Mitsubishi Heavy starts demo testing of CO2 liquefaction system

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and two of its group companies have commenced joint demonstration testing of a system that liquefies the CO₂ captured from gas engine generator sets, MHI said on October 16. 

The test programme will target early practical applications and accelerate the adoption of carbon dioxide capture, utilisation and storage. In this demonstration testing programme, CO₂ from gas engine generator sets, forming a part of an in-house power station at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger's Sagamihara plant is captured by CO₂MPACT, a compact CO₂ capture system, and the CO₂ is liquefied in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Corporation's compact CO₂ liquefaction system. 

The test programme will also verify operational support services using MHI's proprietary remote monitoring system. This will lead to not only acquiring know-how relating to the handling of liquefied CO₂ but also the creation of a fully integrated customer support system from CO2 capture to liquefaction, MHI said.

MHI Group aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and is undertaking strategic initiatives toward decarbonising the energy supply side.