Mobile CO2 Capture Container for Low-Land Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing carbon dioxide capturing devices require large amounts of land and infrastructure, making it difficult to find suitable locations, especially in densely populated areas, and are not easily transportable or scalable.
Innovation Solution
A transportable carbon dioxide capture device attached to a vehicle that uses sorbents to capture CO2 from ambient air, with a compressor and storage containers, and a controller to manage sorbent activation and deactivation, allowing for easy deployment and scalability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional fixed carbon dioxide capture facilities are used, then CO2 capture capability is achieved, but land requirement and infrastructure complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the CO2 capture system into modular components (sorbent beds, compressors, storage tanks) that can be integrated onto existing mobile platforms such as vehicles or shipping containers. This segmentation allows the capture capability to be distributed across multiple smaller units rather than requiring one large fixed facility, thereby reducing land requirement while maintaining CO2 capture capability.
2Quantity of substance
If traditional fixed carbon dioxide capture facilities are used, then CO2 capture capability is achieved, but device portability and scalability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static fixed facility into a dynamic mobile system that can be transported to different locations. The CO2 capture device is mounted on mobile platforms with propulsion systems, allowing it to move to high-emission areas as needed. This dynamic capability enhances adaptability and scalability without compromising CO2 capture capability.
3Productivity
If sorbent activation and deactivation cycles are implemented, then CO2 capture efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic activation and deactivation cycles of the sorbent beds to optimize CO2 capture efficiency. During activation, the sorbent captures CO2 from the air; during deactivation, the captured CO2 is compressed and stored. This periodic operation improves productivity by ensuring the sorbent is always operating at optimal capacity rather than being continuously saturated.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates sensors and controllers that monitor the state of the sorbent beds and automatically initiate activation or deactivation cycles based on real-time conditions. This feedback mechanism manages device complexity by using automated control logic rather than manual operation, allowing efficient cycle management without requiring complex human intervention.
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
Enables CO2 capture in areas of high emissions without the need for fixed facilities, providing a scalable and efficient solution for capturing and storing CO2, even in urban environments.
Implementation Method 1
a carbon dioxide sorbent positioned within the container
Implementation Method 2
the at least one carbon dioxide sorbent is a moisture swing sorbent
Data Source
AI summary
A transportable carbon dioxide capture device includes a container configured to be attached to a vehicle. The container includes an air intake in fluid communication with ambient air. There is a carbon dioxide sorbent positioned within the container, a carbon dioxide compressor positioned within the container and in fluid communication with the carbon dioxide sorbent, and a carbon dioxide storage container positioned within the container and in fluid communication with the carbon dioxide compressor.