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Journal Publications
Unlocking New Potential of CESAR1-based chemical absorption Technology: Available data and knowledge gaps of the CESAR1 solvent system
AURORA latest review paper, developed in collaboration with researchers from SINTEF and NTNU, provides a comprehensive analysis of the CESAR1 solvent system. It collects and evaluates existing experimental data, highlights knowledge gaps, and outlines the necessary next steps in research to optimize the use of this innovative solvent for CO₂…
Conference publication – Optimal Control of Industrial Solvent-Based CO2 Capture PlantsConference publication
This publication, prepared by our project partners Cybernetica and SINTEF Industry, is a proceeding from the 34th European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering and the 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (ESCAPE34/PSE24), held in Florence, Italy, from June 2-6, 2024.Solutions for advanced control of CO2 capture processes have…
Conference Abstracts
Conference abstract – GHGT-17: “Storage potential evaluation of eastern Mediterranean area as final step of the full chainassessment”
The last step of the CCUS full chain is represented by geological storage, when the CO2 is injected, via injection wells, into the deep sub-surface at a carefully selected site (such as a saline aquifer or a depleted oil/gas field). This work describes the methodology and the results adopted by…
Conference abstract – GHGT-17: “CESAR1 solvent degradation in pilot and laboratory scale”
The non-proprietary CESAR1 amine blend has been widely studied for use as a solvent for post-combustion CO2 capture. 1–5 Despite of its relative popularity in the solvent market, there are still many knowledge gaps connected to the stability of CESAR1. The mixture of 2-amino-2-methyl propanol (AMP, CAS 124-68-5) and piperazine…
Conference presentation – CO₂GeoNet Open Forum: “Exploring CCUS chains in Belgium and Greece based on open-access CESAR1 solvent capture technology”
Read our project partner\'s presentation on \"Exploring CCUS chains in Belgium and Greece based on open-access CESAR1 solvent capture technology\", by Anette Mathisen – (SINTEF), Hanne Kvamsdal (SINTEF), Stephane Jouenne (Totale Energies), Sabina Bigi (Sapienza University of Rome).
Abstract – PCCC-7: “The impact of solvent degradation products on operation and environment”
Abstract Solvent degradation during the CO2 capture process is known to reduce capture capacity, increase corrosivity, emissions and solvent toxicity, and complicate operation of the plant. The wide variety in degradation compounds include charged species, typically referred to as heat stable salt (HSS), amides, acids, nitrosamines, small volatile organic compounds,…
Abstract – TCCS-12: Kinetics of the Absorption of CO2 into aqueous loaded solutions of AMP and AMP/PZ
Abstract Amine-based absorption is currently the most advanced and cost-effective means of postcombustion CO2 capture among the different technologies that can be used (Dutcher et al., 2015). Much work has been done to reduce energy consumption, which constitutes one of the major penalties to the absorption process. Therefore, when it…
Abstract – PCCC7: Development needs and knowledge gaps of CESAR1 solvent
Abstract The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a major global challenge in the fight against climate change. Among the various technologies available for post-combustion CO2 capture, amine-based absorption is currently considered the most advanced and cost-effective[1]. However, the absorption process incurs a significant energy penalty, prompting research efforts…
Abstract – TCCS-12: Towards understanding CESAR1 degradation
A reason why aqueous ethanolamine (MEA) is still considered a benchmark solvent for CO2 capture by some, despite of its relatively high energy consumption and relative instability compared to other solvents, is the abundance of knowledge and public data on MEA performance and chemistry. With more than 50 identified degradation…
Abstract – TCCS-12: “AURORA – ACCELERATED DEPLOYMENT OF INTEGRATED CCUS CHAINS BASED ON SOLVENT CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY”
ABSTRACT AURORA is a three and a half year HORIZON Europe project funded by EU and kicked off in January 2023. The participants of AURORA represent the following six European countries: Norway (5 partners), United Kingdom (1 partner), Belgium (1 partner), France (2 partners), Italy (1 partner), and Greece (2…
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Academic publications
Scientific publications by AURORA partners prior to project commencement that are relevant for the project
Evaluation of process upgrades and novel solvents for the post combustion CO2 capture process in pilot-scale
Process modifications for solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture
First Process Results and Operational Experience with CESAR1 Solvent at TCM with High Capture Rates (ALIGN-CCUS Project)
Towards full-scale carbon capture – Results from the Mobile Test Unit in various industry sectors
ALIGN-CCUS: the results of an ACT project on the full CCUS chain to accelerate implementation of decarbonisation in industrial areas
Process integration of advanced amine-based solvents in power and industrial plants: A new benchmark for post-combustion carbon capture?
Demonstration of a novel instrument for online monitoring of absorber emissions to air
Optimizing integrated reference cases in the OCTAVIUS project
Demonstration of two-level non-linear model predictive control of CO2 capture plants
Demonstration of non-linear model predictive control of post-combustion CO2 capture processes
Dynamic real-time optimisation of a CO2 capture facility
Demonstration of non-linear model predictive control for optimal flexible operation of a CO2 capture plant
Evaluating the possibility of high- pressure desorption of CO2 via volatile co-solvent injection
Strategic planning of regions and territories in Europe for low carbon energy and industry through CCUS: the STRATEGY CCUS project
Atmospheric emissions of amino-methyl-propanol, piperazine and their degradation products during the 2019-20 ALIGN-CCUS campaign at the Technology Centre Mongstad
Best practices for the measurement of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, piperazine and their degradation products in amine plant emissions.
Modelling and simulation of the Esbjerg pilot plant using the Cesar 1 solvent
Results from Cesar1 Testing at the CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad. Verification of Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (Rfcc) Baseline Results
Aerosol Growth in a Post Combustion CO2 Capture Absorber Using the 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol/Piperazine (CESAR 1) Solvent
Development of Process Model of CESAR1 Solvent System and Validation with Large Pilot Data
CESAR1 Solvent Degradation and Thermal Reclaiming Results from TCM Testing
New solubility and heat of absorption data for CO2 in blends of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) and Piperazine (PZ) and a new eNRTL model representation
This project has received funding from the European Union’s HORIZON EUROPE research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101096521.