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Carbon Capture for Cement
Advanced carbon capture systems specifically designed for cement plants, capturing 90% + of process emissions. Combines post-combustion capture with innovative calcination processes to address both energy and process emissions from cement production.
Important Considerations
Long-term storage verification and leakage concerns require monitoring. Public acceptance and regulatory framework still developing.
How It Works
Cement carbon capture targets both combustion and process emissions using specialized amine-based solvents optimized for cement plant conditions. Advanced sorbent materials capture CO2 from limestone calcination (60% of emissions) and fuel combustion (40% of emissions). Captured CO2 is compressed and transported for permanent storage or utilization in concrete curing.
Advantages
Addresses cement industry's 8% of global CO2 emissions. Retrofittable to existing cement plants without major process changes. Captured CO2 can be used for concrete curing, creating circular carbon economy. Maintains cement quality and production rates. Enables carbon-neutral concrete for construction industry.
Challenges
Increases energy consumption by 15-25% due to capture process. Significant capital costs for retrofit installations. Requires CO2 transport and storage infrastructure. May impact cement plant economics and competitiveness. Technology still proving commercial viability.