How does carbon capture technology work? — VoltronAI

Carbon capture technology is a process that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial processes, such as power generation, before they are released into the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is then stored for later use or disposal, reducing the amount of CO2 emissions that contribute to climate change.

There are several different technologies for carbon capture, each with its own specific process for capturing CO2 emissions. The most common technologies include post-combustion capture, pre-combustion capture, oxy-fuel combustion, chemical looping, and direct air capture.

Post-combustion capture is used to capture CO2 emissions from power plants and other industrial processes that burn fossil fuels, such as coal, natural gas, and oil. The technology works by capturing the CO2 emissions from the flue gases produced by the combustion process and storing them for later use or disposal. The captured CO2 is typically separated from the other gases in the flue gas using chemical solvents or by passing the gases through a series of membranes.

Pre-combustion capture is used to capture CO2 emissions from power plants and other industrial processes that use gasification or reforming to produce synthesis gas, which is then burned to produce electricity. The technology works by capturing the CO2 emissions…