Method and an apparatus for producing carbon dioxide and thermal energy
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FORMIA EMISSIONS CONTROL
- Publication Date
- 2012-02-16
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
[0001] The invention relates to an apparatus for producing very pure carbon dioxide containing gas and thermal energy. The invention also relates to a method for producing carbon dioxide containing gas and thermal energy, as well as the use of such an apparatus and a method.
[0002] Carbon dioxide can be used for a number of purposes. It can be directly applied in various uses, and on the other hand, it is suitable as a raw material for many processes. However, carbon dioxide is a problematic product, because emissions of it contribute to the greenhouse effect. Therefore, the controlled production of carbon dioxide is of primary importance.
[0003] In atmospheric air, the content of CO2 is about 380 ppm. When plants are grown in a greenhouse, the content of CO2 will drop to a level of about 150 to 220 ppm if no supplementary CO2 is added. At a level of about 800 ppm, the growth of, for example, cucumber, tomato and lettuces, as well as tulips, has been found to increase...