Enzyme-catalysed process captures CO2
5 Jun 2013
Carbon capture expert Akermin demonstrates a technique that has an emissions capture rate close to 90%.
Akermin announced the commissioning of its proprietary biocatalyst delivery system, which operated continuously for several weeks.
This marks the largest demonstration of an enzyme-catalysed process
The pilot unit in place at the National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC) was able to capture almost 90% CO2 from flue gas, a technique that offers rate enhancement and no performance degradation.
Barry Blackwell, CEO of Akermin, stated: “after several weeks of continuous operation, this marks the longest and largest demonstration of an enzyme-catalysed process for CO2 capture.”
The pilot plant will not need to replenish enzymes for several months. During which time the project will continue to gather technical data and gain economic validation for CO2 removal across the biogas, LNG and ammonia production markets.
The plant data will also play a key role in support for larger field pilot testing for areas such as natural gas and coal-fired power plants.
Additionally, Akermin is developing a salt solution platform that it believes will be capable of further reducing the cost of CO2 emissions for large-scale industrial operations.
