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CO2 capture from air and co-production of H2 via the Ca(OH)2–CaCO3 cycle using concentrated solar power–Thermodynamic analysis

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  • Nikulshina, V.
  • Hirsch, D.
  • Mazzotti, M.
  • Steinfeld, A.

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The thermodynamics of a solar thermochemical cycle for the capture of CO2 from air are analyzed. The cycle encompasses 3 reactors: an aerosol-type carbonator for capturing CO2 from air using a spray of Ca(OH)2 aqueous solution, a solar calciner for thermally decomposing CaCO3 into CaO using concentrated solar energy, and a conventional slaker for regenerating Ca(OH)2. Two approaches are examined: (1) a closed-material cycle that delivers pure CO2; and (2) an open-material cycle that, additionally, co-produces hydrogen. The 2nd approach features the same components as those of the closed-material cycle, except that the calciner co-produces CaO and syngas by the combined CaCO3-decomposion and CH4-reforming processes, and syngas is further processed to separate streams of H2 and CO2. Its thermodynamic efficiency, defined as the ratio of ΔG298K∘|H2+0.5O2→H2O for the H2 produced to the thermal energy input (solar energy+heating value of CH4) is 22.7%. The solar chemical reactor technology for the calcination and for the combined calcination-reforming is presented.

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  • Nikulshina, V. & Hirsch, D. & Mazzotti, M. & Steinfeld, A., 2006. "CO2 capture from air and co-production of H2 via the Ca(OH)2–CaCO3 cycle using concentrated solar power–Thermodynamic analysis," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 31(12), pages 1715-1725.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:31:y:2006:i:12:p:1715-1725
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2005.09.014
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