Integrated Platform for Carbon Capture and Utilization

Integrated Platform for Carbon Capture and Utilization is a comprehensive, hands-on educational system designed to bring real-world Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) processes into the classroom and research environment. Tailored for engineering and science institutions, this lab-scale setup simulates the complete CCUS cycle—from carbon emission simulation and adsorption to desorption and final mineralization into stable compounds like CaCO₃. With integrated sensors, a PID-based control system, and an IoT-enabled data acquisition unit, this platform is suitable for both foundational learning and advanced experimentation.

Key Features

Complete End-to-End Simulation: Covers all core CCUS stages—emission simulation, selective CO₂ capture, regeneration, and mineralization.
Advanced Gas Handling: High-precision Mass Flow Controllers allow simulation of various CO₂ source streams (400 ppm to 60%+).
Selective Adsorption & Desorption: Packed bed columns with MS 5816 BG sieves; PID-controlled TSA process for accurate regeneration
PID-Controlled Desorption: Enables accurate, energy-efficient regeneration of the adsorbent via Temperature Swing Adsorption (TSA).
Precision Gas Blending: Uses mass flow controllers to simulate a wide range of CO₂ concentrations—from ambient (400 ppm) to industrial flue gases (up to 60%)..
Mineralization Module: Bubble reactor demonstrates CO₂ conversion to CaCO₃ with real-time sparging.
Real-Time Monitoring: Includes CO₂ sensors and six-point thermocouple array for comprehensive data acquisition and thermal analysis.
IoT-Enabled Interface: Enables live monitoring, user-controlled experiments, CSV data logging, and export for post-lab analysis.
Research-Grade Accuracy: Enables isotherm modeling, breakthrough curve analysis, and techno-economic feasibility assessments.
Scalable & Modular: Designed for easy integration into academic curriculums or industry-aligned research programs.

Learning Module

Adsorption and Desorption Science

Adsorbent Characterization: Measure CO₂ adsorption capacity at different inlet concentrations; compare adsorbents.
Thermal Swing Adsorption (TSA): Understand heating-based regeneration cycles and monitor efficiency and kinetics.
MTZ Analysis: Use thermocouple data to observe the movement of the mass transfer zone and thermal gradients.

Gas Composition and Capture Efficiency

Breakthrough & Isotherm Modeling: Construct breakthrough curves, generate adsorption isotherms, and apply Langmuir/Freundlich models.
Process Parameter Studies: Analyze the effect of partial pressure, gas composition, and flow rate on adsorption efficiency.
Desorption Methods Comparison: Evaluate energy use and purity levels in TSA vs inert gas purging.

Mineralization and Techno-Economics

Visual CO₂ Mineralization: Observe CaCO₃ formation via bubble reactor; correlate with CO₂ input volume.
Process Optimization: Modify flow rates and temperatures to improve conversion efficiency.
Feasibility Studies: Estimate energy consumption and cost per kg of CO₂ captured; apply concepts to Direct Air Capture (DAC) and flue gas streams.

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