Flexible flue gas sources, three testing scales and integrated site support help developers evaluate carbon capture technologies under representative industrial operating conditions.
The National Carbon Capture Center provides the flue gas streams, infrastructure and technical support needed to conduct realistic carbon capture testing across multiple scales. Developers can validate performance, assess long-term operability and generate credible data before making larger capital commitments.
Flue Gas Capabilities
The NCCC’s dedicated natural gas boiler system provides stable, reliable flue gas for extended-duration performance and operability testing.
- Flexible carbon dioxide concentrations — Flue gas streams can be adjusted to approximately 4% to 10% carbon dioxide.
- Representative testing conditions — Operating conditions can simulate a range of utility and industrial applications, including natural gas and coal-relevant environments.
- Reliable supply — Stable flue gas availability supports extended test campaigns and the collection of high-quality performance and operating data.
Testing Scales
- Pilot scale — Pilot Solvent Test Unit offers up to 10 tons per day (tpd) solvent test capability, with multiple test bays supporting projects from 10 to 20 tpd
- Bench scale — Additional test bays accommodate skid-mounted systems processing up to 2 tpd
- Lab scale — Indoor laboratory supports evaluations at pounds-per-day evaluations
Supporting Infrastructure
Developers have access to balance-of-plant utilities, analytical support and infrastructure that enable extended test runs and dependable data collection. Experienced engineering and operations teams also support safe integration, commissioning readiness, operating procedures and effective test execution.
What Testing Reveals
- How performance changes across operating parameters
- Whether the technology can run reliably over extended operating periods
- What integration, operating or maintenance issues only show up in real conditions
- What data are needed to make confident next-step decisions