InnoTech’s Amine Intensification Project received recognition as an emerging CO2 capture technology advancement in the 2024 Global Carbon Capture Institute (GCCSI) Compendium. While the CO2 Capture process using Amine is a well-established technology that has been used in the industry for decades, the traditional operating process has potential for improvement and advancement.
Our Amine Intensification Process (AIP) reduces energy requirements by 75% through the application and use of microwaves and water lean solvent (WLS).
This project proposes changes in three main areas:
- Utilization of advanced packing material for reducing the size of the adsorption tower.
- Replacement of water with water lean solvent (WLS).
- Application of microwaves in solvent regeneration.
The challenge of traditional amine processing is the amount of energy required, and consequently the cost and carbon footprint associated with it. This is mitigated through the application of microwaves, which delivers the energy using electromagnetic radiation, without requirement for heating the bulk of the solvent and release CO2 faster at lower temperatures. Together, the application of microwave technology and use of water lean solvent (WLS) are the primary changes that advance the technology.
The Amine Intensification Project (AIP) will expand to a pilot-scale project unit with the capacity to produce one ton of amine per day and will be available for demonstration at ACCTC in 2026.
This project is funded in collaboration with NRCan, Alberta Innovates and the industry, which are driving this innovation forward. Our Amine Intensification Project (AIP) will optimize an already effective and established process by improving carbon capture technology for use in Alberta and on a global scale.
To read more about InnoTech’s Amine Intensification Project (AIP) download the 2024 Global Carbon Capture Institute (GCCSI) Compendium here.
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