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Carbon Dioxide Recovery (Flue Gases)
Overview
Under some circumstances and in certain areas of the world there is an insufficient supply of high quality CO2 to meet the needs of the market. In the early 1960’s the Wittemann Company responded to this need by developing a line of reliable and efficient flue gas extraction and direct fired CO2 production systems. These systems are employed on most continents of the world, primarily to meet the CO2 demands of the soft drink industry.
Wittemann understands the need for CO2 equipment to meet and exceed the latest CO2 quality specifications. Wittemann CO2 Production Systems are designed to perform by providing proven purification techniques that minimize nitrogen and oxygen in the final product and eliminate NO, NO2 and other harmful impurities. The result is up to 99.99% pure CO2 guaranteed to meet product specifications.
Flue gas extraction technology removes in excess of 95% of the CO2 contained in flue gas streams from existing (or new) steam boilers, turbines and electric generators. These systems are designed around a uniquely energy efficient solvent that has greater CO2 carrying capacity than other chemical solvents, is oxygen tolerant, and actually protects internal surfaces from corrosion.
Key System Features
- Recovers in excess of 95% of the CO2 contained in the flue gas. This is accomplished without compressing the flue gas above the level required to pass it through the absorber and without removing the oxygen present.
- This system design now allows users of CO2 to become self-sufficient in their requirements or even have surplus CO2 that they can sell in the market for other users (additional revenue in their pocket).
- Economine FG solvent is the key to economical recovery of CO2 from flue gases. Developed by a large USA chemical company, this solvent is uniquely energy efficient, has much greater CO2 carrying capacity then other solvents and is oxygen tolerant. In fact, this solvent actually protects the surfaces it contacts from corrosion.
- By recovering the CO2 from the flue gas, you are reducing the CO2 emissions to atmosphere. This could be a potential source for tax credits from the government of your country.