Lead PI: Dr Shadab Alam, Teesside University
Summary:
This project investigates compact, membrane-based onboard CO₂ capture solutions for methanol-fuelled maritime vessels. Two complementary pathways are evaluated: pre-combustion capture, integrating onboard methanol reforming with membrane-based CO₂ separation from hydrogen rich reformate; and post-combustion capture, applying membranes to CO₂/N₂-rich exhaust from direct methanol combustion.
The study will experimentally benchmark polymeric, carbon molecular sieve, Pdbased, and composite membranes procured from MTR, TECNALIA, and IICT, using the testing facility available at NZIIC. A deployment-focused TEA will quantify energy penalty, footprint, mass, cost per tonne of CO₂ captured, and overall technical and economic feasibility for onboard application.
