Post by
Co2Harvest on Sep 17, 2017 7:15pm
Does anyone know how much power CST's solution takes?
Some interesting numbers from SaskPower's Boundary Dam in the link below. From this, the BD3 capture unit was sapping 15% of the power from the system before this summer's temporary shut down. I imagine it's better with the upgrades but wonder how it will compare to CST when they are able to scale up to that size. My understanding from everything I've read is that CST's solution places a "reduced parasitic load" on the system relative to conventional carbon capture means. It would be great if CST published numbers about that for the world to see, or maybe they have and I just haven't seen them.
https://www.estevanmercury.ca/news/business-energy/bd3-carbon-capture-up-and-running-after-three-months-down-1.22737268
Comment by
M101 on Sep 18, 2017 2:08pm
Shouldn't there be zero parasitic load attributable to tapping off steam, so then it's all for electrical demand which will differ between rpb and tower? I haven't stayed up to date on this. That was an odd article, who itemizes a plumbing suspension as a reason for project delay?
Comment by
Co2Harvest on Sep 18, 2017 4:54pm
Thanks, that's what I was thinking as well. So I wonder why the words "zero parasitic load" are not prominent anywhere on their site? This is a big deal for a potential client unless the electrical needs offset the savings when they scale up?
Comment by
Co2Harvest on Sep 19, 2017 5:35pm
Thanks M101, I just took a look at that Apr 23 2015 release, and that result is impressive. Thank you for sharing.