CO2 sequestration system for cooling tower

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a CO2 sequestration system comprising a CO2 sequestration module coupled to at least one of an air inlet and an air outlet of a cooling fan of a cooling tower, and a cooling tower that cools coolant entering the cooling tower based at least on air drawn into the air inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan, where the CO2 sequestration module is configured to separate CO2 from ambient air, the ambient air is at least one of air sucked into an air inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from an outlet of the cooling fan. The present disclosure also relates to a method of separating CO2 from ambient air.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a CO2 sequestration system for separating CO2 from ambient air and a corresponding method. Background Art

[0002] In view of recent climate change, CO2 emissions control has attracted particular attention. Therefore, relevant regulations have been formulated for industries with particularly high carbon footprints, such as the chemical or power generation industries. These industries typically involve generating heat through exothermic reactions in fixed plants, thereby producing CO2 as a byproduct of the exothermic reaction. These byproducts should be captured and further processed. In most cases, such fixed plants are equipped with temperature control facilities, such as cooling towers. Traditional CO2 sequestration modules can be implemented in such facilities to achieve the required CO2 separation. However, such an implementation poses technical challenges and thus requires system-level modifications.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to improve a CO2 sequestration system for separating CO2 from ambient air and a corresponding method. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present disclosure relates to a CO2 sequestration system including a CO2 sequestration module coupled to at least one of an inlet and an outlet of a cooling fan of a cooling tower. The cooling tower cools a coolant entering the cooling tower at least based on air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan, wherein the CO2 sequestration module is configured to separate CO2 from ambient air, which is at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan.

[0005] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, and the housing outlet is configured to be coupled to the inlet of the cooling fan.

[0006] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module is disposed within the housing.

[0007] In an embodiment, ambient air is inhaled into the housing inlet, and the CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequestration module is conveyed to the inlet of the cooling fan via the housing outlet.

[0008] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, and the housing inlet is configured to be coupled to the outlet of the cooling fan.

[0009] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module is disposed within the housing.

[0010] In an embodiment, ambient air is conveyed from a cooling fan through a housing air inlet, and CO2-reduced air from a CO2 sequestration unit is conveyed out of the housing via a housing air outlet.

[0011] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a heating system that is thermally coupled to a CO2 sequestration module.

[0012] In an embodiment, the heating system is configured to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

[0013] In an embodiment, when the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module exceeds a threshold temperature, CO2 is purged from the CO2 sequestration module.

[0014] In an embodiment, the heating system includes at least one exothermic module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process.

[0015] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the generated heat is directed through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

[0016] In an embodiment, the heating system is configured to be thermally coupled to at least one exothermic module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process.

[0017] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the generated heat is directed through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

[0018] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a medium cooling module that thermally couples the medium to a coolant.

[0019] In an embodiment, the medium cooling module is configured to cool the medium based at least on the cooled coolant discharged from a cooling tower.

[0020] In an embodiment, the coolant used by the medium cooling module to cool the medium re-enters the cooling tower after cooling the medium.

[0021] In an embodiment, the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module achieved through heat exchange between the CO2 sequestration module and the coolant re-entering the cooling tower (especially after cooling the medium) is lower than the threshold temperature, wherein when the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module exceeds the threshold temperature, CO2 is purged from the CO2 sequestration module.

[0022] In an embodiment, at least one exothermic module includes or is a power plant or a chemical plant that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process based on fossil fuels, biomass fuels, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and / or renewable energy, or at least one exothermic module particularly generates hydrogen through an electrolysis process.

[0023] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a temperature control system configured to control a heating system to heat a CO2 sequestration module to a desired set point temperature.

[0024] In an embodiment, the temperature control system is a control loop temperature control system.

[0025] In an embodiment, the control loop temperature control system includes a temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature at the CO2 sequestration module.

[0026] In an embodiment, the control loop temperature control system includes a controller configured to compare the sensed temperature at the CO2 sequestration module with a desired set point temperature for purging CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module to determine whether the CO2 sequestration module needs to be further heated by the heating system to the desired set point temperature for purging CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module.

[0027] In an embodiment, the temperature control system is further configured to heat the CO2 sequestration module before and / or during purging CO2.

[0028] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module is a membrane CO2 sequestration module and / or a chemical CO2 sequestration module.

[0029] The present disclosure also relates to a method for separating CO2 from ambient air using a CO2 sequestration system including a CO2 sequestration module coupled to at least one of an inlet and an outlet of a cooling fan of a cooling tower, the cooling tower cooling a coolant entering the cooling tower at least based on air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan, the method comprising:

[0030] Separating CO2 from ambient air through the CO2 sequestration module, the ambient air being at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan.

[0031] In an embodiment, CO2 is separated from ambient air using a CO2 sequestration system according to any of the embodiments described herein.

[0032] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes an apparatus including a processor configured to separate CO2 from ambient air according to any of the methods described herein.

[0033] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to provide features that will become apparent upon reference to the following description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. According to various embodiments, exemplary systems, methods, and devices are disclosed herein. However, it should be understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example and not limitation, and it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art who read this disclosure that various modifications can be made to the disclosed embodiments while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0034] Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiments and applications described and illustrated herein. Additionally, the specific order and / or hierarchy of steps in the methods disclosed herein are merely exemplary methods. Based on design preferences, the specific order or hierarchy of steps of the disclosed methods or processes can be rearranged while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. Thus, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the methods and techniques disclosed herein present various steps or acts in an exemplary order, and unless otherwise expressly stated, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0035] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described. Note that unless otherwise stated or apparent, some aspects of any one of the described embodiments can also be found in some other embodiments. However, for the sake of clarity, each aspect will only be described in detail when first mentioned, and any repeated description of the same aspect will be omitted.

[0036] The above and other aspects and their implementations are described in more detail in the drawings, the specification, and the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 Illustrates a CO2 sequestration system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 2a ) Illustrates a system-level block diagram of a CO2 sequestration system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2b ) Illustrates a block diagram of a temperature control system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 3 Illustrates a flowchart of a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Figure 1Illustrated is a CO2 sequestration system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The CO2 sequestration system 100 includes a CO2 sequestration module 112 that is coupled to at least one of an inlet and an outlet of a cooling fan 111 of a cooling tower 110, and the cooling tower is configured to cool a coolant (i.e., Figure 1 the warm water 132 in) entering the cooling tower 110 at least based on air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan 111 and discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan 111, wherein the CO2 sequestration module 112 is configured to separate CO2 from ambient air, which is at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan 111 and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan 111).

[0041] Reference Figure 1 , the CO2 sequestration module 112 is coupled to the inner wall of the cooling tower such that ambient air (at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan 111 and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan 111) passes through the CO2 sequestration module 112. In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module 112 is coupled to the outlet of the cooling fan 111 such that ambient air (at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan 111 and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan 111) passes through the CO2 sequestration module. In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module 112 is supported by a support structure coupled to the inner wall of the cooling tower 110 or coupled to the outlet of the cooling fan 111. In another embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system 100 includes a housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, the housing outlet being configured to be coupled to the inlet of the cooling fan 111, and the CO2 sequestration module 112 is disposed within the housing. In an embodiment, ambient air is inhaled into the housing inlet, and the CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequestration module 112 is delivered to the inlet of the cooling fan 111 via the housing outlet. In yet another embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system 100 includes a housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, the housing inlet being configured to be coupled to the outlet of the cooling fan 111, and the CO2 sequestration module 112 is disposed within the housing. In an embodiment, ambient air is delivered from the cooling fan 111 through the housing inlet, and the CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequester is delivered out of the housing via the housing outlet. In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module 112 is a membrane CO2 sequestration module and / or a chemical CO2 sequestration module.

[0042] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system 100 includes a heating system that is thermally coupled to the CO2 sequestration module 112, wherein the heating system is configured to heat the CO2 sequestration module, and wherein when the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module exceeds a threshold temperature, CO2 is purged from the CO2 sequestration module. Reference Figure 1, the heating system includes a boiler 120 (i.e., the heat - releasing module), which generates heat through an exothermic reaction process. The boiler 120 includes a water - conveying pipe, and the water - conveying pipe is heated by the generated heat, thereby converting the water in the water - conveying pipe into steam. The steam is directed through a turbine coupled to a generator, and a portion of the generated heat is directed through a heating pipe 140 in the form of steam 121 to heat the CO2 sequestration module. The heating pipe 140 is wound around the CO2 sequestration module 112, so the heating pipe 140 is thermally coupled to the CO2 sequestration module 112. Those skilled in the art should understand that thermal coupling may or may not require physical contact. The flow of steam 121 through the heating pipe 140 is controlled by a valve 150. Once the CO2 sequestration module 112 exceeds a threshold temperature, the CO2 sequester is configured to separate CO2 from ambient air. In an embodiment, the separated CO2 is captured and / or directed to another module for further processing and / or treatment, particularly chemical treatment. In an embodiment, the heating system is configured to be thermally coupled to at least one heat - releasing module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process, wherein at least a portion of the generated heat is directed through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

[0043] Figure 1 The illustrated CO2 sequestration system further includes a condenser 130 that is thermally coupled to the steam 121, which is generated based on the heat generated by the boiler 120. The condenser 130 cools the steam 121 by allowing cold water 131 discharged from the cooling tower 110 to flow through a pipe extending inside the condenser. The heat exchange between the steam 121 and the cold water 131 heats the cold water 131, thereby generating warm water 132. After the steam 121 is cooled, the warm water 132 re - enters the cooling tower 110. In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module is thermally isolated from the warm water 132 that re - enters the cooling tower 110 after the steam 121 is cooled. In an embodiment, the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module 112 achieved through the heat exchange between the CO2 sequestration module and the warm water 132 is lower than the threshold temperature, and when the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module exceeds the threshold temperature, CO2 is flushed out of the CO2 sequestration module. In an embodiment, at least one heat - releasing module includes or is a power plant or a chemical plant that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process based on fossil fuels, biomass fuels, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and / or renewable energy, or at least one heat - releasing module particularly generates hydrogen through an electrolysis process.

[0044] Figure 2a)Illustrates a system-level block diagram of a CO2 sequestration system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The CO2 sequestration system 200 includes a temperature control system 230 configured to control a heating system 220 to heat the CO2 sequestration module 210 to a desired set-point temperature. The temperature control system 230 can be a control-loop temperature control system. As Figure 2b )shown, the control-loop temperature control system includes a temperature sensor 231 configured to sense the temperature 213 at the CO2 sequestration module 210. The control-loop temperature control system further includes a controller 232 configured to compare the sensed temperature at the CO2 sequestration module with a desired set-point temperature for purging CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module 210 to determine whether the CO2 sequestration module 210 needs to be further heated by the heating system 220 to the desired set-point temperature for purging CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module. The temperature control system is further configured to generate a heat control signal 232 to transfer heat 221 to the CO2 sequestration module 210 before and / or during purging CO2. In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system 200 can be implemented as shown in Figure 1 and the temperature control at the CO2 sequestration module 210 can be achieved by controlling a steam valve 150. Those skilled in the art should understand that Figure 2a )and Figure 2b )shown control systems are closed-loop temperature control logics for the CO2 sequestration module. Those skilled in the art further understand that the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module can be controlled in an open-loop manner, i.e., the temperature control system 230 generates a heat control signal 232 to cause the heating system 220 to heat the CO2 sequestration module 210 without temperature information of the CO2 sequestration module 210. In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system further includes a device including a processor configured to separate CO2 from ambient air according to any of the methods described herein.

[0045] Figure 3 Illustrates a flowchart of a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, the method is a method for separating CO2 from ambient air using a CO2 sequestration system, the CO2 sequestration system including a CO2 sequestration module coupled to at least one of an inlet and an outlet of a cooling fan of a cooling tower, the cooling tower cooling a coolant entering the cooling tower at least based on air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan. At S301, CO2 is separated from ambient air by the CO2 sequestration module, the ambient air being at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan. In an embodiment, CO2 is separated from ambient air using a CO2 sequestration system according to any of the embodiments described herein.

[0046] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a housing having a housing air inlet and a housing air outlet, the housing air outlet being configured to be coupled to an air inlet of a cooling fan, wherein the CO2 sequestration module is disposed within the housing, and the method further includes: sucking ambient air through the housing air inlet; and delivering CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequestration module through the housing air outlet to the air inlet of the cooling fan.

[0047] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a housing having a housing air inlet and a housing air outlet, the housing air inlet being configured to be coupled to an air outlet of a cooling fan, wherein the CO2 sequestration module is disposed within the housing, and the method further includes: delivering ambient air from the cooling fan through the housing air inlet; and delivering CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequestrator through the housing air outlet out of the housing.

[0048] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a heating system thermally coupled to the CO2 sequestration module, and the method includes heating the CO2 sequestration module by the heating system.

[0049] In an embodiment, the method includes purging CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module when the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module exceeds a threshold temperature.

[0050] In an embodiment, the heating system includes at least one exothermic module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process, and the method includes directing at least a portion of the generated heat through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

[0051] In an embodiment, the method includes thermally coupling the heating system to at least one exothermic module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process.

[0052] In an embodiment, the method includes directing at least a portion of the generated heat through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

[0053] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration system includes a medium cooling module that thermally couples a medium to a coolant, and the method includes: configuring the medium cooling module to cool the medium based at least on cooled coolant discharged from a cooling tower; and cooling the medium by the medium cooling module based at least on the cooled coolant.

[0054] In an embodiment, the coolant used by the medium cooling module to cool the medium re-enters the cooling tower after cooling the medium.

[0055] In an embodiment, at least one exothermic module comprises or is a power plant or a chemical plant that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process based on fossil fuels, biomass fuels, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and / or renewable energy, or at least one exothermic module generates hydrogen, particularly through an electrolysis process.

[0056] In an embodiment, the method includes controlling a heating system to heat the CO2 sequestration module to a desired setpoint temperature.

[0057] In an embodiment, the temperature control system is a control loop temperature control system that includes a temperature sensor, and the method includes sensing the temperature at the CO2 sequestration module via the temperature sensor.

[0058] In an embodiment, the method includes: controlling the sensed temperature at the CO2 sequestration module to a desired setpoint temperature for venting CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module; and determining whether the CO2 sequestration module needs to be further heated by the heating system to the desired setpoint temperature for venting CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module.

[0059] In an embodiment, the method includes heating the CO2 sequestration module before and / or during venting CO2.

[0060] In an embodiment, the CO2 sequestration module is a membrane CO2 sequestration module and / or a chemical CO2 sequestration module.

[0061] Although various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that these embodiments are presented by way of example only and not by way of limitation. Similarly, the various figures may depict example architectures or configurations that are provided to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to understand the exemplary features and functions of the present disclosure. However, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the present disclosure is not limited to the illustrated example architectures or configurations, but may be implemented using various alternative architectures and configurations. Additionally, as will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, one or more features of one embodiment may be combined with one or more features of another embodiment described herein. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above exemplary embodiments.

[0062] It should also be understood that any reference in this document to elements by names such as "first," "second," etc. generally does not limit the number or order of those elements. Rather, these names may be used herein as a convenient way to distinguish between two or more elements or instances of elements. Thus, the reference to a first and a second element does not mean that only two elements can be employed, or that the first element must somehow precede the second element.

[0063] In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that any of a variety of different techniques and methods can be used to represent information and signals. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, and symbols (such as may be mentioned in the foregoing description) can be represented by voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, optical fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0064] Those skilled in the art will further understand that any of the various illustrative logical blocks, units, processors, devices, circuits, methods, and functions described in connection with the aspects disclosed herein can be implemented by electronic hardware (e.g., digital implementations, analog implementations, or combinations of both), firmware, various forms of programs or design code containing instructions (which may be referred to herein for convenience as "software" or "software units"), or any combination of these techniques.

[0065] To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware, firmware, and software, various illustrative components, blocks, units, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware, firmware, or software, or a combination of these techniques, depends on the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art can implement the described functionality in various ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions do not result in a departure from the scope of the present disclosure. According to various embodiments, processors, devices, components, circuits, structures, machines, units, etc. can be configured to perform one or more of the functions described herein. The terms "configured to" or "configured for" as used herein with respect to a specified operation or function refer to a processor, device, component, circuit, structure, machine, unit, etc. that is physically constructed, programmed, and / or arranged to perform the specified operation or function.

[0066] In addition, those skilled in the art will understand that the various illustrative methods, logic blocks, units, devices, components, and circuits described herein can be implemented within or executed by an integrated circuit (IC) that can include a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or other programmable logic devices, or any combination thereof. The logic blocks, units, and circuits can further include antennas and / or transceivers to communicate with various components within a network or within a device. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor can be any conventional processor, controller, or state machine. The processor can also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other suitable configuration to perform the functions described herein. If implemented in software, these functions can be stored as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Accordingly, the steps of the methods or algorithms disclosed herein can be implemented as software stored on a computer-readable medium.

[0067] The computer-readable medium includes both computer storage media and communication media, including any medium that can transfer a computer program or code from one place to another. The storage media can be any available media accessible by a computer. By way of example and not limitation, such computer-readable media can include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM, or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to store the desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a computer.

[0068] In addition, a memory or other storage device, as well as communication components, can be employed in embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be recognized that, for clarity, the above description has described embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to different functional units and processors. However, it is apparent that, without departing from the present disclosure, any suitable functional distribution between different functional units, processing logic elements, or domains can be used. For example, functions illustrated as being performed by separate processing logic elements or controllers can be performed by the same processing logic element or controller. Accordingly, the reference to a particular functional unit is only a reference to a suitable device for providing the described function, and does not denote a strict logical or physical structure or organization.

[0069] Various modifications to the embodiments described in this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the novel features and principles disclosed in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A CO2 sequestration system, comprising: A CO2 sequestration module, the CO2 sequestration module being coupled to at least one of an inlet and an outlet of a cooling fan of a cooling tower, the cooling tower cooling a coolant entering the cooling tower at least based on air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan. Wherein, the CO2 sequestration module is configured to separate CO2 from ambient air, the ambient air being at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan.

2. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 1, comprising: A housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, the housing outlet being configured to be coupled to the inlet of the cooling fan. Wherein, the CO2 sequestration module is disposed within the housing, and Wherein, the ambient air is inhaled into the inlet of the housing, and the CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequestration module is conveyed to the inlet of the cooling fan via the housing outlet.

3. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 1, comprising: A housing having a housing inlet and a housing outlet, the housing inlet being configured to be coupled to the outlet of the cooling fan. Wherein, the CO2 sequestration module is disposed within the housing, and Wherein, the ambient air is conveyed from the cooling fan through the inlet of the housing, and the CO2-reduced air from the CO2 sequester is conveyed out of the housing via the housing outlet.

4. The CO2 sequestration system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising: A heating system thermally coupled to the CO2 sequestration module. Wherein, the heating system is configured to heat the CO2 sequestration module, and Wherein, when the temperature of the CO2 sequestration module exceeds a threshold temperature, CO2 is purged from the CO2 sequestration module.

5. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 4, wherein The heating system includes at least one exothermic module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process, and At least a portion of the generated heat is directed through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

6. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 4, wherein The heating system is configured to be thermally coupled to at least one exothermic module that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process, and At least a portion of the generated heat is directed through a medium to heat the CO2 sequestration module.

7. The CO2 sequestration system according to 5 or 6, comprising: A medium cooling module that thermally couples the medium to a coolant. Wherein, the medium cooling module is configured to cool the medium at least based on the cooled coolant discharged from the cooling tower.

8. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 7, wherein The coolant used by the medium cooling module to cool the medium re-enters the cooling tower after cooling the medium.

9. The CO2 sequestration system according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein, the at least one exothermic module comprises or is a power plant or a chemical plant that generates heat through an exothermic reaction process based on fossil fuels, biomass fuels, geothermal energy, nuclear energy, and / or renewable energy, or the at least one exothermic module generates hydrogen particularly through an electrolysis process.

10. The CO2 sequestration system according to any one of claims 4 to 9, comprising: a temperature control system configured to control the heating system to heat the CO2 sequestration module to a desired set point temperature.

11. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 10, wherein, the temperature control system is a control loop temperature control system, and the control loop temperature control system includes a temperature sensor configured to sense the temperature at the CO2 sequestration module.

12. The CO2 sequestration system according to claim 11, wherein, the control loop temperature control system includes a controller configured to compare the sensed temperature at the CO2 sequestration module with the desired set point temperature for venting CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module to determine whether the CO2 sequestration module needs to be further heated by the heating system to the desired set point temperature for venting CO2 from the CO2 sequestration module.

13. The CO2 sequestration system according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein, the temperature control system is further configured to heat the CO2 sequestration module before and / or during venting of CO2.

14. The CO2 sequestration system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, the CO2 sequestration module is a membrane CO2 sequestration module and / or a chemical CO2 sequestration module.

15. A method for separating CO2 from ambient air using a CO2 sequestration system, the CO2 sequestration system including a CO2 sequestration module coupled to at least one of an inlet and an outlet of a cooling fan of a cooling tower, the cooling tower cooling a coolant entering the cooling tower based at least on air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan, the method comprising: separating CO2 from the ambient air through the CO2 sequestration module, the ambient air being at least one of the air inhaled into the inlet of the cooling fan and the air discharged from the outlet of the cooling fan.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein, separating the CO2 from the ambient air using the CO2 sequestration system according to any one of claims 2 to 14.

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