Optimization of electrolysis and carbon capture processes for sustainable production of chemicals through Power-to-X
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Mahmoud Mostafa
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Christopher Varela
Abstract
This contribution presents the modelling and optimization strategy of the key intermediate processes in Power-to-X: water electrolysis and carbon capture. While the water electrolysis process is set to maximize the profit provided market data, the control structure in the capture process allows the production of the stoichiometric amount of carbon dioxide for further processing to methanol. The flexible operation of electrolyzers allowed efficient conversion of renewable energy into hydrogen with minimum grid compensation (around 4%). Furthermore, the capture process showed a favourable response to the fluctuating demand of CO2, with deviations lower than 1% over the simulated period. This optimization strategy represents a viable option for Power-to-X processes to cope with the fluctuations of volatile renewable energy.
Funding source: German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy under KEROSyN100 project
Award Identifier / Grant number: 03EIV051A
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Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
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Research funding: This research was funded by German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy under funding code 03EIV051A, KEROSyN100 project.
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Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this article.
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