Multiphysics and multiscale modelling for safe and feasible CO2 capture and storage
Lead Research Organisation:
Brunel University London
Department Name: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Abstract
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by power stations and other industrial processes and storing it in underground geological formation. The aim of this project is to gain an enhanced understanding of the impact of dynamic behaviour of carbon capture and storage using novel adsorbents. The proposed research involves development of advanced sorbents and numerical models to simulate the process of large scale CO2 capture and safe storage under variable power load (i.e. CO2 flow rate).
Planned Impact
Power generation constitutes a multi-billion dollar sector with a strong impact on the nation's welfare and prosperity. However, electricity generation using fossil fuels can only continue if the associated CO2 emissions are effectively captured and securely stored. CO2 capture and storage (CCS) has consequently been considered to be an unavoidable technology to meet this goal. The output of the proposed research will directly impact the environment by reducing an important green house gas from the atmosphere. The proposed work will also impact energy companies by providing viable means of capturing and safely storing their CO2 emission.
Publications
Chiquier S
(2022)
A comparative analysis of the efficiency, timing, and permanence of CO 2 removal pathways
in Energy & Environmental Science
Chen C
(2024)
A comparative study on transport and interfacial physics of H2/CO2/CH4 interacting with H2O and/or silica by molecular dynamics simulation
in Physics of Fluids
Wedler C
(2024)
Binary Adsorption Equilibria of Three CO2+CH4 Mixtures on NIST Reference Zeolite Y (RM 8850) at Temperatures from 298 to 353 K and Pressures up to 3 MPa.
in Journal of chemical and engineering data
Gorbounov M
(2024)
Chemical activation of porous carbon extracted from biomass combustion bottom ash for CO2 adsorption
in Carbon Capture Science & Technology
Bui M
(2021)
Editorial: The Role of Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies in a Net-Zero Carbon Future
in Frontiers in Energy Research
L'Hermitte A
(2023)
Effect of surface functionalization on the moisture stability and sorption properties of porous boron nitride
in Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Chen C
(2023)
Effect of the Temperature on Interfacial Properties of CO2/H2 Mixtures Contacting with Brine and Hydrophilic Silica by Molecular Dynamics Simulations.
in Energy & fuels : an American Chemical Society journal
Mersch M
(2024)
Energy import security in optimal decarbonization pathways for the UK energy system
in Cell Reports Sustainability
Saenz Cavazos P
(2023)
Evaluating solid sorbents for CO2 capture: linking material properties and process efficiency via adsorption performance
in Frontiers in Energy Research
| Title | Maps of the size and distribution of CO2 emission sources in the UK (2019) |
| Description | A series of maps showing the spatial distribution and size of CO2 emission sources in the UK. Based on emissions data published by the UK National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory. There are 4 types of map provided: All CO2 emission sources for 2019 grouped by sector/category. A comparison of 2019 and 2020 emissions. A subset of the 2019 CO2 emission sources that could be abated by CCS, grouped by sector/category. Individual maps for each sector/category. Maps are provided in both PNG and PDF format. The included 'README' file contains further information, and the methodology used to produce the maps. |
| Type Of Art | Image |
| Year Produced | 2022 |
| URL | https://zenodo.org/record/6975403 |
| Description | In this project we demonstrated an optimised sorption-enhance steam methane reforming (SE-SMR) process for efficient blue hydrogen production via both experimental and modelling-oriented research. Additionally, we investigated the geological injection of CO2 for storage and the implications of variable production load on storage considerations. |
| Exploitation Route | Building on the outcome of the work carried out in that project, it would be appropriate to investigate some of the most important aspects of the PTS i.e. start-up/shutdown of an SE-SMR process, as well as the impact of different impurities in H2 AND CO2 products on transport and storage as this is considered critical for the viable operation of PTS at scale for blue hydrogen production |
| Sectors | Energy |
| Description | Executive Education |
| Geographic Reach | Asia |
| Policy Influence Type | Influenced training of practitioners or researchers |
| Impact | Adopt new carbon capture and storage ploicies. |
| Title | 001-457_ChAB_CO2_0C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-457_ChAB_CO2_0C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemic... |
| Title | 001-457_ChAB_CO2_0C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-457_ChAB_CO2_0C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemic... |
| Title | 001-460_ChAB_CO2_10C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-460_ChAB_CO2_10C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-460_ChAB_CO2_10C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-460_ChAB_CO2_10C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-463_ChAB_CO2_20C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-463_ChAB_CO2_20C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-463_ChAB_CO2_20C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-463_ChAB_CO2_20C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-466_ChAB_CO2_30C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-466_ChAB_CO2_30C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-466_ChAB_CO2_30C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-466_ChAB_CO2_30C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-469_ChAB_CO2_40C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-469_ChAB_CO2_40C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | 001-469_ChAB_CO2_40C.aifCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/001-469_ChAB_CO2_40C_aifCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemi... |
| Title | Isotherm Data.xlsxCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Isotherm_Data_xlsxCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemically-... |
| Title | Isotherm Data.xlsxCO2 Adsorption Data Using Chemically-activated Porous Carbon |
| Description | Synthesis and application of chemically-activated porous carbon in CO2 adsorption |
| Type Of Material | Database/Collection of data |
| Year Produced | 2023 |
| Provided To Others? | Yes |
| URL | https://brunel.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Isotherm_Data_xlsxCO2_Adsorption_Data_Using_Chemically-... |
| Description | Industrial collaboration |
| Organisation | Fluor Corporation |
| Department | Fluor Centre Farnborough |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| PI Contribution | The output of our research helped the company to prioritise their investment activities in Co2 capture. |
| Collaborator Contribution | The company provided strategic direction on the res arch and feed back on the outcome. They attended all our review meetings very regularly and were very proactive in supporting the research. |
| Impact | Numerous publications results contained in presentations and publications generated by the research resulting were presented tot the company. |
| Start Year | 2020 |
| Description | World bank Project |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | In 2023, we did a project with the world bank on CCS in India which leveraged this work (completed, unpublished) we are also currently using this work to provide executive education to the Indonesian and Brazilian Governments (early stage, on-going). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |