Description
The aim of the SAMART COx project is to design and manufacture a prototype to capture CO2 resulting from diffused sources, based on CO2 absorption with porous materials. The expected result is to design and develop a prototype of integrated system, modular, reconfigurable and scalable, of CO2 capture for small industries and residential areas.With the success of the project, IBERDROLA will become a prominent company in CO2 capture. The company will be supported by the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA).
Summary of project results
The purpose of the SMART COx project was to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) system to capture and reduce greenhouse gases from industry and residential areas. The project developed an innovative CO2 capture process which occurs under low temperature and pressure. The low temperature and pressure reduces operation costs significantly, in addition to the benefits of capturing CO2 for further use in industry. Through the project a prototype system has been developed that presents an economically viable solution to greenhouse gas capturing on an industry-scale. The prototype system was able to obtain 25.9 m3/h of exhaust gases with 11.2% of CO2 and was able to adsorb 94% of it.
Summary of bilateral results
Our work with NIVA has been very satisfactory, and the results of the project is believed to further benefit innovation and technological development in the field of CCS. In collaboration with NIVA, we managed to conduct data processing obtained from laboratory tests, which was used to characterize the life cycle of the installation and the environmental improvements that would be generated by the installation of the system in the industries and residential areas for which it is aimed.