CO2 Power Generation with Magnetic Pressurization and Underground Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for generating power from fossil fuels result in CO2 emissions, contributing to global warming, and existing technologies fail to effectively address this issue by not removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Innovation Solution
The development of systems that generate power while capturing and sequestering CO2, including the conversion of biomass to power, magnetically assisted pressurization of gases, and the use of hydrocarbon deposits with CO2 capture, allowing for the storage of CO2 in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs or as a solid form.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If traditional fossil fuel combustion is used for power generation, then power is generated, but CO2 emissions increase contributing to global warming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts CO2, traditionally a harmful emission, into a useful resource by utilizing it as a working fluid in magnetobaric power generation systems. The CO2 is captured from industrial sources and transformed into a medium that can be pressurized magnetically to generate electricity, thereby converting a pollutant into a beneficial energy carrier.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical parameters of CO2 by applying magnetic fields to achieve pressurization without thermal combustion. The magnetic field intensity and duration are controlled to achieve the desired pressure levels for power generation, transforming CO2 from a static emission into a dynamic energy medium through parameter manipulation.
2Power
If magnetic fields are used to pressurize gas, then power generation is enabled from low temperature heat, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic field generation system serves multiple functions: it pressurizes the CO2 working fluid, enables power generation from low-temperature heat sources, and can be integrated with various industrial processes that produce waste heat. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate systems and justifies the initial complexity through versatile application.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If CO2 is captured and stored underground, then atmospheric CO2 is reduced, but implementation cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges CO2 capture, magnetic pressurization, power generation, and underground storage into an integrated system. The CO2 captured from industrial processes is directly fed into the magnetic pressurization unit, which generates power while the spent CO2 is routed to storage facilities, creating a unified carbon management and energy production system that reduces overall complexity compared to separate systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
These systems effectively reduce CO2 emissions by converting CO2 into a form that can be stored underground, thereby mitigating global warming effects and providing a sustainable power generation method.
Implementation Method 1
A basic chemical reaction for generating power and carbon dioxide may be expressed as follows: CnH2n+2[from Earth]+59.5 N2[from Atmosphere]+m O2[from to Atmosphere]→n CO2+(n+1)H2O+Heat+59.5 N2[all to Atmosphere]
Implementation Method 2
using hydrocarbon deposits with fuel cells to capture CO2
Implementation Method 3
allowing for its storage underground, thus preventing atmospheric emission
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AI summary
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system and method for generation of power that does not generate carbon dioxide in a harmful manner, and/or removes and/or captures carbon dioxide that may otherwise be expelled into the atmosphere.