A major boost to hopes carbon capture solutions will soon begin to have an impact at scale.
Carbon Clean has announced the successful factory stage testing of the largest Rotating Packed Bed [RPB] ever manufactured. The technology is capable of sequestering and storing 285 tonnes of CO2 per day, and is now ready to be commercially deployed at an industrial scale.
The project is part of the company’s CycloneCC C1 series, which also uses a proprietary solvent, APBS-CDRMax, to improve overall system efficiency. Representing a 20-fold leap in the previous RPB trials, those behind the scheme have hailed the news a boost to hopes carbon capture and storage will soon begin to have a greater impact on efforts to reduce emissions and slow global warming. Once operational, it’s is believe the solution can trap 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, bring equipment height down by 70% and reduce the use of steel by 35%.
“The skills and experience of the teams on the ground, combined with CycloneCC’s modular, scalable ‘Lego-block’ design, have enabled the RPB to exceed acceptance criteria,’ said Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO, Carbon Clean. ‘The CycloneCC C1 RPB is a testament to the UK’s outstanding manufacturing capabilities. Producing the first commercial-scale product of this size in the UK is a strong signal that we are ready for large-scale global deployment.’
‘This breakthrough is a proud moment for Huddersfield and the UK. The partnership between Thomas Broadbent and Sons and Carbon Clean showcases the cutting-edge innovation and world-class engineering we have right here in Huddersfield,’ Harpreet Uppal, MP for Huddersfield. ‘It’s proof that our local industries and skilled workers can drive the clean energy transition and lead the way globally. It’s fantastic to see Huddersfield businesses at the heart of tackling climate change while creating good, skilled jobs for our community.’
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