Our Project:
Capturing CO2 with catch4climate
On the grounds of the cement plant in Mergelstetten, we are building our own research and development facility that uses the so-called oxyfuel process for CO2 capture, employing pure oxygen.
Through the “catch4climate” pilot project, we are actively tackling CO2 capture.
Capture enables the subsequent use or storage of CO2 (CCU, CCS). Carbon is urgently needed in many industries.
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Climate Protection Through New Technologies
The Pure-Oxyfuel process (derived from 'oxy' for oxygen and 'fuel' for fuel) is a clinker firing process in which pure oxygen is introduced into the kiln instead of air. This ensures heat generation while excluding atmospheric nitrogen during combustion. In this way, the CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas within the kiln is increased to approximately 90 percent, significantly enhancing the potential for CO2 capture. The objective is to cost-effectively capture 100 percent of a cement plant's CO2 emissions. By utilizing this technology, the European cement industry could achieve a significant reduction in process-related CO2 emissions, thereby making a vital contribution to climate protection.
Cover photo: Conné van d'Grachten
Image: Climate Protection and New Technologies: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
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