"The discussion of energy consumption for cryogenic & combined #DirectAirCapture systems is explored in the newly published thesis."ποΈ
Details are discussed in aπ§΅β¬οΈ
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In this novel approach, "a thermodynamic model was constructed using psychometric theories to model the #desublimation of CO2 in a #DAC system. The system was modeled
to include a precooling heat exchanger & a deposition chamber where the desublimation
of CO2 occurs."
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3οΈβ£ base systems studied:
πΈ NC (no precompression/turbine recovery)
πΈPC (precompression only)
πΈTR (precompression & turbine recovery)
at 3οΈβ£ different compression ratios, n=400, 800 & 2000.
Then, a combination #DAC system, PSA, was modeled."
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"A dual-column, 4οΈβ£-step Skarstrom Cycle PSA (pressure swing adsorption & cryogenic distillation) unit was analyzed using Extended Langmuir Models & the
ideal gas law to simulate a CO2 conc. prior to the deposition chamber. The NC & PSA systems were assessed at Tamb= -50β¦C."
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This study finds that "while increasing the compression ratio of the system, there is no net energy benefit when capturing CO2 given the current state-of-the-art in commercial compressor & #cryocooler capabilities."
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"The assessment of the efficiency of a precooler versus TR finds that it is more advantageous to utilize a heat exchanger precooler than precompression with turbine recovery in a #DAC system. Combining DAC systems may yield a more efficient system."
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"PSA combined with cryogenic capture is less energy intensive than cryogenic capture alone. In a combined #DAC system with PSA and cryogenic distillation,
the PSA unit has a significantly lower energy consumption than the #cryocooler."
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"Increasing the concentration of CO2 entering the deposition chamber significantly decreases the required energy consumption of the #cryocooler."
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Read the complete #Doctoral#Thesis entitled: "Atmospheric Carbon Capture: A Review on Current Technologies and Analysis of Energy Consumption for Various Direct Air Capture (DAC) Systems" here β¬οΈ commons.erau.edu/edt/728/
π¨Two recent engineering studies examine whether H2-powered aircraft can reliably deliver large payloads to the lower stratosphere for #SAI.
The papers compare a conventional tube-wing aircraft & a canard-wing alternative, analyzing design feasibility & performance limitsπ§΅1/14
2/ Delivering aerosols to these altitudes with large payloads is difficult using existing aircraft.
Both studies explore H2 propulsion b/c it offers high gravimetric energy density & zero COβe, potentially enabling long-duration missions without adding direct C emissions
3/ To enable comparison, both designs are evaluated against the same core mission:
β’ Climb and cruise at 65,000 ft
β’ Sustain flight for ~3.5 hours
β’ Deliver a ~50,000 lb aerosol payload
β’ Operate near aerodynamic and propulsion limits typical of the lower stratosphere
For smallholder agroforestry, traditional methods are labor-intensive, expensive & hard to scale. As a result, farmers are locked out of climate finance.
3/ So, in this study researchers used an approach "DiameterAlgorithm," a non-contact method that estimates tree diameter (DBH) from a single photograph.
Instead of manual tapes or costly sensors, it relies on computer vision and a simple reference tag placed on the tree.
π¨Monthly Solar Geoengineering Updates (Dec Edition)
From NCARβs possible shutdown & the Guardianβs sun-dimming debate to an African-led #SRM hub, the EUβs first governance conference & new studies, SRM dominated headlines and labs alike.
Top 10 SRM Highlights (Dec 2025)π§΅1/8
1οΈβ£ Trump administration plans to dismantle NCAR, a leading hub for climate & SRM research
2οΈβ£ Guardian editorial sparks debate, warning of βsun-dimmingβ under political control. In response, letters argue research shutdown stifles science & misrepresents African perspectives.
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3οΈβ£ DSG launches SRM Governance Horizons, a project to assess institutional readiness and inclusive governance for solar radiation modification debates.
4οΈβ£ Sandro Vattioni wins Chinaβs 2025 Pineapple Science Award for research on diamond dust as a potential SRM material.
π¨What if old clothes could power cities & remove COβ?
New study shows that modular bioenergy with carbon capture (#BECCS) using discarded textiles can cut emissions, beat landfilling on env impacts & deliver durable #CDR at costs competitive with todayβs CDR markets.
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2/ ~92 Mt of textile waste are generated globally each year. Roughly half is biogenic (e.g., cotton), meaning it already represents stored atmospheric COβ captured by plants during growth.
Yet ~66% of US textiles are landfilled, releasing GHGs & pollutants over time.
3/ In this study, researches model a 100 t/day modular waste-to-energy plant using:
π¨Can land-based and ocean-based #CarbonRemoval work together, without undermining each other?
A new Earth system modeling study shows that combining BECCS & OAE delivers near-additive COβ removal, cutting ~23 ppm by 2100, while exposing critical Earth-system feedbacks.
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2/ As emissions cuts lag, most 1.5β2Β°C pathways now rely on carbon dioxide removal.
But the real question isnβt which CDR method is best, itβs what happens when multiple CDR approaches are deployed together inside the real climate system.
3/ To answer this, researchers used the Norwegian Earth System Model, simulating the period from 2030 to 2100 under an overshoot scenario where COβ first rises, then falls into net-negative territory.
This allowed them to track long-term land, ocean, and atm responses.