Fall 2007 to present
Mechanical Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering
Research Topic: Dynamic Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) allows the continuing use of fossil fuels for power generation with major reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which can significantly decrease overall greenhouse gas emissions and thus help mitigate climate change. My objective is to investigate the potential for flexible CO2 capture to improve the prospects for widespread implementation of CCS systems by studying the feasibility and effects of varying CCS system operation within the framework of the America’s dynamic electric grid. I hope to determine the economic, performance, and environmental effects of varying CO2 capture efficiency, with the expectation that this practice could lead to a significant cost reduction of CCS systems.