Example: Low-emission power plants
Engineering is participating in a large number of diverse international and national projects focusing on methods of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. In the following, we show examples.
COORETEC
As part of the COORETEC program (CO2 Reduction Technologies in fossil-fired power plants) launched by Germany’s Ministry for Economics and Labor, Linde Gas is involved in two combined projects: OXYCOALAC and COORIVA. OXYCOAL-AC deals with the development of a coal-burning process for power generation that produces no CO2 emissions.
COORIVA, a combined project involving the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Linde AG and other industrial partners, has conducted feasibility studies for a so-called IGCC reference power station (combined power plant with integrated carbon gasification).Starting in 2015, the objective is to produce lignite and hard coal while retaining the CO2.
CO2 separation for the production of synthesis gas and hydrogen
In a German government-funded project on hydrogen and fuel cells, Linde and its partners are researching into the development of plants that produce synthesis gas and hydrogen with ceramic membranes conducting O2 ions. CO2 separation is a major focus of this project.
Sixth EU framework program for sustainable development
Linde is also participating in implementation of the sixth EU framework program for sustainable development. The company is involved in two projects: “ENCAP” (Enhanced Capture of CO2) and “CHRISGAS” (Clean Hydrogen Rich Synthesis Gas). ENCAP’s objectives include developing the field known as precombustion technologies, which are aimed at substantially lowering the carbon dioxide emissions of power stations. Thirty-three partners from industry together with numerous universities and prominent research organizations are participating in the project – which runs until spring 2009. The total budget is 22 million EUR, of which roughly half stems from government subsidies. Linde Engineering is currently active in the two sub-projects “Process and Power Systems” and “High-Temperature Oxygen Generation of Power Cycles.”