TOPS: Technology options for coupled underground coal gasification and CO2 capture and storage

Sevket Durucan, Anna Korre, Ji-Quan Shi, Matthew Idiens, Krzysztof Stańczyk, Krzysztof Kapusta, Anna Rogut-Dabrowska, Thomas Kempka, Karl-Heinz Wolf, Paul Younger, Simon Zavsek, Niels Erik Poulsen, Dariusz Bojda, Sebastian Franzsen, Mihai Muresan, Jianliang Gao, Andrew Beath, Maria Mastalerz

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    Abstract

    The TOPS project takes a radical and holistic approach to coupled UCG-CCS, and thus the site selection criteria for the coupled processes, considering both geological, reservoir and process engineering aspects and different end-uses of the produced synthetic gas in order to optimise the whole value chain. In particular, the experimental research carried out utilises a newly constructed high pressure gasification reactor investigating several prospective options of UCG technology implementations. Integrated research addresses field based technology knowledge gaps, such as cavity progression and geomechanics, potential groundwater contamination and subsidence impacts, together with research into process engineering solutions in order to assess the role/impact of site specific factors and selected reagents on the operability of given CO2 emission mitigation options. Ultimately, research aims to minimise the need for on-site CO2 storage capacity as well as maximising the economic yield of UCG through value added end products.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5827-5835
    Number of pages9
    JournalEnergy Procedia
    Volume63
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event12th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies - Austin, United States
    Duration: 5 Oct 20149 Oct 2014
    Conference number: 12

    Keywords

    • CO capture and storage
    • Environmental impacts
    • Life cycle assessment
    • Site selection criteria
    • Underground coal gasification

    Programme Area

    • Programme Area 3: Energy Resources

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