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TCM contributing to technology development

Since its establishment in 2012, TCM has been a hub for global technology suppliers to come to Mongstad to test, verify and develop cost-effective technologies for CO₂ capture from industrial plants. In addition, TCM’s owners have led scientific campaigns using non-proprietary technologies such as MEA and CESAR1 solvents, setting benchmarks for commercial technology suppliers. As a result, a number of scientific articles.

By testing both proprietary and open technologies, TCM is a world-leading centre of excellence in carbon capture. Our commitment to trust and confidentiality ensures excellent test results for each partner. 

Flue Gas Preparation

• Industrial flue gas need to be prepared for the CO₂ capture process
• This section cools and removes some pollutants from the flue gas entering the CO2 capture process by circulating water.

Wash Section

Ensures the capture of CO₂ does not cause local pollution.

Absorber

• The CO₂ in the flue gas is absorbed by the solvent as it travels upwards through the absorber.
• This absorption reaction releases heat causing a profile of temperature and concentration over the height of the absorber.

Heat integration

Energy is a valuable resource, and heating and cooling require energy. The hot CO₂ lean solvent from the stripper is used to heat up the rich CO₂ rich solvent from the absorber, reducing the overall energy required for CO₂ capture.

Stripping & regeneration

• The CO₂ is released from the solvent by adding energy in the form of heat.
• High purity CO₂ is collected at the top of the stripper and will be sent for transport, storage or utilisation. The regenerated solvent is routed back to the absorber to continue capturing CO₂.

Stripping & regeneration

• The CO₂ is released from the solvent by adding energy in the form of heat.
• High purity CO₂ is collected at the top of the stripper and will be sent for transport, storage or utilisation. The regenerated solvent is routed back to the absorber to continue capturing CO₂.

More than 60 scientific articles

TCM’s primary focus is to drive technology development that reduces the cost of capture while minimising environmental and technical risks, thereby facilitating the accelerated deployment of large-scale industrial CO₂ capture facilities.

Visit our website for a comprehensive overview of all published articles covering a wide range of topics. Use the search function and other available features to easily navigate through our categorised articles.

We have divided the articles into the following topic areas

1. TCM Design & Construction
2. Operational Experience & Results
3. TCM Verified Baseline Results
4. Emissions – Limits, Measurements and Mitigation
5. Aerosols & Mist
6. Solvent Degradation, Management and Reclaiming
7. Process modelling, Scale-up and Cost reduction
8. Transient / Dispatchable operation & Process control
9. Corrosion & Materials
10. CESAR 1 Solvent 
11. MEA Solvent