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: Received: 16 January 2024 / Approved: 17 January 2024 / Online: 18 January 2024 (09:10:59 CET)
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Johnson, N.; Ikoko, I.; Chukwuma, A.J. Driving Sustainability in Power Generation: Amine Scrubbing Integration as a Cost-Effective Measure for Carbon Dioxide Mitigation. Preprints2024, 2024011351. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1351.v1
Johnson, N.; Ikoko, I.; Chukwuma, A.J. Driving Sustainability in Power Generation: Amine Scrubbing Integration as a Cost-Effective Measure for Carbon Dioxide Mitigation. Preprints 2024, 2024011351. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1351.v1
Johnson, N.; Ikoko, I.; Chukwuma, A.J. Driving Sustainability in Power Generation: Amine Scrubbing Integration as a Cost-Effective Measure for Carbon Dioxide Mitigation. Preprints2024, 2024011351. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1351.v1
APA Style
Johnson, N., Ikoko, I., & Chukwuma, A.J. (2024). Driving Sustainability in Power Generation: Amine Scrubbing Integration as a Cost-Effective Measure for Carbon Dioxide Mitigation. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1351.v1
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Johnson, N., Ikechukwu Ikoko and Akuchie Justin Chukwuma. 2024 "Driving Sustainability in Power Generation: Amine Scrubbing Integration as a Cost-Effective Measure for Carbon Dioxide Mitigation" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1351.v1
Abstract
Given the imperative of security, sustainability of supply, strategic considerations, and energy independence, there is a widely acknowledged need to persist in utilizing coal as the primary fuel for electricity generation in power plants. However, in order to combat the rising levels of CO2 in the atmosphere, it is crucial to advance the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that enable fossil fuel power plants to achieve zero emissions. These technologies play a pivotal role in capturing and effectively storing CO2, thus ensuring that coal-based power generation can continue while significantly reducing its environmental impact. By implementing CCS solutions, fossil fuel power plants can transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future.The utilization of chemical solvents for CO2 absorption, coupled with long-term storage, presents an intriguing and commercially viable technology for CO2 capture. However, the significant energy demands of the solvent regeneration process necessitate optimization, particularly in large-scale power plants. While the current cost of CO2 capture stands at approximately #55,000.00(Naira) per ton of CO2, the objective is to reduce this cost to below #25,000.00(Naira) per ton of CO2. This reduction in cost is essential to ensure the economic feasibility and widespread adoption of CO2 capture technologies in power generation.This research paper explores various approaches to address the energy demands associated with amine scrubbing integration in a commercial power plant. It provides a comprehensive analysis, both technically and economically, of the performance of these different approaches. While some of the proposed schemes may result in minor efficiency reductions, the key objective is to calculate the specific cost per ton of CO2 captured. The primary focus is on identifying the most suitable configuration to implement large-scale, cost-effective schemes that can serve as a foundation for CO2 capture demonstration projects. By determining the optimal configuration, this research aims to pave the way for the successful implementation of efficient and economically viable CO2 capture technologies in the power generation sector.
Keywords
CO2; Emission; Scrubber Mea; Power; Generation
Subject
Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology
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