Carbon Capture and Utilization – Production of Dimethyl Carbonate
Abstract:
The primary objective for the proposed carbon capture utilization (CCU) plant is to convert captured CO2 from a chemical plant flue gas stream into a value-added green product. CCU is a vital technology in addressing the rising global energy demand and lowering carbon emissions as the world attempts to achieve the Paris Agreement's climate target emissions: net-zero by 2050. Four products were evaluated based on their engineering, economic and environmental performances: urea, formic acid, ethanol, and dimethyl carbonate; ultimately, it was determined that dimethyl carbonate (DMC) was the most optimal green product. DMC has a substantial market, with various applications in organic synthesis, lithium-ion battery production, and fuel production, namely. The proposed location of the CCU-DMC plant is Texas, USA, chosen for its abundant supply of raw materials and favourable market conditions. The plant has been designed to produce 99.96% DMC with a capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year and a CO2 utilization rate of 71%.
Students:
Blake Cole, Masaharu Ono, Mustafa Osman, Fernanda Pereira
