packing, and a counter-current flow of gas to liquid is employed.
  • the present disclosure seeks to provide a system and method for designing sustainable boilers/furnaces focusing on recovery and utilization of gaseous emissions and capturing carbon dioxide.
  • a system for capturing carbon dioxide includes a reactor coupled to a gas container for receiving CO 2 gas and a solvent injector for receiving solvent sample for treating the solvent with CO 2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure.
  • the system further includes a magnetic stirrer mechanically coupled to the reactor for mixing thereby infusing the CO 2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface by using agitation.
  • the system further includes a temperature sensor and pressure gauge engaged with the reactor for detecting realtime temperature and pressure inside the reactor.
  • the system further includes a control unit interfaced with the temperature sensor and pressure gauge for automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor.
  • the gas container is connected to a gas reservoir for receiving CO 2 gas, wherein the gas reservoir and the reactor is fabricated from corrosion-resistant material with mountings and accessories for agitation.
  • the solvent injector coupled to the reactor for injecting solvent into the reactor in a controlled manner, wherein the solvent injector is configured to inject the solvent for a particular interval of time and according to the required solvent content.
  • a ceramic band heater is equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature controlled through a control unit connected to the temperature sensor and pressure gauge upon heating the ceramic plate disposed into the reactor and a blower for blowing air across the ceramic parts to quickly heat the air and spread it around the reactor.
  • a data logging system is connected to the control unit for collecting realtime detected temperature and pressure inside the reactor and a data acquisition unit is connected to the data logging system through a remote communication unit.
  • a digital computer-based recording device is connected to the data acquisition unit for recording gas pressure and temperature of reactor and gas reservoir, wherein the recording is performed with respect to time.
  • the system comprises a first safety valve engaged in between a gas reservoir and gas container pipe, a second safety valve engaged in between the gas container and reactor and a third safety valve coupled to the solvent injector for controlled transferring of the gas and liquid.
  • the threshold value of temperature and pressure is initially feed to the control unit, wherein the threshold value of temperature and pressure is feed by a user and can be changed according to the threshold value of the solvent sample.
  • a method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) includes receiving CO 2 gas and solvent sample and treating the solvent with CO 2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure using a reactor.
  • the method further includes mixing and infusing the CO 2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface using agitation through a magnetic stirrer.
  • the method further includes detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon deploying a temperature sensor and a pressure gauge.
  • the method further includes automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor using a control unit.
  • control unit turns on/off and controls output temperature of the ceramic band heater equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature inside the reactor.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to develop CO 2 capture facility used to experiment on different solvents, solvent screening, and data can be processed to develop equilibrium and predictive models.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to deliver an expeditious and cost-effective method for designing sustainable boilers/furnaces focusing on recovery and utilization of gaseous emissions.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for capturing carbon dioxide in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of a method for capturing carbon dioxide in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary profile of a CO 2 Solubility Cell in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • Figure 4 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank, top flange, bolt, nut and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale.
  • the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present disclosure.
  • one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
  • the system 100 includes a reactor 3 coupled to a gas container 2 for receiving CO 2 gas and a solvent injector 5 for receiving solvent sample for treating the solvent with CO 2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure.
  • a magnetic stirrer 4 is mechanically coupled to the reactor 3 for mixing thereby infusing the CO 2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface by using agitation.
  • a temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauge 9 are engaged with the reactor 3 for detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3.
  • a control unit 10 is interfaced with the temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauge 9 for automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor.
  • the gas container 2 is connected to a gas reservoir 1 for receiving CO 2 gas, wherein the gas reservoir 1 and the reactor 3 is fabricated from corrosion-resistant material with mountings and accessories for agitation.
  • the solvent injector 5 coupled to the reactor 3 for injecting solvent into the reactor 3 in a controlled manner, wherein the solvent injector 5 is configured to inject the solvent for a particular interval of time and according to the required solvent content.
  • a ceramic band heater 7 is equipped with the reactor 3 for maintaining temperature controlled through a control unit 10 connected to the temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauge 9 upon heating the ceramic plate disposed into the reactor and a blower for blowing air across the ceramic parts to quickly heat the air and spread it around the reactor.
  • a data logging system 6 is connected to the control unit 10 for collecting real-time detected temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 and a data acquisition unit 12 is connected to the data logging system 6 through a remote communication unit 11.
  • a digital computer-based recording device 13 is connected to the data acquisition unit 12 for recording gas pressure and temperature of reactor 3 and gas reservoir 1, wherein the recording is performed with respect to time.
  • the system comprises a first safety valve engaged in between a gas reservoir 1 and gas container pipe, a second safety valve engaged in between the gas container 2 and reactor 3 and a third safety valve coupled to the solvent injector 5 for controlled transferring of the gas and liquid.
  • the threshold value of temperature and pressure is initially feed to the control unit 10, wherein the threshold value of temperature and pressure is feed by a user and can be changed according to the threshold value of the solvent sample.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of a method for capturing carbon dioxide in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the method 200 includes receiving CO 2 gas and solvent sample and treating the solvent with CO 2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure using a reactor 3.
  • the method 200 includes mixing and infusing the CO 2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface using agitation through a magnetic stirrer 4.
  • the method 200 includes detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 upon deploying a temperature sensor 8 and a pressure gauge 9.
  • the method 200 includes automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure using a control unit 10.
  • control unit 10 turns on/off and controls output temperature of the ceramic band heater 7 equipped with the reactor 3 for maintaining temperature inside the reactor 3.
  • FIG 3 illustrates an exemplary profile of a CO 2 Solubility Cell in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the CO 2 capture setup can be used to experiment on different solvents and solvent screening, and data can be processed to develop equilibrium and predictive models. This setup will benefit researchers exploring cost-effective methods for designing systems focusing on recovering CO 2 gas emissions.
  • the schematic of the setup is shown in Figure 3.
  • the system comprises a reservoir 1 and a reactor 3 fabricated from corrosion-resistant material "SS-314" with mountings and accessories for agitation, ceramic band heater 7, temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauges 9, data acquisition system 12, remote communication system 11 and digital computer-based recording devices 13 for gas pressure and temperature of the system.
  • the system is mounted with safety valves and has provisions for gas injection, liquid impingement, and draining of the gas and liquid.
  • a method of CO 2 capture by a novel solvent is also disclosed. Pure CO 2 gas is filled in the reservoir 1 and the reactor 3, the solvent is injected, and the pressure and temperature of the system and reservoir 1 with respect to time are recorded. Data processing for different solvents and solvent mixtures will be analysed using custom-designed software/commercial software. The analysis and results will help the prototyping and commercialization of technology for CO 2 capture. This technology will help industries with boilers and furnaces to combat issues related to CO 2 emissions.
  • the facility comprises:
  • Pressure transmitter - Output 4-20mA, 0-25 bar
  • Pressure gauge Dia: 2.5", 0-25 kg/cm 2 , Cu Alloy, SS casing
  • Temperature sensor Type: RTD PtlOO, Sheath Dia: 6 mm X 110 mm L, SS316
  • Temperature Transmitter Input: Pt-100, Range: 0-100 °C, Output: 4-20 mA Power supply: 24V DC, Dimension: 44 X 25 mm
  • the carbon dioxide capture system comprising the entire setup, mountings, and accessories for safely capturing CO 2 in various solvents/blends.
  • the liquid and gas interface will be enhanced by using agitation employing a magnetic stirrer 4.
  • a ceramic band heater 7 maintains the reactor 3 temperature.
  • the reactor 3 has provisions for injecting, agitating and heating the solvent.
  • the facility has provisions for recording pressure and temperature in the reactor 3.
  • the developed system 100 is used to ascertain the prospects of utilizing DES in CO 2 capture technology, an alternative to conventional amine -based CO 2 capture technology.
  • the developed CO 2 capture system is used to experiment on different solvents, solvent screening, and data can be processed to develop equilibrium and predictive models. This setup will benefit researchers exploring cost-effective methods for designing sustainable boilers/furnaces focusing on recovery and utilization of gaseous emissions.
  • Figure 4 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank, top flange, bolt, nut and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 4 comprises a cylindrical tank 1, top flange 2, bolt 3, nut 4 and bulged tank 5.
  • Figure 5 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 4 comprises an isometric view of the cylindrical tank 1, and the bulged tank 5.

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The present invention generally relates to a system for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) comprises a reactor coupled to a gas container for receiving CO2 gas and a solvent injector for receiving solvent sample for treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure; a magnetic stirrer mechanically coupled to the reactor for mixing thereby infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface by using agitation; a temperature sensor and pressure gauge engaged with the reactor for detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor; and a control unit interfaced with the temperature sensor and pressure gauge for automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure. The ceramic band heater is equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature controlled through a control unit connected to the temperature sensor and pressure gauge.

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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure relates to a gas-liquid contact systems, methods, and solvents, including carbon dioxide capture system and method for the capture of CO2.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Energy is a crucial factor in the growth of any country. Rapid advances in industrialization and transportation have caused a significant rise in emissions from point and non-point polluting sources. Carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels cause global warming. To impact of climate change can be "cured" of the air pollutants by reducing the volume and concentration of CO2 emissions must be decreased. From the pre -industrial revolution, around 1850, until 2022, the global average atmospheric CO2 concentration increased substantially from 285 to 419 ppm, and we are currently going up at the rate of 2.5 ppm per annum. The United Kingdom meteorological office estimates a global average surface temperature increase of about 0.97 to 1.21 °C from 1850 to 2022. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies target CO2 removal from large fixed-point sources. CO2 capture processes can be divided into three main categories: post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-combustion. Post-combustion carbon dioxide capture is based on chemical absorption, a mature technology, and easily retrofitted to existing industrial plants. Absorptive CO2 Capture (ACC) is widely embraced to mitigate CO2 emission, but it is energy-intensive and expensive to implement commercially.
In the CO2 capture process, the emissions from a process plant are passed through an absorber where the solvent absorbs the carbon dioxide. The solvent is then regenerated by heating in a regenerator to separate the absorbed CO2. The solvent can be reused in the absorber, and the CO2 gas is stored and sent for further utilization. Conventional plants for CO2 are energy intensive. Hence it is necessary to reduce the energy consumption pattern of CO2 capture using a novel eco-friendly solvent.
The CO2 capture facility enables screening of efficient and low energy consumption capture of CO2 using deep eutectic solvent (DES). The hydrophobic DES comprises a hydrogen bond acceptor (HBA) and a hydrogen bond donor (HBD) in different molar ratios. The selection of ratio is based on its activity coefficient. The chemistry of the interaction mechanism between DES and CO2 needs exploration. This facility provides a technical reference for applying new solvents developed in the laboratory to practical industrial processes. This setup is a part of research efforts to improve the solvent's CO2 absorption capacity and reduce undesired product/contaminants formation with an optimal design process to operate at maximum efficiency.
C02 capture needs an effective and sustainable technology. The existing technology for CO2 capture is based on various solvents and processes, such as amine-based solutions, amino acid salt, ammonia solution, carbonate solution, ionic liquid, microencapsulated and membrane absorption, nanofluids and phenoxide salt solution and phase changing absorbent, Amine- and NH3-based absorbents are widely used but associated with high regeneration cost, corrosiveness, reagent loss and secondary pollution caused by NH3 escape. Phase-changing absorbents are gaining attention due to their lower price and energy penalty. Adding nanoparticles to solvents could improve CO2 absorption performance and reduce energy requirements.
Chemical solvents, such as activated MDEA, enable CO2 removal and improves the purity of the produced CO2-rich stream. The production of highly pure CO2 if the carbon source is used to manufacture bulk chemicals. New, cheaper solvents need to be developed before the implementation of the laboratory studies. Special efforts are being made in the following areas: (1) Increasing reaction rates, absorption capacity, reducing solvent circulation rates and equipment sizes; (2) Reducing the reaction enthalpy and reducing regeneration energy required in the desorption process, and (3) Improving the thermal stability and resistance to oxidative degradation, reducing makeup solvents and extra process on solvent waste.
Lab scale and pilot scale tests of chemical solvents are critical in industrial applications. The most commonly used chemical solvents in carbon capture are amine solvents, categorized as simple alkanolamines and sterically hindered amines. Simple alkanolamines include MEA, DEA and MDEA (primary, secondary and tertiary amine) solvents. Recently cyclic diamines, especially piperazine (PZ), have been proposed to improve the performance of MEA as PZ enhances reaction rate, higher absorption capacity and resistance to thermal and oxidative degradation. Blending amines at different proportions also provides another degree of freedom to estimate the selectivity of the solvent, which can optimize separation performance and reduce the cost of the carbon capture process. Mangalapally and Hasse have tested novel solvent mixtures of PZ and carried out pilot plant trials.
Amino acid salt (AAS) based systems, like amine -based systems, capture CO2 faster. AAS achieve high cyclic loading, have a high resistance to oxidative degradation, are environmentally benign and have low binding energy. Ammonia-based systems, including aqueous ammonia and chilled ammonia, are considered alternative solvents for CO2 capture. Aqueous carbonate solutions, mainly potassium carbonate (K2CO3), have increased recently. Compared to amine -based solutions, K2CO3 solvent has several advantages. K2CO3 is less volatile, less corrosive, non-toxic and has minimum oxidative degradation. K2CO3 solutions can also capture S0x and N0x to produce fertilizers. Ionic liquids (IL) are gaining attention due to: Good thermal stability, high polarity, low CO2 equilibrium partial pressure, and Non-toxicity.
A new class of ILs, Deep eutectic solvents, possess most of the properties of ILs and advantages in terms of economic benefits. DES-based choline salts are one of the promising solvents for CO2 separation. The viscosity of the synthesized DESs is high and has a low mass transfer rate. The CO2 solubility in the DESs needs to be enhanced. Water as a co-solvent for the glycerol-based DES will give high viscosity and offers scope for research. The physicochemical properties and water effects of choline -based DESs need comparison with those of conventional ILs. Traditional scrubbing towers are filled with structured packing, and a counter-current flow of gas to liquid is employed.
In the view of the forgoing discussion, it is clearly portrayed that there is a need to have a system and method for capturing carbon dioxide.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present disclosure seeks to provide a system and method for designing sustainable boilers/furnaces focusing on recovery and utilization of gaseous emissions and capturing carbon dioxide.
In an embodiment, a system for capturing carbon dioxide is disclosed. The system includes a reactor coupled to a gas container for receiving CO2 gas and a solvent injector for receiving solvent sample for treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure. The system further includes a magnetic stirrer mechanically coupled to the reactor for mixing thereby infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface by using agitation. The system further includes a temperature sensor and pressure gauge engaged with the reactor for detecting realtime temperature and pressure inside the reactor. The system further includes a control unit interfaced with the temperature sensor and pressure gauge for automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor.
In one embodiment, the gas container is connected to a gas reservoir for receiving CO2 gas, wherein the gas reservoir and the reactor is fabricated from corrosion-resistant material with mountings and accessories for agitation. In one embodiment, the solvent injector coupled to the reactor for injecting solvent into the reactor in a controlled manner, wherein the solvent injector is configured to inject the solvent for a particular interval of time and according to the required solvent content.
In one embodiment, a ceramic band heater is equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature controlled through a control unit connected to the temperature sensor and pressure gauge upon heating the ceramic plate disposed into the reactor and a blower for blowing air across the ceramic parts to quickly heat the air and spread it around the reactor.
In one embodiment, a data logging system is connected to the control unit for collecting realtime detected temperature and pressure inside the reactor and a data acquisition unit is connected to the data logging system through a remote communication unit.
In one embodiment, a digital computer-based recording device is connected to the data acquisition unit for recording gas pressure and temperature of reactor and gas reservoir, wherein the recording is performed with respect to time.
In one embodiment, the system comprises a first safety valve engaged in between a gas reservoir and gas container pipe, a second safety valve engaged in between the gas container and reactor and a third safety valve coupled to the solvent injector for controlled transferring of the gas and liquid.
In one embodiment, the threshold value of temperature and pressure is initially feed to the control unit, wherein the threshold value of temperature and pressure is feed by a user and can be changed according to the threshold value of the solvent sample.
In another embodiment, a method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) is disclosed. The method includes receiving CO2 gas and solvent sample and treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure using a reactor. The method further includes mixing and infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface using agitation through a magnetic stirrer. The method further includes detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon deploying a temperature sensor and a pressure gauge. The method further includes automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor using a control unit.
In one embodiment, the control unit turns on/off and controls output temperature of the ceramic band heater equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature inside the reactor. An object of the present disclosure is to ascertain the prospects of utilizing DES in CO2 capture technology, an alternative to conventional amine -based CO2 capture technology.
Another object of the present disclosure is to develop CO2 capture facility used to experiment on different solvents, solvent screening, and data can be processed to develop equilibrium and predictive models.
Yet another object of the present invention is to deliver an expeditious and cost-effective method for designing sustainable boilers/furnaces focusing on recovery and utilization of gaseous emissions.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.
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These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for capturing carbon dioxide in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of a method for capturing carbon dioxide in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary profile of a CO2 Solubility Cell in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 4 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank, top flange, bolt, nut and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and
Figure 5 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the flow charts illustrate the method in terms of the most prominent steps involved to help to improve understanding of aspects of the present disclosure. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.
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For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
Reference throughout this specification to “an aspect”, “another aspect” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.
The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components proceeded by "comprises...a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices or other sub-systems or other elements or other structures or other components or additional devices or additional sub-systems or additional elements or additional structures or additional components. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to Figure 1, a block diagram of a system for capturing carbon dioxide is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 100 includes a reactor 3 coupled to a gas container 2 for receiving CO2 gas and a solvent injector 5 for receiving solvent sample for treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure.
In an embodiment, a magnetic stirrer 4 is mechanically coupled to the reactor 3 for mixing thereby infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface by using agitation.
In an embodiment, a temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauge 9 are engaged with the reactor 3 for detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3.
In an embodiment, a control unit 10 is interfaced with the temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauge 9 for automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor.
In one embodiment, the gas container 2 is connected to a gas reservoir 1 for receiving CO2 gas, wherein the gas reservoir 1 and the reactor 3 is fabricated from corrosion-resistant material with mountings and accessories for agitation.
In one embodiment, the solvent injector 5 coupled to the reactor 3 for injecting solvent into the reactor 3 in a controlled manner, wherein the solvent injector 5 is configured to inject the solvent for a particular interval of time and according to the required solvent content.
In one embodiment, a ceramic band heater 7 is equipped with the reactor 3 for maintaining temperature controlled through a control unit 10 connected to the temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauge 9 upon heating the ceramic plate disposed into the reactor and a blower for blowing air across the ceramic parts to quickly heat the air and spread it around the reactor. In one embodiment, a data logging system 6 is connected to the control unit 10 for collecting real-time detected temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 and a data acquisition unit 12 is connected to the data logging system 6 through a remote communication unit 11.
In one embodiment, a digital computer-based recording device 13 is connected to the data acquisition unit 12 for recording gas pressure and temperature of reactor 3 and gas reservoir 1, wherein the recording is performed with respect to time.
In one embodiment, the system comprises a first safety valve engaged in between a gas reservoir 1 and gas container pipe, a second safety valve engaged in between the gas container 2 and reactor 3 and a third safety valve coupled to the solvent injector 5 for controlled transferring of the gas and liquid.
In one embodiment, the threshold value of temperature and pressure is initially feed to the control unit 10, wherein the threshold value of temperature and pressure is feed by a user and can be changed according to the threshold value of the solvent sample.
Figure 2 illustrates a flow chart of a method for capturing carbon dioxide in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. At step 202, the method 200 includes receiving CO2 gas and solvent sample and treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure using a reactor 3.
At step 204, the method 200 includes mixing and infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface using agitation through a magnetic stirrer 4.
At step 206, the method 200 includes detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 upon deploying a temperature sensor 8 and a pressure gauge 9.
At step 208, the method 200 includes automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor 3 upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure using a control unit 10.
In one embodiment, the control unit 10 turns on/off and controls output temperature of the ceramic band heater 7 equipped with the reactor 3 for maintaining temperature inside the reactor 3.
Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary profile of a CO2 Solubility Cell in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The CO2 capture setup can be used to experiment on different solvents and solvent screening, and data can be processed to develop equilibrium and predictive models. This setup will benefit researchers exploring cost-effective methods for designing systems focusing on recovering CO2 gas emissions. The schematic of the setup is shown in Figure 3.
The system comprises a reservoir 1 and a reactor 3 fabricated from corrosion-resistant material "SS-314" with mountings and accessories for agitation, ceramic band heater 7, temperature sensor 8 and pressure gauges 9, data acquisition system 12, remote communication system 11 and digital computer-based recording devices 13 for gas pressure and temperature of the system. The system is mounted with safety valves and has provisions for gas injection, liquid impingement, and draining of the gas and liquid. A method of CO2 capture by a novel solvent is also disclosed. Pure CO2 gas is filled in the reservoir 1 and the reactor 3, the solvent is injected, and the pressure and temperature of the system and reservoir 1 with respect to time are recorded. Data processing for different solvents and solvent mixtures will be analysed using custom-designed software/commercial software. The analysis and results will help the prototyping and commercialization of technology for CO2 capture. This technology will help industries with boilers and furnaces to combat issues related to CO2 emissions.
The facility comprises:
(1 - Gas reservoir, 2 - Gas container, 3 - Equilibrium cell equipped with band heater 7, temperature, and pressure gauges, 4 -Magnetic stirrer, 5 - Solvent injector, 6- PC with data logging system 6)
Pressure transmitter - Output: 4-20mA, 0-25 bar
Pressure gauge: Dia: 2.5", 0-25 kg/cm2, Cu Alloy, SS casing
Temperature sensor: Type: RTD PtlOO, Sheath Dia: 6 mm X 110 mm L, SS316
Temperature Transmitter: Input: Pt-100, Range: 0-100 °C, Output: 4-20 mA Power supply: 24V DC, Dimension: 44 X 25 mm
Solid state relay: Input: 4-20 mA, Output: 230 V AC with heat sink Rating: 25 A
Magnetic stirrer
Ceramic band heater,
Data acquisition system - Range 4-20, Wireless communication, Safety valves
SS-314 Reactor: 500 ml
SS-314 Reservoir: 500 ml
Power supply - O/P 24V, 0.7 A Piping, Support structures, and Ball valve.
The carbon dioxide capture system comprising the entire setup, mountings, and accessories for safely capturing CO2 in various solvents/blends. The liquid and gas interface will be enhanced by using agitation employing a magnetic stirrer 4. A ceramic band heater 7 maintains the reactor 3 temperature. The reactor 3 has provisions for injecting, agitating and heating the solvent. The facility has provisions for recording pressure and temperature in the reactor 3.
The details of one or more non-limiting embodiments of the invention, which the claims may encompass, are outlined in the drawings and the description below. Other embodiments of the invention should be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art after consideration of the present disclosure. A person of ordinary skill reading this specification would understand what modification should be made to capture the other components, for example, in the choice of the liquid source.
The developed system 100 is used to ascertain the prospects of utilizing DES in CO2 capture technology, an alternative to conventional amine -based CO2 capture technology. The developed CO2 capture system is used to experiment on different solvents, solvent screening, and data can be processed to develop equilibrium and predictive models. This setup will benefit researchers exploring cost-effective methods for designing sustainable boilers/furnaces focusing on recovery and utilization of gaseous emissions.
Figure 4 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank, top flange, bolt, nut and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 comprises a cylindrical tank 1, top flange 2, bolt 3, nut 4 and bulged tank 5.
Figure 5 illustrates exemplary profiles of cylindrical tank and bulged tank in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 comprises an isometric view of the cylindrical tank 1, and the bulged tank 5.
The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible. The scope of embodiments is at least as broad as given by the following claims.
Benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. However, the benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any component(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced are not to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or component of any or all the claims.

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1. A system for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2), the system comprises: a reactor coupled to a gas container for receiving CO2 gas and a solvent injector for receiving solvent sample for treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure; a magnetic stirrer mechanically coupled to the reactor for mixing thereby infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface by using agitation; a temperature sensor and pressure gauge engaged with the reactor for detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor; and a control unit interfaced with the temperature sensor and pressure gauge for automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor.
2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gas container is connected to a gas reservoir for receiving CO2 gas, wherein the gas reservoir and the reactor is fabricated from corrosion-resistant material with mountings and accessories for agitation.
3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the solvent injector coupled to the reactor for injecting solvent into the reactor in a controlled manner, wherein the solvent injector is configured to inject the solvent for a particular interval of time and according to the required solvent content.
4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a ceramic band heater is equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature controlled through a control unit connected to the temperature sensor and pressure gauge upon heating the ceramic plate disposed into the reactor and a blower for blowing air across the ceramic parts to quickly heat the air and spread it around the reactor.
5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a data logging system is connected to the control unit for collecting real-time detected temperature and pressure inside the reactor and a data acquisition unit is connected to the data logging system through a remote communication unit.
6. The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein a digital computer-based recording device is connected to the data acquisition unit for recording gas pressure and temperature of reactor and gas reservoir, wherein the recording is performed with respect to time.
7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said system comprises a first safety valve engaged in between a gas reservoir and gas container pipe, a second safety valve engaged in between the gas container and reactor and a third safety valve coupled to the solvent injector for controlled transferring of the gas and liquid.
8. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the threshold value of temperature and pressure is initially feed to the control unit, wherein the threshold value of temperature and pressure is feed by a user and can be changed according to the threshold value of the solvent sample.
9. A method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2), the method comprises: receiving CO2 gas and solvent sample and treating the solvent with CO2 gas in a controlled temperature and pressure using a reactor; mixing and infusing the CO2 gas and solvent sample for enhancing liquid and gas interface using agitation through a magnetic stirrer; detecting real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon deploying a temperature sensor and a pressure gauge; and automatically maintaining temperature and pressure inside the reactor upon comparing threshold value of temperature and pressure with the detected value of real-time temperature and pressure inside the reactor using a control unit.
10. The method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the control unit turns on/off and controls output temperature of the ceramic band heater equipped with the reactor for maintaining temperature inside the reactor.
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