CO2 Consumption Calculation for Accurate Emission Trading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for calculating carbon dioxide emissions do not account for the consumption of carbon dioxide in carbon dioxide utilization devices that produce carbon dioxide-originating products, leading to inaccuracies in emission calculations.
Innovation Solution
A carbon dioxide consumption amount calculation system comprising detection sections to measure parameters related to carbon dioxide supplied and contained in the utilization device, along with a calculation section to determine consumption based on these parameters, and a management system for token issuance and storage based on consumption amounts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing CO2 emission calculation methods are used, then emission rights can be traded, but the consumption amount of CO2 in utilization devices cannot be accurately calculated
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments CO2 flow measurement into multiple stages: supply section (first detection section), utilization device (second detection section), and exhaust section (third detection section). This segmentation allows accurate tracking of CO2 consumption by measuring at different points in the process, enabling precise calculation of actual CO2 utilized versus CO2 emitted.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary calculation system that processes data from multiple detection sections. The calculation section acts as an intermediary that integrates supply amount data, product CO2 content data, and exhaust CO2 data to compute accurate consumption amounts, bridging the gap between raw measurements and meaningful emission metrics.
2Ease of operation
If CO2 supply amount is measured at the supply section only, then measurement is simple, but consumption amount in utilization device cannot be determined
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement system is divided into multiple detection sections positioned at different stages: the first detection section at the supply section, the second detection section at the utilization device, and optionally the third detection section at the exhaust section. This segmentation maintains operational simplicity at each point while collectively providing accurate consumption data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by using the second detection section to measure CO2 content in the product, which feeds back into the calculation to determine actual consumption. This feedback mechanism ensures that the calculated consumption accurately reflects what was actually utilized in the product, not just what was supplied.
3Device complexity
If CO2 consumption is not tracked in utilization devices, then calculation system is simple, but emission trading accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The calculation system is segmented into modular detection sections and a calculation section. Each detection section independently measures specific parameters (supply amount, product CO2 content, exhaust CO2), and the calculation section integrates these measurements. This modular segmentation maintains system simplicity while improving reliability for emission trading.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection sections are designed with multi-functionality: the first detection section measures supply CO2 for both accounting and process control, the second detection section measures product CO2 content for both consumption calculation and product quality assurance, and the third detection section measures exhaust CO2 for both emission tracking and process optimization. This universality reduces overall system complexity while enhancing reliability.
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AI summary
A carbon dioxide consumption amount calculation system includes a first detector, a second detector, and a data processing device. The first detector is disposed in a first supply passage between a supply section serving as a carbon dioxide supply source and a carbon dioxide utilization device which produces a carbon dioxide-originating product by using, as a raw material, carbon dioxide supplied from the supply section. The first detector detects a first parameter related to carbon dioxide supplied via the first supply passage. The second detector detects a second parameter related to carbon dioxide contained in the product produced by the carbon dioxide utilization device. The data processing device calculates the amount of carbon dioxide consumed in the carbon dioxide utilization device on the basis of the first parameter and the second parameter.