System and Method for Controlling Carbon Sequestration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Carbon sequestration systems face challenges in efficiently managing varying emitter outputs and optimizing energy costs while maintaining system safety and storage capacity.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising at least one emitter, reservoir, compressor unit, and valve, controlled by an optimizer unit that continuously logs and predicts emitter output data to determine optimized control set-points for compressor units and valves, thereby optimizing carbon sequestration in terms of cost and safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the number of emitters and their output rates are increased to meet product demand, then the carbon sequestration capacity is improved, but the energy costs for compression and transport increase
Solution Approach 1:
The optimizer unit performs preliminary actions by continuously logging emitter output data and predicting future outputs before making control decisions. This allows the system to proactively adjust compressor and valve settings in advance, optimizing energy usage patterns before peak demand periods occur, thereby reducing overall energy costs while maintaining sequestration capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts compressor unit settings and valve positions based on real-time emitter output levels and predicted future demands. This dynamic control allows the system to optimize energy consumption by matching compression and transport operations precisely to actual sequestration needs, preventing energy waste during low-demand periods while ensuring adequate capacity during high-demand periods
2Productivity
If the emitter output levels are increased to meet product demand, then the carbon capture rate is improved, but the system safety and stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The optimizer unit implements continuous feedback by monitoring emitter output data and systematically adjusting control set-points for compressors and valves. This closed-loop control ensures that system operations remain within safe parameters while maximizing carbon capture rates, as the system continuously adapts to changing conditions and corrects deviations before they compromise safety
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service through automated optimization of control parameters based on logged data and predictions. The optimizer unit independently determines optimal set-points for compressors and valves, enabling the system to self-regulate and maintain safety margins while maximizing productivity without requiring constant external intervention
3Adaptability or versatility
If the number of compressor units and valves is increased to handle varying emitter outputs, then the system adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The optimizer unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it logs emitter output data, predicts future outputs, determines optimal control set-points, and coordinates compressor and valve operations. This multi-functional approach allows the system to handle varying emitter outputs effectively without requiring separate dedicated systems for each function, thereby reducing overall complexity while maintaining high adaptability
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AI summary
A system for controlling carbon sequestration includes at least one emitter, at least one reservoir connected over a pipeline with the at least one emitter and configured to receive and store process fluid; at least one compressor unit configured to control a downstream pressure of the process fluid; at least one valve configured to control a flow of the process fluid; and an optimizer unit configured to: determine emitter output data by continuously logging emitter output levels of the process fluid of the of at least one emitter, determine future emitter output data using the determined emitter output data, and determine optimized control set-points for controlling the sequestration of the process fluid using the determined future emitter output data; wherein the optimized control set-points comprise compressor unit set-points for controlling the at least one compressor, and valve set-points for controlling the at least one valve.