Capturing CO2 from Exhaust Gas
Technology Description:
Sustainable Energy Solutions (SES) is developing a process to capture CO2 from the exhaust gas of coal-fired power plants by desublimation—the conversion of a gas to a solid. Capturing CO2 as a solid and delivering it as a liquid avoids the large energy cost of CO2 gas compression. SES' capture technology facilitates the prudent use of available energy resources; coal is our most abundant energy resource and is an excellent fuel for baseline power production. SES capture technology can capture 99% of the CO2 emissions in addition to a wide range of other pollutants more efficiently and at lower costs than existing capture technologies. SES' capture technology can be readily added to our existing energy infrastructure.
Potential Impact:
If successful, SES' process will enable coal-fired power plants to produce low-cost, carbon-neutral, on-demand electricity while positioning the U.S. as a global leader in the carbon capture industry.
Security:
Enabling continued use of domestic coal for electricity generation will preserve the stability of the electric grid.
Environment:
Carbon capture technology could prevent more than 800 million tons of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere each year.
Economy:
Enabling cost-effective carbon capture systems could accelerate their adoption at existing power plants.
Contact
ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. James Klausner
Project Contact:
Mr. Larry Baxter
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
l.baxter@sesinnovation.com
Partners
Brigham Young University
General Electric
American Air Liquide
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Release Date:
02/07/2009