As the importance of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continues to increase, companies are developing new technologies that will enable this on an industrial scale. In the case of C-Capture, perfecting the carbon capture process requires precision control of a solvent and the solution was delivered by Bürkert.
Emissions of pollutants from industrial processes such as power generation, cement production, steel and glass making, are subject to strict regulations and businesses have to invest in various technologies to ensure compliance. As the world looks to a more sustainable future, more companies are looking at methods of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, and thus the need for innovative solutions is growing.
Currently, one of the major challenges with reducing CO2 levels is the amount of energy required by many of the leading processes. This is being challenged by C-Capture, which has developed technology that uses a new class of solvents to capture CO2 and enable it to be processed and stored, either permanently or for use in another industrial process.
The company designs chemical processes for capturing CO2.Using in-house test rigs data is generated which lay the foundations for industrial-scale solutions that are set to significantly reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. C-Capture chemists and process engineers must find the right technology for accurate measurements to generate data.
To help with specifying the parts, C-Capture worked with Scattergood & Johnson, a specialist supplier of electrical engineering and fluid control components. An in-house test rig involves the flow of the solvent into a wetted wall column. It was important to precisely regulate the solvent flow to enable the collection of accurate test data.
The process required an all-electric flow control device, since a pneumatically controlled valve would only add further cost and complexity to the project, both at the pilot stage and beyond. Scattergood recommended the Bürkert Type 3361 2-way globe control valve as the best solution due to its precise and fast flow control.
The Type 3361 also offers a flexibility of design to meet the requirements of the application. As part of an experimental project, the need for precise data was paramount and the valve offers both analogue and digital outputs. Furthermore, the option of five interchangeable valve seats allows the Kv value to be optimised, while the ability to add a position controller or a process controller to the application makes it suitable for both centralised and de-centralised systems.
Richard Hinchliffe, Technical Sales Engineer, at Scattergood, comments: “Customers like C-Capture are able to draw on our expertise and knowledge to implement the most effective and reliable products for their applications. Having understood all the requirements for the experimental rig, it was clear that the Bürkert valve would offer the best solution. Bürkert’s wide range of control valves with precision and reliability built-in, offered an ideal solution.”
Kirsty Anderson
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1285 648761 Fax: +44 (0)1285 648721
Web: www.burkert.co.uk
Email: kirsty.anderson@burkert.com
Burkert Fluid Control Systems
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- Fluid Control Centre 1 Bridge End Gloucestershire Cirencester GL7 1QY GB
About us
Bürkert is present in thirtyfive countries around the world. We also work with a large network of distributors and partners, which means we are as close as possible to our customers. This global presence ensures full service and support to all of our customers in every country around the world. Research is the lifeblood of our company.
At Bürkert, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are continually seeking new technologies and solutions for our customers. Every year, our people develop new and highly advanced products and solutions, ranging from integrated process measurement and control units to the most sophisticated systems used in pharmaceutical research. To be a market leader, we are also an R&D leader.
Therefore, our investment in research & development is one of the highest in our industry. In our research centres in Germany and France, 150 people are committed to working for a common future for our company and our customers. We are committed to offering our expertise wherever it is needed, anywhere in the world. This global presence ensures that our advances in fluid control technology are also global.
What we do in a nutshell
Manufacture of process equipment. One of the few manufacturers to provide solutions for the complete control loop.
Where we supply to
UK Ireland, Europe
Industries we supply to
Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Water and Wastewater
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