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Carbon Bridge Process: From Emissions to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
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Exhaust Gas Capture:
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Combustion exhaust containing COâ‚‚, Hâ‚‚O, Nâ‚‚, and trace contaminants is channeled through the Carbon Bridge system.
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Exhaust Gas Treatment:
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A spray tower removes particulates, NOx, SOx, and other contaminants, ensuring clean input gas for downstream processes.
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COâ‚‚ Absorption:
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COâ‚‚ is selectively captured from the exhaust gas using a monoethanolamine (MEA)-based solvent in a high-efficiency absorber.
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COâ‚‚ Desorption:
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The COâ‚‚-rich MEA is regenerated in a stripper column, releasing concentrated COâ‚‚ for conversion while recovering the solvent for reuse.
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Electrolysis:
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A potassium hydroxide (KOH) alkaline electrolyzer splits water (Hâ‚‚O) into hydrogen (Hâ‚‚) and oxygen (Oâ‚‚), powered by electricity.
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Methanation:
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COâ‚‚ and Hâ‚‚ are combined in a Sabatier reactor under precise temperature and pressure conditions to produce methane (CHâ‚„) and water.
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RNG Output:
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The high-purity methane is upgraded to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas for sale or on-site use in power generation.
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Energy and Heat Integration:
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Waste heat from the methanation process is recovered to preheat inputs, maximizing system efficiency.
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Circular Operation:
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RNG fuels the same facility, completing a sustainable energy cycle and reducing reliance on external resources.
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CARBON BRIDGE PLATFORM
The Carbon Bridge is the world's first modular system integrating carbon capture, electrolysis, and methanation in a compact, containerized 1MW package. Its scalable design allows for rapid manufacturing and deployment across diverse industry verticals, offering a flexible, turnkey solution to transform COâ‚‚ emissions into renewable natural gas tailored to specific applications.
SCALABLE DESIGN
The Carbon Bridge offers unmatched flexibility, scaling from residential boilers to gigawatt-scale coal power plants. Its modular design adapts seamlessly to diverse applications, from small-scale emissions reduction to large industrial decarbonization projects. This versatility allows deployment across various industries, meeting energy and sustainability goals for operations of any size or complexity.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
IP includes advanced control algorithms, developed from over a year of data, that optimize performance in real-time by analyzing energy prices, COâ‚‚ credits, and efficiency metrics. Machine learning enables continuous recalibration, ensuring profitability, safety, and efficiency across diverse applications.
EXPERIENCE DRIVEN DESIGN
The Carbon Bridge design combines thousands of hours of real-world data from a commercial-scale unit converting COâ‚‚ into methane with advanced simulations and design equations. This integration achieves near-maximum thermodynamic efficiency, minimizes capital and operating costs, and ensures safety, all in a scalable, compact system unmatched in utility and performance.
MINIMUM VIABLE COST
The Carbon Bridge’s electrolyzer, carbon capture system, and methanation reactor are engineered for simplicity and cost-effectiveness, using streamlined designs and minimal components. This approach ensures rapid, affordable deployment, making the system accessible across diverse applications while maintaining high performance and scalability for decarbonization and renewable energy storage solutions.
RETROFIT READY
The Carbon Bridge is purpose-built for retrofitting, seamlessly integrating into existing infrastructure with minimal disruption. Its modular design ensures compatibility with boilers, power plants, and industrial systems, preserving operational continuity while enabling decarbonization. This retrofit-focused approach avoids costly replacements, making the transition to sustainable energy practical and efficient for all applications.