Innovative moving bed adsorption process for CO2 capture in coal-fired power plants operated under variable load

About this project

<p>The aim of the project is to conduct research on an innovative CO2 capture(CC) method from flue gases generated during combustion process in of hard pulverized coal-fired power boiler. The basis of the method was developed by the Norwegian project partner (SINTEF Industry). The method is based on the use of activated carbon in a moving bed temperature swing adsorption process.<br> Preliminary results allow to conclude that the energy intensity of the method is lower than the energy intensity of the methods based on chemical absorption process or on fixed bed capture process. The project is to demonstrate the usefulness of the method for rapid changes in the load of a power unit, with particular emphasis on rapid power growth. The project was divided into 5 working pakages(WPs). In WP1, the participants will carry out computational work aimed at developing mathematical models that will simulate the operation of selected boilers under transient operating conditions. A program for analyses and simulations of a moving bed temperature swing adsorption process suited to the laboratory stand will be developed. The method energy consumption and its(dynamics)flexibility will also be computationally estimated. The dynamics of the proposed CC method should aligned with the dynamics of power unit. In the WP2 Partners will design and build a research stan for CC from flue gases.<br> Within WP3, the test stand will be installed in one of the Polish power plant. Measurements will be carried out during its operation in steady and transient conditions. On the base of measurements, will be estimated:<br> -performance,<br> -CO2 capture rate,<br> -energy consumption.<br> The model of a moving bed temperature swing adsorption process developed in WP1 will be validated and tuned.<br> Based on the results from previous WPs, partners will undertake efforts to scale up the research model to industrial conditions.<br> The last stage(WP5) is dedicated to efficient communication and dissemination issues.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The InnCapPlant project greatly benefited from having Norwegian partners. The collaboration enabled us to exchange knowledge in various fields – the Norwegian partners brought deep chemical expertise, while Polish contributed experience in the energy sector. This combination of expertise resulted in joint outcomes that significantly enhanced our understanding of the processes in the power plant and CO2 capture. At the bilateral level, the main outcomes include: -The development and implementation of new, more efficient chemical and energy processes. -Joint scientific publications that enriched the literature in both fields significantly. -The development of skills in managing large international projects, which enhanced our soft skills. The broader effects of the partnership are evident in the better integration of scientists from different countries and fields, and the increased awareness of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving complex technological problems. We plan to continue our cooperation. Moreover, with one of our Norwegian partners, we are in the process of organizing a sabbatical with the project leader for this partner. This will enable us to continue our collaboration and write new project proposals together. We are confident that this continued partnership will bring further innovative solutions and deepen our joint achievements.

Project partners

• Norwegian University of Science and Technology Donor project partner· Norway
• SINTEF AS Donor project partner· Norway