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EPSRC Reference: EP/N029429/1
Title: CO2 shipping-compression, liquefaction and dehydration (CO2 LIQUID)
Principal Investigator: Patchigolla, Professor K
Other Investigators:
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
FLIR systems Ltd Siemens
Department: School of Water, Energy and Environment
Organisation: Cranfield University
Scheme: First Grant - Revised 2009
Starts: 30 August 2016 Ends: 31 August 2019 Value (£): 101,215
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Carbon Capture & Storage
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Energy
Related Grants:
Panel History:
Panel DatePanel NameOutcome
13 Apr 2016 Engineering Prioritisation Panel Meeting 13 April 2016 Announced
Summary on Grant Application Form
The proposed project deals with liquefaction of CO2 and its transportation by ship either for storage or enhanced oil recovery, and the impact of impurities on loading and unloading scenarios. There is little experience of handling liquid CO2 under shipping conditions. The levels, for which impurities (including water) need to be removed from CO2 so as to mitigate handling issues, and the associated impact on energy efficiency of compression and liquefaction, are not understood, especially for CO2 from fossil-fired power plants.

The study aims to evaluate the propensity for leakages, freezing, blockages, and safety issues for liquid CO2 suitable for transportation by ship (near to the triple point).

The project aims to modify the existing PACT facility at Cranfield to allow the multi operational facility to test CO2 in either dense phase or semi refrigerated fluid state. Two key technology gaps will be addressed: How to prepare an energy efficient triple point CO2 under controlled manner and what operational issues would encounter as a function of key impurities?

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