Information processing device

Abstract

To provide an information processing device capable of properly managing the circulation of CO2 gas.SOLUTION: An information processing device 41 comprises: a communication unit 411 which acquires information on CO2 gas emission facilities, processing facilities, and utilization facilities; a storage unit 412 which stores the information acquired by the communication unit 411; and a calculation unit 413 which calculates the total amount of exhaust gas emissions for the entire carbon management system on the basis of exhaust gas emissions for each emission facility acquired by the communication unit 411, and calculates operating conditions for the processing facilities, storage facilities, and pressure relief valves on the basis of the total amount of exhaust gas emissions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] In order to realize a carbon-neutral society, the introduction of CO2 reduction technologies is being promoted. Also, in order to reduce the cost burden, there is a concept of a CO2 circulation grid for recycling exhaust gas in industrial clusters.

[0003] In this concept, Patent Document 1 describes an apparatus including a CO2 emitter, a CO2 user, a CO2 pipe connecting them, and a carbon recycling device, which notifies the planned operator of a combined plant of the planned amount of CO2 to be used for carbon recycling and supplies CO2 from a carbon dioxide supplier based on the planned amount of CO2 to be used.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In order to realize the concept of a CO2 circulation grid, it is desirable to adjust the supply-demand balance of CO2 and appropriately perform CO2 processing and the like, but such technologies are not described in Patent Document 1. In addition, CO2 is generated as a by-product of the main business of CO2 emitters, and the emission amount of exhaust gas containing CO2 cannot be easily changed according to the use by CO2 users. Furthermore, if exhaust gas from a group of factories is accepted as it is in the operation plan, the fluctuation range of the exhaust gas treatment amount becomes large, making it difficult to operate CO2 recovery facilities (CO2 treatment facilities).

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device that appropriately manages the flow of CO2 gas. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides an information processing device for use in a carbon management system comprising: a plurality of exhaust facilities that emit exhaust gas containing CO2; a processing facility that separates CO2 gas from the exhaust gas emitted from the exhaust facilities; a plurality of utilization facilities that utilize the CO2 gas separated by the processing facility; a first conduit that guides the exhaust gas emitted from the plurality of exhaust facilities to the processing facility; a second conduit that guides the CO2 gas separated by the processing facility to the plurality of utilization facilities; a pressure reducing valve provided in the first or second conduit; and a storage facility connected to the second conduit for storing CO2 gas. The information processing device comprises: an information acquisition unit that acquires information on the exhaust facilities, the processing facility, and the utilization facility; a storage unit that stores the information acquired by the information acquisition unit; and a calculation unit that calculates the total amount of exhaust gas emissions in the entire carbon management system based on the exhaust gas emissions for each of the exhaust facilities acquired by the information acquisition unit, and calculates the operating conditions of the processing facility, the storage facility, and the pressure reducing valve based on the total amount of emissions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, an information processing device can be provided that appropriately manages the flow of CO2 gas. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the carbon management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing device included in the carbon management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the emission-side information system included in the carbon management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4]This is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the user-side information system included in the carbon management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a flowchart showing the process performed by the information processing device of the carbon management system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This flowchart shows the processes performed by the information processing device for the carbon management system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a flowchart showing the processes performed by the information processing device for the carbon management system according to the third embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same components will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions may be omitted if they are redundant. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0011] ≪First Embodiment≫ Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of the carbon management system 100 according to the first embodiment. The carbon management system 100 is a system that manages the flow of CO2 (carbon dioxide) supplied from CO2 emission facilities 21-23 (emission facilities) to CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 (utilization facilities) via the CO2 distribution grid G1. As shown in Figure 1, the carbon management system 100 comprises CO2 emission facilities 21-23, a treatment facility 11, a storage facility 12, a pressure reducing valve 13, CO2 utilization facilities 31-33, and an information processing device 41. In addition to the above configuration, the carbon management system 100 also includes conduits 5a-5d as a "first conduit" that guides exhaust gas emitted from CO2 emission facilities 21-23 to the treatment facility 11. Furthermore, the carbon management system 100 includes conduits 5e-5i as a "second conduit" that guides CO2 gas separated in the treatment facility 11 to multiple CO2 utilization facilities 31-33.

[0012] The CO2 emission equipment 21-23 shown in Figure 1 is equipment that emits exhaust gas containing CO2. Examples of such CO2 emission equipment 21-23 include factories and power plants. Pipelines 5a-5c are connected to the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 in a one-to-one correspondence. The CO2 gas flowing through pipelines 5a-5c merges in pipe 5d, and the merged CO2 gas is then guided through pipe 5d to the treatment equipment 11.

[0013] Processing equipment 11 is equipment for separating (recovering) CO2 gas from exhaust gas emitted from CO2 emission equipment 21-23. Methods for separating CO2 gas include, for example, a chemical absorption method in which an alkaline CO2 absorbent is brought into contact with the exhaust gas to absorb the CO2 in the exhaust gas. Other methods include physical adsorption using adsorbents that utilize van der Waals forces, and chemical adsorption methods in which an alkaline CO2 adsorbent (solid) is brought into contact with the exhaust gas to adsorb the CO2 in the exhaust gas onto the adsorbent. Note that the process of concentrating CO2 gas is also included in CO2 gas separation.

[0014] The storage facility 12 is a facility for storing CO2 gas. For example, a tank is used as such a storage facility 12. CO2 gas is introduced from the treatment facility 11 to the storage facility 12 via conduit 5e. The CO2 gas temporarily stored in the storage facility 12 is supplied to the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 32 via conduits 5f to 5i (second conduit). In other words, the storage facility 12 is connected to the aforementioned "second conduit". To explain in more detail, the CO2 gas that flows out of the storage facility 12 into conduit 5f is diverted to conduits 5g to 5i and further supplied to the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33. Conduits 5g to 5i are connected to the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0015] The CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 are facilities that utilize the CO2 gas separated by the treatment facility 11 and are provided in industrial clusters and the like. Since CO2 gas with a concentration above a certain level is used in the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33, basically, the CO2 gas is supplied from the treatment facility 11 to the CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23. However, if the CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas is sufficiently high, the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 and the CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23 may be connected without passing through the treatment facility 11. Also, in FIG. 1, three CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23 and three CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 are shown, but the number of CO2 emission facilities and CO2 utilization facilities is not limited to this, and one or more are acceptable.

[0016] The CO2 flow grid G1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pipeline network through which exhaust gas containing CO2 and CO2 gas flow. The locations where the exhaust gas containing CO2 enters the CO2 flow grid G1 are referred to as inflow points A1 to A3. Also, the locations where the CO2 gas flows out of the CO2 flow grid G1 are referred to as outflow points B1 to B3. In the example of FIG. 1, an inflow point A1 exists in the conduit 5a connected to the CO2 emission facility 21. Similarly, an inflow point A2 exists in the conduit 5b, and an inflow point A3 exists in the conduit 5c. On the other hand, an outflow point B1 exists in the conduit 5g connected to the CO2 utilization facility 31. Similarly, an outflow point B2 exists in the conduit 5h, and an outflow point B3 exists in the conduit 5i. In the example of FIG. 1, the inflow-side conduits 5a, 5b, 5c and the outflow-side conduits 5g, 5h, 5i are shown as being included in the CO2 flow grid G1, but they may not be included in the CO2 flow grid G1.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the processing facility 11, the storage facility 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 are included in the CO2 flow grid G1. The pressure reducing valve 13 is a valve that adjusts the flow rate of the CO2 gas (or exhaust gas) flowing in the CO2 flow grid G1. In the example of FIG. 1, the pressure reducing valve 13 is provided in the conduit 5i (second conduit) connected to the CO2 utilization facility 33. Note that the smaller the opening degree of the pressure reducing valve 13, the smaller the flow rate of the CO2 gas flowing through the conduit 5i. Therefore, by adjusting the opening degree of the pressure reducing valve 13, the flow rate ratio of CO2 in the conduits 5g, 5h, and 5i is also adjusted.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, a measurement and communication device 6a is provided near the inflow point A1 in the conduit 5a. The measurement and communication device 6a measures the flow rate, pressure, and CO2 concentration of the exhaust gas flowing from the CO2 emission facility 21 to the CO2 flow grid G1 via the conduit 5a, and transmits the measurement results to the CO2 flow grid management information system 40. Similarly, a measurement and communication device 6b is provided in the conduit 5b, and a measurement and communication device 6c is provided in another conduit 5c. Note that the information processing device 41 of the CO2 flow grid management information system 40 may calculate the flow rate, pressure, and CO2 concentration of the exhaust gas based on the use, performance, and operating status of the CO2 emission facility 21.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, a measurement and communication device 6g is provided near the outflow point B1 in the conduit 5g. The measurement and communication device 6g measures the flow rate, pressure, and CO2 concentration of the CO2 gas supplied from the CO2 flow grid G1 to the CO2 utilization facility 31, and transmits the measurement results to the CO2 flow grid management information system 40. Similarly, a measurement and communication device 6h is provided in the conduit 5h, and a measurement and communication device 6i is provided in another conduit 5i. Note that the information processing device 41 of the CO2 flow grid management information system 40 may calculate the flow rate, pressure, and CO2 concentration of the CO2 gas used in the CO2 utilization facility 31 based on the use, performance, and operating status of the CO2 utilization facility 31.

[0020] In the example shown in Figure 1, a measurement and communication device 6d is provided in the processing facility 11, and a measurement and communication device 6e is also provided in the storage facility 12. Alternatively, instead of these measurement and communication devices 6d and 6e, measurement and communication devices (not shown) may be provided in each of the conduits 5d, 5e, and 5f. Furthermore, a measurement and communication device 6f is also provided near the pressure reducing valve 13 in conduit 5i. The measurement results from these measurement and communication devices 6d, 6e, and 6f are also transmitted to the CO2 distribution grid management information system 40. The information processing device 41 shown in Figure 1 is a device that sets the operating conditions for the processing equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13, and is included in the CO2 distribution grid management information system 40.

[0021] Figure 2 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing device 41. As shown in Figure 2, the information processing device 41 comprises a communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit), a storage unit 412, and an arithmetic unit 413. The communication unit 411 acquires information regarding CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1), processing equipment 11 (see Figure 1), CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1), etc. For example, the communication unit 411 acquires the exhaust gas emissions (flow rate and CO2 concentration) of each of the CO2 emission equipment 21-23. In this embodiment, an example is disclosed in which the information acquisition unit is the communication unit 411, but the information acquisition unit may be an input device that acquires information from user input.

[0022] The memory unit 412 stores information acquired by the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit). Specifically, the memory unit 412 stores grid / device attribute information 412a, grid / device operation information 412b, contract information 412c, CO2 emission / utilization management information 412d, and CO2 emission rights management information 412e. The grid / device attribute information 412a includes information indicating the design specifications of CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1) and CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1), as well as information indicating the design specifications, uses, and performance of each piece of equipment in the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1). The grid / device operation information 412b is information indicating the operating status of each piece of equipment included in the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1), in addition to CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1) and CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1).

[0023] Contract information 412c is information that shows the contract details, such as the amount of CO2 gas supplied to CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 (see Figure 1) (amount supplied per specified period). CO2 emission and utilization management information 412d is information that includes actual values ​​of the amount of exhaust gas emitted from CO2 emission facilities 21-23 (see Figure 1) and the amount of CO2 gas supplied to CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 (see Figure 1). CO2 emission allowance management information 412e is information that identifies CO2 emission allowances related to the release of CO2 gas into the atmosphere. CO2 emission allowances are usually purchased from the CO2 emission allowance trading market 70 (see Figure 1).

[0024] The calculation unit 413 shown in Figure 2 sets the operating conditions for the processing equipment 11 (see Figure 1), storage equipment 12 (see Figure 1), and pressure reducing valve 13 (see Figure 1). The calculation unit 413 comprises a CO2 emission management unit 413a and a grid calculation unit 413b. The CO2 emission management unit 413a calculates the total amount of exhaust gas emissions, etc. The grid calculation unit 413b sets the operating conditions for each piece of equipment included in the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1) based on the total amount of exhaust gas emissions, etc. Details of the calculation unit 413's processing will be described later.

[0025] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the discharge-side information system 80. The emission-side information system 80 shown in Figure 3 is a system for monitoring, controlling, and managing the CO2 emission equipment 21. It is connected to the CO2 emission equipment 21 via a communication line and can also communicate with the information processing device 41 (see Figure 1). The emission-side information system 80 comprises a storage device 81, a computing device 82, and a communication device 83.

[0026] The storage device 81 stores operation plan information 81a and CO2 emission information 81b. Operation plan information 81a is information indicating the expected future operation (for example, several hours or several days) of the CO2 emission equipment 21. CO2 emission information 81b is information indicating the expected future CO2 emissions of the CO2 emission equipment 21. The computing device 82 performs processing related to the monitoring, control, and management of the CO2 emission equipment 21. The communication device 83 transmits the calculation results of the computing device 82 to the CO2 emission equipment 21 and the information processing device 41 (not shown). In addition, other CO2 emission equipment 22 and 23 (see Figure 1) are each provided with emission-side information systems (not shown).

[0027] Figure 4 is a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the user-side information system 90. The user-side information system 90 shown in Figure 4 is a system for monitoring, controlling, and managing the CO2 utilization equipment 31. It is connected to the CO2 utilization equipment 31 via a communication line and can also communicate with the information processing device 41 (see Figure 1). The user-side information system 90 includes a storage device 91, a computing device 92, and a communication device 93.

[0028] The storage device 91 stores operation plan information 91a and CO2 usage information 91b. Operation plan information 91a is information indicating the expected future operation (for example, several hours or several days) of the CO2 utilization equipment 31. CO2 usage information 91b is information indicating the expected future CO2 usage of the CO2 utilization equipment 31. The computing device 92 performs processing related to the monitoring, control, and management of the CO2 utilization equipment 31. The communication device 93 transmits the calculation results of the computing device 92 to the CO2 utilization equipment 31 and the information processing device 41 (not shown). In addition, other CO2 utilization equipment 32, 33 (see Figure 1) are each provided with a user-side information system (not shown).

[0029] Figure 5 is a flowchart showing the processes performed by the information processing device (see also Figure 2 as appropriate). In step S101, the information processing device 41 calculates the total exhaust gas emissions using the calculation unit 413. Specifically, the calculation unit 413 calculates the total exhaust gas emissions for the entire carbon management system 100 based on the exhaust gas emissions of each CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23 (see Figure 1) acquired by the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit). The exhaust gas emissions of each CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23 (see Figure 1) are calculated based on the design specifications of the CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23 and the operating status of the CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23 acquired by the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit).

[0030] In step S102, the information processing device 41 calculates the operating conditions for each piece of equipment using the calculation unit 413. Specifically, the calculation unit 413 calculates the operating conditions for the processing equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 based on the total amount of exhaust gas discharged. More precisely, the calculation unit 413 calculates the total amount of exhaust gas discharged and the average CO2 concentration sent from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1) to the processing equipment 11 (see Figure 1) based on the exhaust gas discharge amount (flow rate and CO2 concentration) collected via the communication unit 411, and calculates the operating conditions for the processing equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 based on these values. Here, the operating conditions for the processing equipment 11 are, for example, the processing amount of the processing equipment 11 (amount of CO2 contained in the CO2 gas). The operating conditions for the storage equipment 12 are, for example, the increment in the storage amount of the storage equipment 12 (the amount of gas blown into the compressor attached to the storage equipment 12). The operating conditions for the pressure reducing valve 13 are, for example, the amount of operation (valve opening) of the pressure reducing valve 13.

[0031] In step S103, the information processing device 41 transmits operating condition information to each piece of equipment via the communication unit 411. This controls the amount of CO2 gas delivered, allowing the amount of CO2 gas supplied to the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1) to be adjusted. Alternatively, the calculation unit 413 may determine the amount of CO2 gas to be distributed to the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 based on the contract information 412c described above, and set the operating conditions of the storage equipment 12 and the pressure reducing valve 13 so that CO2 gas is supplied according to this distribution amount.

[0032] In step S102, the calculation unit 413 may determine the processing capacity of the processing equipment 11 and the temporary storage capacity of the storage equipment 12 based on the total amount of exhaust gas discharged and the design values ​​of the processing capacity (processing capacity per unit time) of the processing equipment 11 (see Figure 1) and the storage capacity of the storage equipment 12 (see Figure 1) that are pre-stored in the memory unit 412. In this case, the calculation unit 413 calculates the operating conditions of the processing equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 to satisfy the determined processing capacity and storage capacity.

[0033] In addition, for example, in step S102, the calculation unit 413 may perform the following processing. That is, the calculation unit 413 may calculate the operating conditions for the treatment equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 based on the exhaust gas emissions from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1) and the amount of CO2 gas used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1). The amount of CO2 gas used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 is calculated based on the design specifications of the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 and the operating status of the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 acquired by the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit).

[0034] Alternatively, for example, in step S102, the calculation unit 413 may perform the following processing. That is, the calculation unit 413 may determine the processing amount of the processing equipment 11 and the temporary storage amount in the storage equipment 12 based on the exhaust gas emissions from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1), the amount of CO2 gas used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1), and the design values ​​of the processing amount (processing amount per unit time) of the processing equipment 11 (see Figure 1) and the storage amount of the storage equipment 12 (see Figure 1) which are pre-stored in the memory unit 412. In this case, the calculation unit 413 calculates the operating conditions of the processing equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 to satisfy the determined processing amount and storage amount.

[0035] In addition, for example, in step S102, the calculation unit 413 may perform the following processing. That is, based on the exhaust gas emissions (flow rate and CO2 concentration) collected via the communication unit 411, the calculation unit 413 calculates the total amount of exhaust gas emissions and the average CO2 concentration sent from all CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1) to the treatment equipment 11, and calculates the operating conditions for the treatment equipment 11. Then, based on the total amount of exhaust gas emissions, the average CO2 concentration, and the amount of CO2 gas used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1) (flow rate and CO2 concentration), the calculation unit 413 calculates the operating conditions for the storage equipment 12 and the pressure reducing valve 13. This method also allows for appropriate adjustment of the amount of CO2 gas supplied to the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33.

[0036] Furthermore, the processing equipment 11 (see Figure 1), storage equipment 12 (see Figure 1), and pressure reducing valve 13 (see Figure 1) have predetermined upper and lower limits determined by their design specifications, as well as upper and lower limits for the manipulated quantities determined by their operating conditions. Therefore, the operating conditions calculated by the calculation unit 413 may fall outside the range of the predetermined upper and lower limits. For example, if the operating conditions for the processing equipment 11, storage equipment 12, and pressure reducing valve 13 are not feasible, the calculation unit 413 calculates the amount of exhaust gas discharged from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 (see Figure 1) or the amount of CO2 gas utilized by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1) to satisfy the feasible processing amount of the processing equipment 11 and the feasible storage amount of the storage equipment 12. The calculation results of the calculation unit 413 are transmitted via the communication unit 411 to the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) or the utilization-side information system 90 (see Figure 4). As mentioned earlier, since CO2 is produced as a by-product of the CO2 emitter's main business, if exhaust gas from the factory group is accepted according to the operational plan, the fluctuation range of the exhaust gas treatment volume will be large. Therefore, it is preferable for the calculation unit 413 to set the operating conditions of the treatment equipment 11 and the storage equipment 12 in order to stabilize the equipment load and operational load of the treatment equipment 11.

[0037] When the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) receives the value of the exhaust gas emission (the changed value) from the information processing device 41 (see Figure 1) via the communication device 83, it decides whether to accept or reject the request to change the emission based on the operation plan information 81a of the CO2 emission equipment 21. The emission-side information system 80 then transmits its response (acceptance or rejection) to the request to change the emission to the information processing device 41.

[0038] Furthermore, when the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) receives the value of the amount of CO2 gas used (the changed value) from the information processing device 41 (see Figure 1) via the communication device 93, it decides whether or not to accept the request to change the amount of use based on the operation plan information 91a of the CO2 utilization equipment 31. The user-side information system 90 then sends a response (acceptance or rejection) to the request to change the amount of use to the information processing device 41.

[0039] The calculation unit 413 of the information processing device 41 determines whether or not CO2 gas processing is feasible based on the operating conditions of the processing equipment 11, the storage equipment 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13, as well as the emissions from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23, the amount of CO2 used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-31, and the responses (acceptance or rejection) from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 and the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33.

[0040] Furthermore, some operators of CO2 emission facilities 21-23 may not want information on exhaust gas emissions to be disclosed to third parties. This is because the operating status and financial status of CO2 emission facilities 21-23 could be inferred based on the exhaust gas emissions. The same applies to operators of CO2 utilization facilities 31-33. In such cases, the calculation unit 413 will prompt the operator to provide the difference between the amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of a specific CO2 emission facility and the amount of CO2 gas used by a specific CO2 utilization facility.

[0041] Here, it is assumed that at least one of the operators of a specific CO2 emission facility and a specific CO2 utilization facility has previously submitted an application to the information processing device 41 from its terminal (not shown) stating that it will not disclose exhaust gas emissions (or CO2 emissions) or CO2 utilization. Since the difference value is provided to the calculation unit 413, while exhaust gas emissions and CO2 gas utilization are not specifically provided, it is possible to prevent third parties from inferring the operating status and financial status of each facility.

[0042] In such cases, the information processing device 41, via its communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit), acquires the exhaust gas emissions from CO2 emission facilities 21-23 (see Figure 1) other than the specific CO2 emission facility, and the amount of CO2 gas used from CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 (see Figure 1) other than the specific CO2 utilization facility, as well as the difference between the amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of the specific CO2 emission facility and the amount of CO2 gas used by the specific CO2 utilization facility. The calculation unit 413 then calculates the operating conditions for the processing facility 11 (see Figure 1), the storage facility 12 (see Figure 1), and the pressure reducing valve 13 (see Figure 1) based on the exhaust gas emissions from CO2 emission facilities 21-23 other than the specific emission facility, the amount of CO2 gas used from CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 other than the specific CO2 utilization facility, and the aforementioned difference.

[0043] Furthermore, a distribution grid (not shown) may be provided to supply at least one of the following to the CO2 emission facilities 21-23 or CO2 utilization facilities 31-33: electricity, natural gas (liquefied natural gas or gaseous natural gas), hydrogen, heat, and ammonia. In such a configuration, the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit) of the information processing device 41 acquires information regarding the operational constraints of the distribution grid. The calculation unit 413 then sets the operating conditions for the processing facility 11, the storage facility 12, and the pressure reducing valve 13 based on the operational constraints of the distribution grid. The information regarding the operating conditions set by the calculation unit 413 is transmitted to the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) and the utilization-side information system 90 (see Figure 4).

[0044] According to the first embodiment, the calculation unit 413 sets the operating conditions for each piece of equipment based on the total amount of exhaust gas emissions, etc. This allows the exhaust gas emitted from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 to be appropriately treated by the treatment equipment 11, and further, the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 can be supplied with CO2 gas from the treatment equipment 11. In other words, CO2 can be recovered from the exhaust gas of the factory group and supplied to multiple CO2 users. Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the control of the CO2 distribution grid G1 becomes possible in real time.

[0045] ≪Second Embodiment≫ In the second embodiment, an example of the operational plan for the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1) will be described. Specifically, the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that, if there is an excess or deficiency in the amount of CO2 used, the calculation unit 413 (see Figure 2) requests a change in the amount of CO2 emitted or used. Other aspects (such as the configuration of the carbon management system 100: see Figures 1 to 4) are the same as in the first embodiment. Also, the measurement and communication devices 6a to 6i (see Figure 1) for the inflow points A1 to A3, outflow points B1 to B3, treatment equipment 11, storage equipment 12, and pressure reducing valve 13 are not particularly necessary. Below, the parts that differ from the first embodiment will be described, and the explanation of overlapping parts will be omitted.

[0046] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the processes performed by the information processing device of the carbon management system according to the second embodiment (see also Figure 2 as appropriate). In step S201, the information processing device 41 calculates a predicted value for exhaust gas emissions and a predicted value for CO2 utilization. First, the information processing device 41 obtains operation plan information 81a for CO2 emission equipment 21-23 from the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) via the communication unit 411. Then, the calculation unit 413 calculates a predicted value for exhaust gas emissions based on the operation plan information 81a, as well as the design specifications and performance information of CO2 emission equipment 21-23 included in the grid / equipment attribute information 412a (see Figure 2).

[0047] Furthermore, the calculation unit 413 may calculate predicted CO2 emissions based on actual exhaust gas emission data included in the CO2 emission / utilization management information 412d (see Figure 2), as well as grid / equipment operation information 412b (see Figure 2) and operation plan information 81a. In other words, the calculation unit 413 may calculate the amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of CO2 emission equipment 21-23 based on the purpose and performance of CO2 emission equipment 21-23 and the operating status of CO2 emission equipment 21-23 acquired by the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit).

[0048] Furthermore, when calculating the predicted CO2 usage in step S201, the information processing device 41 obtains the operation plan information 91a of the CO2 utilization equipment 31 from the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) via the communication unit 411. Then, the calculation unit 413 calculates the predicted CO2 usage based on the design specifications and performance information of the CO2 utilization equipment 31 to 33 included in the grid / equipment attribute information 412a (see Figure 2), as well as the aforementioned operation plan information 91a. Furthermore, the calculation unit 413 may calculate a predicted value of CO2 usage based on actual CO2 gas usage data included in the CO2 emission and usage management information 412d (see Figure 2), as well as grid and equipment operation information 412b (see Figure 2) and operation plan information 91a.

[0049] Next, in step S202, the calculation unit 413 calculates the total amount of exhaust gas emissions and the average value of the CO2 concentration. Specifically, based on the predicted values ​​of exhaust gas emissions and the predicted values ​​of CO2 gas usage, the calculation unit 413 calculates the total amount of exhaust gas sent from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 to the treatment equipment 11 at each time (each future time), and the average value of the CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas.

[0050] In step S203, the calculation unit 413 calculates the operating conditions for each piece of equipment. Specifically, the calculation unit 413 calculates the operating conditions for the treatment equipment 11 based on the total exhaust gas emissions and the average CO2 concentration. The calculation unit 413 also calculates the operating conditions for the storage equipment 12 and the pressure reducing valve 13 at each time (each future time) based on the total exhaust gas emissions, the average CO2 concentration, and the predicted amount of CO2 gas used in the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33.

[0051] Next, in step S204, the calculation unit 413 determines whether or not it can supply a predicted value for CO2 utilization. That is, based on the total amount of exhaust gas emissions, the average value of CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas, the predicted value for CO2 utilization, and the operating conditions of each piece of equipment, the calculation unit 413 determines whether or not it can supply the predicted CO2 utilization amount to the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 (see Figure 1). If it can supply the predicted value for CO2 utilization in step S204 (S204: Yes), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S205.

[0052] In step S205, the calculation unit 413 notifies the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) and the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) that it is possible to supply predicted values ​​for CO2 usage.

[0053] Furthermore, if it is not possible to supply a predicted value for CO2 usage in step S204 (S204: No), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S206. In step S206, the calculation unit 413 calculates the amount of change at each point in the future in the amount of exhaust gas emitted from CO2 emission equipment 21-23 or the amount of CO2 gas used by CO2 utilization equipment 31-33, so that CO2 gas emission and utilization are carried out appropriately.

[0054] Next, in step S207, the calculation unit 413 transmits a change request to the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) or the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4). For example, the calculation unit 413 transmits the amount of change (increase or decrease) in exhaust gas emissions to the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) via the communication unit 411. The calculation unit 413 also transmits the amount of change (increase or decrease) in CO2 utilization to the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) via the communication unit 411.

[0055] For example, if the total amount of CO2 used by CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 is less than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23, the calculation unit 413 may output a notification requesting the operator who maintains CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23 to reduce the amount of exhaust gas emitted. Alternatively, if the sum of the total amount of CO2 used by CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 and the amount of CO2 that can be additionally stored in the storage facility 12 is less than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23, the calculation unit 413 may output a notification requesting the operator who maintains CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23 to reduce the amount of exhaust gas emitted.

[0056] Furthermore, for example, if the total amount of CO2 used by CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 is greater than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23, the calculation unit 413 may output a notification requesting the operator who maintains the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 to reduce the amount of CO2 used. Also, if the sum of the total amount of CO2 used by CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 and the amount that can be additionally released from the storage facility 12 into the conduit 5f (second conduit) is greater than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23, the calculation unit 413 may output a notification requesting the operator who maintains the CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 to reduce the amount of CO2 used.

[0057] The emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) receives the amount of change in exhaust gas emissions via the communication device 83 and decides whether to accept the change request at the CO2 emission facility 21 based on the operation plan information 81a. The emission-side information system 80 then transmits its response (acceptance or rejection) to the information processing device 41 (see Figure 1) via the communication device 83. Similarly, the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) decides whether to accept the change request based on the amount of change in CO2 gas usage and transmits its response to the information processing device 41 (see Figure 1).

[0058] Furthermore, a distribution grid (not shown) may be provided to supply at least one of the following to the CO2 emission facilities 21-23 or CO2 utilization facilities 31-33: electricity, natural gas (liquefied natural gas or gaseous natural gas), hydrogen, heat, and ammonia. In such a configuration, the communication unit 411 (information acquisition unit) of the information processing device 41 acquires information regarding the operational constraints of the distribution grid. The calculation unit 413 then calculates, based on the operational constraints of the distribution grid, an increase or decrease in the exhaust gas emissions from the CO2 emission facilities 21-23, or an increase or decrease in the amount of CO2 gas utilized by the CO2 utilization facilities 31-33. The calculation results from the calculation unit 413 are transmitted to the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) or the utilization-side information system 90 (see Figure 4).

[0059] According to the second embodiment, in a CO2 distribution grid G1 that aggregates, recovers, and reuses exhaust gas in industrial clusters, the amount of exhaust gas or CO2 gas flowing through the CO2 distribution grid G1 can be changed. Furthermore, it becomes possible to change the amount of exhaust gas flowing into the CO2 distribution grid G1 and the amount of CO2 gas flowing out of the CO2 distribution grid G1.

[0060] ≪Third Embodiment≫ The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that, when there is a surplus or shortage in the supply and demand of CO2, the calculation unit 413 decides whether to release CO2 gas into the atmosphere, etc. Other aspects (such as the configuration of the carbon management system 100: see Figures 1 to 4) are the same as in the second embodiment. Therefore, the differences from the second embodiment will be explained, and the overlapping parts will be omitted.

[0061] Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the processing performed by the information processing device of the carbon management system according to the third embodiment (see also Figure 2 as appropriate). Note that the processing in steps S301 to S303 in Figure 7 is the same as the processing in steps S201 to S203 in the second embodiment (see Figure 6), so the explanation is omitted. After calculating the operating conditions for each piece of equipment in step S303, the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S304. In step S304, the calculation unit 413 determines whether the demand and supply of CO2 are equal. That is, the calculation unit 413 determines whether the sum of the amount of CO2 used per unit time is equal to the sum of the amount of CO2 supplied per unit time. If the demand and supply of CO2 are equal in step S304 (S304: Yes), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S305.

[0062] In step S305, the calculation unit 413 notifies the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3) and the utilization-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) that a predetermined amount of CO2 can be supplied. Also, if the demand and supply of CO2 are not equal in step S304 (S304: No), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S306. In step S306, the calculation unit 413 determines whether the demand for CO2 is less than the supply. If the demand for CO2 is less than the supply in step S306 (S306: Yes), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S307. That is, if the amount of exhaust gas or CO2 gas emitted in the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1) is too high, the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S307.

[0063] In step S307, the calculation unit 413 decides to release CO2 into the atmosphere. Then, in step S308, as a decision to release CO2 into the atmosphere, the calculation unit 413 notifies the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 of the amount of exhaust gas to be released into the atmosphere and the time period of release. That is, when the total amount of CO2 used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 is less than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of the CO2 emission equipment 21-23, the calculation unit 413 sets the operating conditions of the treatment equipment 11 to release an amount of CO2 into the atmosphere that exceeds the amount of CO2 used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33. Furthermore, if the sum of the total amount of CO2 used by CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33 and the amount of CO2 that can be additionally stored in the storage facility 12 is less than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23, the calculation unit 413 may set the operating conditions of the treatment facility 11 so that it releases an amount of CO2 into the atmosphere that exceeds the amount of CO2 used by CO2 utilization facilities 31 to 33.

[0064] In step S309, the calculation unit 413 purchases CO2 emission rights equivalent to the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere from a business operator holding these CO2 emission rights. The calculation unit 413 may also be configured to purchase CO2 emission rights from the CO2 emission rights trading market 70 (see Figure 1). The aforementioned purchase does not necessarily have to be simultaneous with the release of CO2 gas into the atmosphere; it may occur before or after the release.

[0065] Furthermore, if the demand for CO2 is greater than the supply in step S306 (S306: Yes), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S310. In other words, if there is too little exhaust gas or CO2 gas in the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1), the calculation unit 413 proceeds to step S310. In step S310, the calculation unit 413 notifies that CO2 gas cannot be supplied. Specifically, the calculation unit 413 sends a notification via the communication unit 411 to the terminal of a CO2 user stating that a predetermined amount of CO2 gas will not be supplied to the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 during a predetermined time period.

[0066] In step S311, the calculation unit 413 pays a predetermined penalty to the CO2 user based on the amount of CO2 gas shortage, according to the prior contract. That is, when the total amount of CO2 used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31 to 33 is greater than the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of the CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23, the calculation unit 413 is set to provide money equivalent to the amount of CO2 shortage to the business operator that maintains the CO2 utilization equipment 31 to 33. Alternatively, when the total amount of CO2 used by the CO2 utilization equipment 31 to 33 is greater than the sum of the total amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of the CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23 and the amount of CO2 that can be additionally released from the storage equipment 12 into the conduit 5f (second conduit), the calculation unit 413 may be set to provide money equivalent to the amount of CO2 shortage to the business operator that maintains the CO2 utilization equipment 31 to 33.

[0067] According to the third embodiment, if the demand for CO2 gas is less than the supply, the calculation unit 413 causes the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 to release CO2 gas into the atmosphere. This makes it possible to reduce the supply of CO2 gas in line with the demand. Furthermore, if the demand for CO2 gas is greater than the supply, the calculation unit 413 causes the operators of the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 to pay a predetermined penalty. This makes it possible to compensate for losses incurred by operators who did not provide CO2 gas as agreed.

[0068] ≪Fourth Embodiment≫ The fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that, if there is an excess or shortage of CO2 gas, the calculation unit 413 requests other operators to participate in the carbon management system 100. Other aspects (such as the configuration of the carbon management system 100: see Figures 1 to 4) are the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, we will explain the parts that differ from the first embodiment, and omit explanations of overlapping parts.

[0069] The calculation unit 413 of the information processing device 41 shown in Figure 2 predicts (assumes) the amount of exhaust gas emitted from CO2 emission facilities 21-23 and the amount of CO2 gas used by CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 at a certain point in the future. Then, based on the exhaust gas processing capacity of processing facility 11 (see Figure 1), the calculation unit 413 calculates the surplus or deficit amount when CO2 gas is distributed in the CO2 distribution grid G1. When predicting the amount of exhaust gas emitted and the amount of CO2 gas used, the calculation unit 413 may use contract information 412c (see Figure 2) with CO2 emitters, or it may use actual data included in grid / equipment operation information 412b (see Figure 2). In addition, the calculation unit 413 may acquire operation plan information 81a for CO2 emission facilities 21-23 from the emission-side information system 80 (see Figure 3), and calculate the amount of exhaust gas emitted, etc., based on this operation plan information 81a.

[0070] For example, if there is a shortage of CO2 gas, the calculation unit 413 will request other businesses that own CO2 emission facilities (businesses that are not currently participating in the carbon management system 100) to participate in the CO2 distribution grid G1. Also, if there is a surplus of CO2 gas, the calculation unit 413 will request other businesses that own CO2 utilization facilities to participate in the carbon management system 100. Furthermore, if the processing capacity of the treatment facility 11 is insufficient for the amount of exhaust gas emitted, the calculation unit 413 will determine that the processing capacity of the treatment facility 11 needs to be increased.

[0071] In this way, the calculation unit 413 calculates the CO2 deficit or surplus at a given point in time based on the predicted CO2 emissions from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 at a given point in the future and the predicted CO2 usage from the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33 at that point in time. If a CO2 deficit occurs, the calculation unit 413 issues a command to the CO2 emission business operator requesting participation in the carbon management system 100 (see Figure 1), and if a CO2 surplus occurs, it issues a command to the CO2 user requesting participation in the carbon management system 100. Furthermore, if there is no surplus or shortage of CO2 gas, the calculation unit 413 may request both the business operator owning the CO2 emission equipment and the business operator owning the CO2 utilization equipment to participate in the carbon management system 100.

[0072] According to the fourth embodiment, if there is an excess or shortage of CO2 gas supplied to the CO2 utilization equipment 31-33, the calculation unit 413 requests other businesses to participate in the carbon management system 100. By other businesses joining the carbon management system 100 in response to such requests, the excess or shortage of CO2 in the carbon management system 100 can be reduced.

[0073] ≪Fifth Embodiment≫ The fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it allocates the amount of decarbonization to businesses participating in the carbon management system 100. Other aspects (such as the configuration of the carbon management system 100: see Figures 1 to 4) are the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, we will explain the parts that differ from the first embodiment, and omit explanations of overlapping parts.

[0074] The calculation unit 413 of the information processing device 41 shown in Figure 2 acquires exhaust gas emission information (flow rate and CO2 concentration) from measurement and communication devices 6a to 6c and the emission-side information system 80 installed at inflow points A1 to A3 of the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1). The exhaust gas emission information is stored as CO2 emission and usage management information 412d (see Figure 2), associated with the identification information of the CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23 that are the source of the emissions.

[0075] Furthermore, the calculation unit 413 acquires information on the amount of CO2 gas used (flow rate and CO2 concentration) from the measurement and communication devices 6g to 6i or the user-side information system 90 (see Figure 4) installed at the outlet points B1 to B3 of the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1). The information on the amount of CO2 gas used is stored as CO2 emission and usage management information 412d (see Figure 2), associated with the identification information of the CO2 gas usage facilities 31 to 33. In other words, the storage unit 412 (see Figure 2) of the information processing device 41 stores the exhaust gas emissions and CO2 concentration of the CO2 emission facilities 21 to 23, and the amount of CO2 used and the concentration of the CO2 gas used by the CO2 usage facilities 31 to 33, each linked to the owner information of the respective facilities.

[0076] The calculation unit 413 then acquires the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere (flow rate and CO2 concentration) from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23 and treatment equipment 11 of the CO2 distribution grid G1 (see Figure 1), and stores it as CO2 emission and utilization management information 412d (see Figure 2).

[0077] Furthermore, the calculation unit 413 stores information on CO2 emission rights purchased from the CO2 emission rights trading market 70 (see Figure 1) as CO2 emission rights management information 412e. In other words, the storage unit 412 (see Figure 2) of the information processing device 41 stores the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere and the information on the CO2 emission rights to be purchased, linked together.

[0078] The calculation unit 413 allocates decarbonization amounts (e.g., CO2 reduction amounts) to businesses participating in the CO2 distribution grid G1, based on the CO2 emission and usage management information 412d (see Figure 2) and the CO2 emission allowance management information 412e (see Figure 2), in accordance with the agreements of the public system related to decarbonization. In other words, the calculation unit 413 allocates decarbonization amounts to businesses participating in the carbon management system 100 in accordance with the predetermined agreements. Alternatively, the calculation unit 413 may allocate decarbonization amounts to businesses participating in the CO2 distribution grid G1 in accordance with the predetermined agreements included in the contract information 412c (see Figure 2). For example, the calculation unit 413 allocates a larger amount of decarbonization to businesses participating in the CO2 distribution grid G1 the more CO2 is emitted per unit time (the amount of CO2 contained in the exhaust gas) from the CO2 emission equipment 21-23.

[0079] According to the fifth embodiment, the calculation unit 413 can contribute to mitigating global warming by allocating decarbonization amounts to businesses participating in the carbon management system 100.

[0080] ≪Variations≫ Although the carbon management system 100 and the like according to the present invention have been described in each embodiment above, the present invention is not limited to these descriptions and various modifications can be made. For example, in each embodiment, a configuration in which the carbon management system 100 (see Figure 1) includes a storage facility 12 and a pressure reducing valve 13 has been described, but it is not limited to this. That is, at least one of the storage facility 12 and the pressure reducing valve 13 may be omitted.

[0081] Furthermore, although the embodiment described the case in which a pressure reducing valve 13 is provided in conduit 5i (second conduit), the number and location of the pressure reducing valves 13 can be changed as appropriate. For example, pressure reducing valves may be provided in other conduits 5g (second conduit) or conduit 5h (second conduit). Also, a pressure reducing valve may be provided in at least one of the conduits 5a to 5c (first conduits) connected to the CO2 emission equipment 21 to 23. Furthermore, while each embodiment describes a configuration in which the storage facility 12 is connected to the downstream conduits 5e and 5f (second conduits) of the processing facility 11 (see Figure 1), the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the storage facility 12 may be provided in the upstream conduit 5d (first conduit) of the processing facility 11.

[0082] Furthermore, each embodiment can be combined as appropriate. For example, the second embodiment (see Figure 6) and the third embodiment (see Figure 7) may be combined so that the calculation unit 413 performs the following processing. That is, when the demand for CO2 is less than the supply of CO2, and a request is made to the operators of CO2 emission facilities 21-23 to change their exhaust gas emission reduction plan, but this request is not accepted, the calculation unit 413 may decide to release the CO2 into the atmosphere. Also, when the demand for CO2 is more than the supply of CO2, and a request is made to the operators of CO2 utilization facilities 31-33 to change their CO2 gas usage plan, but this request is not accepted, the calculation unit 413 may decide to pay a penalty to the operator.

[0083] Furthermore, although the embodiments described a case in which CO2 (carbon-containing components) extracted from exhaust gas is supplied to CO2 utilization equipment 31-33, the embodiments are not limited to this. For example, each embodiment can also be applied to the flow of carbon-containing components such as CO and CH4 contained in exhaust gas. Methods for measuring carbon-containing components in exhaust gas include mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, and cavity ring-down spectroscopy.

[0084] Furthermore, one or more computers, such as a server (not shown), may execute all or part of the program that implements the functions (carbon management method) of the carbon management system 100 described in each embodiment. All or part of the aforementioned program may be implemented in hardware by designing it as an integrated circuit. Alternatively, the configurations and functions described in the embodiments may be implemented in software by having a processor interpret and execute the program that implements each function. Information such as programs, tables, and files that implement each function may be stored in memory or a hard disk, as well as in a recording device such as an SSD (Solid State Drive), or in a recording medium such as an IC card, SD card, CD-ROM, or DVD. The aforementioned program can also be provided via a communication line.

[0085] Furthermore, each embodiment is described in detail to clearly explain the present invention and is not necessarily limited to having all the configurations described. Also, it is possible to add, delete, or replace some of the configurations in the embodiments with other configurations. In addition, the mechanisms and configurations described above are those that are considered necessary for explanation and do not necessarily represent all the mechanisms and configurations in the product. [Explanation of symbols]

[0086] 11 Processing equipment 12 Storage facilities 13 Pressure Reducing Valve 21,22,23 CO2 emission equipment (emission equipment) 31,32,33 CO2 utilization equipment (Used equipment) 40. CO2 Distribution Grid Management Information System 41 Information Processing Device 411 Communications Department (Information Acquisition Department) 412 Storage section 412a Grid / Device Attribute Information 412b Grid / Equipment Operation Information 412c Contract Information 412d CO2 emissions / usage management information 412e CO2 Emissions Control Information 413 Arithmetic section 5a,5b,5c,5d Conduit (1st conduit) 5e,5f,5g,5h,5i Conduit (second conduit) 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 6h, 6i Measurement and communication devices 70. CO2 Emissions Trading Market 100 Carbon Management Systems G1 CO2 Distribution Grid

Claims

1. CO ２ Multiple exhaust facilities that emit exhaust gas containing, CO2 is emitted from the exhaust gas from the aforementioned exhaust equipment. ２ A gas separation processing facility, CO2 separated by the aforementioned processing equipment ２ Multiple gas-using facilities, A first conduit that guides exhaust gas discharged from multiple discharge facilities to the treatment facility, CO2 separated by the aforementioned processing equipment ２ A second conduit for guiding gas to multiple of the aforementioned utilization facilities, A pressure reducing valve provided in the first conduit or the second conduit, Connected to the second conduit, CO ２ A storage facility for storing gas, An information processing device used in a carbon management system, comprising: An information acquisition unit that acquires information on the aforementioned discharge equipment, the aforementioned treatment equipment, and the aforementioned utilization equipment, A storage unit that stores the information acquired by the information acquisition unit, An information processing device comprising: a calculation unit that calculates the total exhaust gas emissions for the entire carbon management system based on the exhaust gas emissions for each of the emission facilities acquired by the information acquisition unit, and calculates the operating conditions for the treatment facility, the storage facility, and the pressure reducing valve based on the total emissions.

2. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The information processing apparatus is characterized in that the calculation unit determines the processing capacity of the processing equipment and the storage capacity of the storage equipment based on the total amount of discharged material and the design value of the processing capacity of the processing equipment and the design value of the storage capacity of the storage equipment which are stored in advance in the memory unit, and calculates the operating conditions of the processing equipment, the storage equipment and the pressure reducing valve so as to satisfy the determined processing capacity and storage capacity.

3. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The calculation unit calculates the exhaust gas emissions from the exhaust equipment and the CO2 emissions from the utilization equipment, based on the information acquisition unit's calculations. ２ An information processing device characterized by calculating the operating conditions of the processing equipment, the storage equipment, and the pressure reducing valve based on the amount of gas used.

4. An information processing apparatus according to claim 3, The calculation unit calculates the amount of exhaust gas discharged from the exhaust equipment and the CO2 emissions from the utilization equipment. ２ An information processing device characterized by determining the processing capacity of the processing equipment and the temporary storage capacity of the storage equipment based on the amount of gas used and the design value of the processing capacity of the processing equipment and the design value of the storage capacity of the storage equipment which are stored in advance in the memory unit, and calculating the operating conditions of the processing equipment, the storage equipment and the pressure reducing valve so as to satisfy the determined processing capacity and storage capacity.

5. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The storage unit stores the design specifications of the discharge equipment. The information processing device is characterized in that the calculation unit calculates the amount of exhaust gas emitted from the exhaust equipment based on the design specifications of the exhaust equipment and the operating status of the exhaust equipment acquired by the information acquisition unit.

6. An information processing apparatus according to claim 3, The storage unit stores the design specifications of the discharge equipment and the design specifications of the utilization equipment. The calculation unit calculates the amount of exhaust gas emitted by the exhaust equipment based on the design specifications of the exhaust equipment and the operating status of the exhaust equipment acquired by the information acquisition unit. Based on the design specifications of the aforementioned equipment and the operating status of the aforementioned equipment acquired by the information acquisition unit, CO2 emissions from the aforementioned equipment are generated. ２ An information processing device characterized by its ability to calculate the amount of gas used.

7. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, When the operating conditions of the processing facility, the storage facility, and the pressure reducing valve are not executable, the calculation unit adjusts the exhaust gas discharge amount of the discharge facility or the CO ２ gas usage amount of the utilization facility so as to satisfy the executable processing amount of the processing facility and the executable storage amount of the storage facility. An information processing apparatus characterized by calculating this.

8. An information processing apparatus according to claim 3, The information acquisition unit obtains the exhaust gas emissions from exhaust facilities other than a specific exhaust facility among the multiple exhaust facilities, and CO2 emissions from CO2 from utilization facilities other than a specific utilization facility among the multiple utilization facilities. ２ The amount of gas used and the CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of the aforementioned specific emission equipment are obtained, and ２ The amount and the CO2 of the aforementioned specific equipment ２ Obtain the difference from the amount of gas used, The calculation unit calculates the exhaust gas emissions from the exhaust facilities other than the specific exhaust facility among the plurality of exhaust facilities, and the CO2 emissions from the CO2 from the specific utilization facilities among the plurality of utilization facilities. ２ An information processing device characterized by calculating the operating conditions of the processing equipment, the storage equipment, and the pressure reducing valve based on the amount of gas used and the difference.

9. An information processing apparatus according to claim 3, The calculation unit calculates the CO2 of the equipment being used. ２ The sum of the amounts used is the CO2 contained in the exhaust gas of the aforementioned emission equipment. ２ When the sum is less than the CO2 of the aforementioned facility ２ The total amount used and the CO2 that can be stored in addition to the storage facility. ２ The sum of the amount of and the CO contained in the exhaust gas of the aforementioned emission equipment ２ When the CO of the aforementioned equipment is less than the sum of the CO2 ２ CO2 exceeding the amount used ２ An information processing apparatus characterized by setting the operating conditions of the processing equipment to release into the atmosphere.

10. An information processing apparatus according to claim 9, The calculation unit calculates CO2 released into the atmosphere. ２ CO2 equivalent in quantity ２ Emission rights, the CO ２ Purchase from businesses that hold emission allowances, or CO ２ An information processing device characterized by being configured to purchase emissions trading rights from the emissions trading market.

11. An information processing apparatus according to claim 3, The storage unit stores the exhaust gas emissions from the exhaust equipment and CO2. ２ The concentration and the CO2 of the aforementioned equipment. ２ Usage amount and CO2 usage ２ The gas concentration and CO are stored in relation to the owner information of each piece of equipment, and ２ The amount of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere and the amount of CO2 purchased ２ The information on emission allowances is linked and stored, The calculation unit is characterized by allocating decarbonization amounts to businesses participating in the carbon management system in accordance with a predetermined agreement.

12. An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, The storage unit stores the purpose and performance of the discharge equipment. The calculation unit uses the purpose and performance of the discharge equipment and the operating status of the discharge equipment acquired by the information acquisition unit to determine the amount of CO contained in the exhaust gas of the discharge equipment. ２ An information processing device characterized by calculating the amount of [amount].

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