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Impact of Implementing CCS Technology on a Biomass Power Plant

Mohebbi, Azin LU (2023) MVKM05 20231
Department of Energy Sciences
Abstract
This study examines the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS)
technology, specifically the monoethanolamine (MEA) chemical absorption
method, in a biomass power plant. The aim is to assess the energy
requirements and optimize the solvent processes to improve the overall
efficiency of the carbon capture process. The use of bioenergy with carbon
capture and storage (Bio-CCS) is proposed as a solution to mitigate global
warming by reducing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere.
The shift in Sweden’s heat and power generation infrastructure towards
biomass and waste makes Bio-CCS a crucial element in achieving a
sustainable and carbon-negative energy system. The study employs mass and
energy balance calculations... (More)
This study examines the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS)
technology, specifically the monoethanolamine (MEA) chemical absorption
method, in a biomass power plant. The aim is to assess the energy
requirements and optimize the solvent processes to improve the overall
efficiency of the carbon capture process. The use of bioenergy with carbon
capture and storage (Bio-CCS) is proposed as a solution to mitigate global
warming by reducing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere.
The shift in Sweden’s heat and power generation infrastructure towards
biomass and waste makes Bio-CCS a crucial element in achieving a
sustainable and carbon-negative energy system. The study employs mass and
energy balance calculations to model the implementation of CCS technology
on the flue gas stream of the biomass power plant. This allows for the analysis
of heating, cooling, and electricity requirements during the pre-cooling,
carbon capture, and compression stages.
The findings highlight the significant influence of lean solvent loading on
process performance, particularly in terms of thermal energy requirements.
Optimizing the solvent processes requires careful consideration of lean
solvent loading as a key factor. The conclusions drawn from this study have
implications beyond biomass power plants, as they can be applied to CO2
removal in various plant types. The research contributes to the understanding
of energy requirements in MEA carbon capture technology and suggests
potential avenues for enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the
carbon capture process. (Less)
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author
Mohebbi, Azin LU
supervisor
organization
course
MVKM05 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
report number
LUTMDN/TMHP-23/5542-SE
ISSN
0282-1990
language
English
id
9126808
date added to LUP
2023-06-19 11:07:23
date last changed
2023-06-19 11:07:23
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  abstract     = {{This study examines the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) 
technology, specifically the monoethanolamine (MEA) chemical absorption 
method, in a biomass power plant. The aim is to assess the energy 
requirements and optimize the solvent processes to improve the overall 
efficiency of the carbon capture process. The use of bioenergy with carbon 
capture and storage (Bio-CCS) is proposed as a solution to mitigate global 
warming by reducing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere.
The shift in Sweden’s heat and power generation infrastructure towards 
biomass and waste makes Bio-CCS a crucial element in achieving a 
sustainable and carbon-negative energy system. The study employs mass and 
energy balance calculations to model the implementation of CCS technology 
on the flue gas stream of the biomass power plant. This allows for the analysis 
of heating, cooling, and electricity requirements during the pre-cooling, 
carbon capture, and compression stages.
The findings highlight the significant influence of lean solvent loading on 
process performance, particularly in terms of thermal energy requirements. 
Optimizing the solvent processes requires careful consideration of lean 
solvent loading as a key factor. The conclusions drawn from this study have 
implications beyond biomass power plants, as they can be applied to CO2
removal in various plant types. The research contributes to the understanding 
of energy requirements in MEA carbon capture technology and suggests 
potential avenues for enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the 
carbon capture process.}},
  author       = {{Mohebbi, Azin}},
  issn         = {{0282-1990}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Impact of Implementing CCS Technology on a Biomass Power Plant}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}