Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage Compression Solutions

Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) comprises technologies that capture carbon dioxide from industrial processes, energy production or directly from the atmosphere and subsequently transport, utilize or permanently store it.

After capture and conditioning, CO₂ must often be compressed to meet the pressure requirements of the downstream process. Depending on the project, compressed CO₂ may be transported to a storage site, injected into a suitable geological formation or used as a feedstock for fuels, chemicals and other industrial products.

Carbon dioxide presents specific compression challenges because its density, phase and thermodynamic properties change significantly with pressure and temperature. Water content, impurities, suction conditions and the complete compression path must therefore be considered when configuring the compressor solution.

With more than 80 years of experience in reciprocating high pressure compressor technology, LMF develops tailor-made CO₂ compressor solutions for CCUS applications. Every solution is individually engineered according to the CO₂ composition, pressure and temperature conditions, required capacity, operating profile and applicable project specifications.

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Underground Storage (CCS)

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FAQs

CCUS is a collective term for processes that capture carbon dioxide and subsequently use it as an industrial feedstock or store it in a suitable geological formation. Transportation and intermediate conditioning may also form part of the CCUS chain.

Carbon Capture and Storage routes captured CO₂ to permanent geological storage. Carbon Capture and Utilization uses captured CO₂ as a feedstock or process medium. Whether utilization provides a long-term emissions benefit depends on the application, energy inputs and duration for which the carbon remains bound.

Compression may be required after capture and conditioning, at intermediate transportation stages and before utilization or underground injection. The necessary compression stages depend on the inlet conditions and required downstream pressure.

Carbon dioxide properties change considerably with pressure and temperature. Impurities and moisture can also affect phase behavior, corrosion risk and material requirements. The complete operating envelope must therefore be considered during compressor engineering.

LMF’s core scope is the reciprocating compressor solution required after or between defined process stages. Capture, dehydration, purification, transportation and injection equipment are separate systems unless explicitly included in the agreed project scope.