Emission Control Technologies

Decarbonizing energy-intensive industries Decarbonizing our most energy-intensive industries is no longer a "someday" goal—it’s a technical reality being driven by a diverse tools of innovation. Whether it's retrofitting existing power plants or building the next generation of blue hydrogen facilities, the following technologies represent the front lines of how we are turning climate targets into operational results. 🟦 1- RWE Power, BASF, and Linde Post-Combustion Capture (PCC) I’ve been following the progress of the RWE Power, BASF, and Linde partnership, and it’s impressive to see what happens when industry leaders actually pool their strengths. By combining BASF’s OASE® blue chemical expertise with Linde’s engineering track record, they’ve moved Post-Combustion Capture (PCC) out of the "experimental" phase and into the real world. After successful runs at pilot plants in Germany and the US, this technology is officially ready for the heavy lifting—helping power plants and waste-to-energy facilities tackle their emissions at an industrial scale. Source: https://lnkd.in/g5hceCsn 🟦 2- Svante Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) The future of carbon capture isn’t just about scaling up; it’s about shifting the chemistry. I’m really impressed by how Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are changing the game compared to traditional methods. By partnering with BASF, Svante moved these high-capacity "nano-sponges"—where a sugar-cube-sized amount has the surface area of a football field—from the lab to industrial scale using eco-friendly, water-based processes. Svante structured filters can catch and release 95% of CO2 in under 60 seconds, even in harsh industrial flue gas. Source: https://lnkd.in/g9KuEyme 🟦 3- Fluor's Econamine FG PlusSM technology When it comes to carbon capture, longevity and reliability are everything, and Fluor really sets the bar with their Econamine FG PlusSM technology. With over 30 years of operational history and 30+ licensed plants, this isn't just a pilot project—it’s a proven workhorse capable of scrubbing over 10,000 tons of CO2 per day. What I find particularly interesting is their Fluor SolventSM process; because it uses a dry propylene solvent that requires no heat for regeneration, it’s becoming a game-changer for blue hydrogen applications where energy efficiency is the top priority. Source: https://lnkd.in/gZgbV-fu 🟦 4- Other resources for you: SLB Capturi https://capturi.slb.com/ SHELL CANSOLV® CO2 CAPTURE SYSTEM https://lnkd.in/g27ifi6A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ KM CDR Process https://lnkd.in/gFjPhjeX This post is for educational purposes only.

🚛 Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport with Onboard Carbon Capture Giuseppe Pezzella, Husain Baaqel, PhD, DIC, AFHEA, Clean Energy Research Platform Excited to share our latest research on adsorption-based carbon capture technologies for heavy-duty vehicles! Our study explores how onboard Mobile Carbon Capture (MCC) systems can reduce emissions by up to 50%, offering a practical pathway toward decarbonizing long-haul transportation. 🔹 Key Insights: ✅ Evaluated three classes of adsorbent materials: MOFs, zeolites, and solid amines ✅ Integrated organic Rankine cycle to enhance energy efficiency ✅ Conducted a life cycle assessment to quantify carbon footprint reductions ✅ Showed that MCC can significantly cut global warming potential in road freight This work demonstrates that onboard carbon capture is not just a concept—it’s a feasible solution for reducing emissions in sectors where electrification remains challenging. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/d_YzgRaf 🔗 Towards Decarbonized Heavy-Duty Road Transportation Looking forward to discussions on how this technology can drive real-world impact in sustainable transport. Let’s connect! #KAUST #Decarbonization #CarbonCapture #HeavyDutyTransport #SustainableMobility #CircularEconomy #CleanEnergy

Wet Scrubbers: Turning Pollution into Clean Air 🌍 Industries like power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities often deal with exhaust gases containing harmful particulates, SO₂, HCl, or other pollutants. Simply venting them into the atmosphere is not an option. That’s where wet scrubbers step in a technology that has been protecting both equipment and the environment for decades. A wet scrubber works by bringing the dirty gas stream into contact with a liquid (usually water or alkaline solution). Pollutants are either absorbed into the liquid or trapped in droplets and removed. This not only cuts down emissions but also handles high-temperature and moisture laden gases effectively. • Choose the right scrubbing liquid depending on contaminants (e.g., lime slurry for acidic gases). • Maintain liquid-to-gas ratio for optimal performance. • Regularly check nozzles, packing, and mist eliminators to avoid efficiency losses. • Don’t forget: proper disposal of spent scrubbing liquid is as important as the scrubbing itself. Have you worked with wet scrubbers in your projects, or do you usually deal with other gas cleaning systems like ESPs or bag filters? #AirPollutionControl #WetScrubber #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalEngineering #Sustainability #ProcessEngineering #EmissionControl

VAPOUR RECOVERY IN CRUDE OIL LOADINGS🛢️: WHICH TECHNOLOGIES ARE APPLICABLE? Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during the production and distribution of oil might be minor on a global scale, but their local impact can be notably significant. For instance, consider the vast amounts of gas released during the loading of tankers and ships, not to mention the presence of harmful components like benzene.   Many ports and terminals are equipped with vapour emission control systems, targeting emissions from crude oil as well as products such as naphtha and gasoline.   Johnson et al. in this paper published on Digital Refining, have outlined the range of technologies used for this purpose:   ➡️ Cryogenic condensation ➡️ Thermal oxidation ➡️ Pressure swing/vacuum adsorption (carbon vacuum adsorption) ➡️ Absorption ➡️ Membrane separation ➡️ Pressure swing/vacuum adsorption (carbon vacuum adsorption).   Simulation tools 🖥️ can be utilized to calculate the maximum hydrocarbon content present in the vapor as well as the maximum vapor flow rate, which is determined by the composition of the oil, the rate of loading, temperature, and vapor pressure at the loading arm. In cases where multiple loading berths exist and a shared vapor recovery unit (VRU) is being considered, the maximum vapor flow rate will typically be calculated based on simultaneous loading, disregarding any highly improbable scenarios. A typical maximum vapor growth rate (the increase in vapor volume rate relative to the oil loading rate) of 25% is expected.   Most crude carriers are purged with inert gas produced from the ship’s engine exhaust, meaning the vapor's inert content may include over 50 mol% nitrogen, along with oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, water vapor, NOx, and sulfur dioxide. Terminal regulations commonly restrict the levels of hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, and oxygen permitted in the ship’s tanks at the beginning of loading. Particulate matter, such as rust, can also be transported with the vapor.   When selecting the technology and designing the vapor collection system and VRU, it is essential to consider the presence of any contaminants, given their potential impact on the process sensitivity, as well as on the equipment and materials used in construction.   Featured in the image is a cryogenic condensation ❄️ system, which is commonly applied in cases when flammability of the stream is too critical or when reusing gas-phase nitrogen. 📚 Find more about recent VOC research findings: https://lnkd.in/e2da5wBY #VOCemissions #EnvironmentalSustainability #StorageTank 💡 Discover the article cited in the link below reported in the comments!