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Gas analysis at a pilot carbon capture plant
Signal Group analysers are being utilised at a pilot carbon capture unit at a natural gas combustion plant in southern Arkansas, USA. The company Aqualung Carbon Capture is trialling its novel carbon capture technology on a generic gas-fired boiler to continuously check for non-combusted hydrocarbons in the boiler’s emissions.
Explaining the advantages of Aqualung’s membrane technology, Jonathan Garbett says: “Traditional carbon capture techniques such as absorption with amines are relatively expensive, with a requirement for amine, heat and a steady stream, so they are only used commercially in larger applications. In contrast, our patented membrane technology requires less power and works well on smaller, de-centralised plants.”
Signal’s gas analysis system included an S4 SOLAR heated FID VOC analyser with a heated line and model 346 front-end filter. In most countries, FID (flame ionisation detection) is the standard reference method for the measurement of total hydrocarbons, and the sampling handling system is designed to ensure that the sample being delivered to the analyser is truly representative of the emissions, with no possibility of condensation in the sample line, or the analyser.
NewThe Key to Effective Carbon Capture
The global climate crisis has made it clear that lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer optional. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has emerged as a powerful tool in this fight, but its success relies on one crucial factor—accurate monitoring.
Effective GHG analysis not only validates carbon reduction claims but also ensures the efficiency of the technologies involved. From CO₂ to methane and nitrous oxide, understanding these emissions is critical to meeting ambitious net-zero goals. At Signal Group, our advanced gas analysers are leading the way, providing reliable data for pilot and full-scale carbon capture projects.
Dive into our latest blog to explore how GHG measurement is shaping the future of sustainability.
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