Modular open systems architecture direct air capture platform
US11766636B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02C20/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for modular and adaptable carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, separation, and storage in a variety of disparate site locations are provided. The systems and methods include utilizing a plurality of transportable, mass-producible, and stackable CO2 capture modules locally arranged in a cluster serviced by modular or locally fixed utilities modules that are in turn serviced by centralized plant services facilities, which may be dedicated to the CO2 capture system or may alternatively be shared with other co-located operations. The CO2 capture modules comprise a plurality of sorbent reactors, each comprising removable sorbent cartridges which may be easily exchanged for maintenance or upgrade purposes. The CO2 sorbent reactors are alternatively operated in adsorption and desorption modes and synchronized with each other within the sorbent module and the corresponding cluster to achieve continuous operation.
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