Flue gas isn’t just CO2—it’s a complex mix of components that can significantly impact the performance of your carbon capture system.
These elements affect operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and health and safety standards. Characterizing flue gas for capture differs from standard environmental testing, requiring a more detailed analysis to ensure success.
At the International CCS Knowledge Centre, we offer flue gas characterization services before you design your facility. By analyzing your specific flue gas composition, we help you identify potential issues early, ensuring your carbon capture system is optimized from the start.
Detailed Analysis for Informed Decisions
Our service provides a thorough understanding of the various components in your flue gas stream, including their concentrations and variability over time. This analysis is essential for:
Our Three-Level Approach
Level 1: Basic Analysis
We begin by collecting essential data from existing sources like Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and standard air permitting tests. This foundational data offers valuable insights into the major components and their variability over time.
Level 2: Minor and Trace Component Analysis
Level 2 dives deeper into minor and trace components that are critical to your carbon capture system. Instead of conducting costly individual tests, we measure total levels of key components like hydrocarbons or particulate matter. If these levels are high, we recommend further testing in Level 3.
Level 3: Advanced Testing
For critical components that require precise measurement, Level 3 offers advanced testing methods. This includes specialized techniques for low-level nitrogen dioxide (NO2) measurement and detailed particulate analysis, ensuring your system is fully optimized and de-risked.
Lowering Solvent-Related Risks
A complete and accurate characterization of flue gas is essential for lowering solvent-related risks in amine-based carbon capture projects. By providing detailed data on all components, especially trace constituents, we enable solvent vendors to better predict and manage potential negative outcomes, ensuring a more reliable and cost-effective carbon capture solution.
Tailored to Your Needs
At the International CCS Knowledge Centre, we take the guesswork out of flue gas analysis. By offering a tiered approach to characterization, we help you identify and address potential challenges early in the design process, minimizing risks and optimizing your carbon capture system for success.