This study is a review of current and future applications of methods of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the bioconversion processes which aims to address the issue and cover various CCS technologies and their efficacy in reducing carbon emissions. A qualitative analysis of published papers is employed throughout to address the objectives.
The results of this study show that, currently, oxyfuel,
pre-combustion, and post-combustion technologies are most prevalent in the
field of carbon capture implementation. The possibility of retrofitting the
aforementioned technologies to existing plants and the subsequent benefits and
drawbacks are discussed. The implementation of CCS has been observed most
notably in the cement industry and in industries where carbon emissions are
significant (e.g., refineries).
Moreover, a number of new promising CCS technologies are
described and discussed concurrently with their prospects for future
developments (e.g., fuel cells, membranes, and chemical looping).
Specific case studies of organizations involved in CCS have
enabled comparisons to be drawn in relation to the financial costs and
practicality of implementation. It has been noted that countries must offer
incentives and assistance to organizations in order to motivate them to adopt
CCS technologies. Additionally, sufficient conditions which are favourable to
investors must be met in order to make venturing into carbon capture appealing
and sustainable for them. The government may achieve this by legally imposing
quotas on carbon emissions from specific industries, which creates an
environment in which the CCS technologies become lucrative.
It is suggested that it is important to explore the
development of advanced plant designs that incorporate integration concepts and
CCS technologies. For example, Shell has been exemplified as the leader of
technological advancements in CCS and for the company’s venture into developing
CCS for refineries.
Public awareness is also an important aspect of ensuring the
future of CCS technologies and projects. If people are well informed regarding
the environmental and health impacts of carbon emissions, they are more likely
to support and convince the government to adopt CCS technologies.
Author (s)
Details
Khaleel
Awadh
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Petroleum Research Center, P.O.
Box 24885 Safat, 13109, Kuwait.
Vaughan
Breaux
6 Manston Close, Bristol, BS16 6XB, United Kingdom.
Bader Al Arbeed
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Petroleum Research Center, P.O.
Box 24885 Safat, 13109, Kuwait.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48119-98-8
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