CX-002653: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Subtask 2.11 - Carbon Dioxide Capture with an Aqueous FrothCX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 06/04/2010Location(s): Grand Forks, North DakotaOffice(s): Fossil Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory

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June 4, 2010
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Subtask 2.11 - Carbon Dioxide Capture with an Aqueous Froth
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 06/04/2010
Location(s): Grand Forks, North Dakota
Office(s): Fossil Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory

An alternative to the calcium hydroxide trapping reagent will be investigated, demonstrating capture of carbon dioxide as magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) using magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) in the Aqueous-Froth Carbon Dioxide (AFCO2) scrubber and the thermal regeneration/reuse of the magnesium hydroxide.

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