COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) refers to a suite of technologies designed to prevent large amounts of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere from industrial processes and power generation. This course focuses on the engineering pathways required to isolate carbon dioxide from flue gas, transport it safely, and either sequester it permanently in geological formations or convert it into valuable products. By mastering CCUS fundamentals, professionals can lead the technical implementation of decarbonization strategies in hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, and petrochemicals.

The scope of this training encompasses the three main capture methods: post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel combustion, evaluating the chemical and energy requirements of each. It explores the technicalities of CO2 compression, the thermodynamics of supercritical fluid transport, and the geological criteria for selecting storage sites such as saline aquifers or depleted oil and gas reservoirs. The course also examines the "Utilization" aspect, focusing on the conversion of CO2 into synthetic fuels, chemicals, and carbonated building materials, which creates a circular economy for carbon.

Coverage includes the critical role of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) in ensuring the long-term integrity of stored carbon and compliance with international carbon credit frameworks. The course addresses the economic drivers, including carbon taxes and subsidies, alongside the safety protocols required for handling high-pressure CO2. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the lifecycle environmental impact of CCUS projects, providing them with the tools to assess the technical feasibility and strategic importance of carbon management in a net-zero future.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Compare post-combustion, pre-combustion, and oxy-fuel carbon capture technologies.
2. Evaluate the performance of various chemical solvents (amines) and physical adsorbents.
3. Design a CO2 compression and dehydration string for pipeline transport.
4. Assess the geological suitability of saline aquifers and depleted reservoirs for storage.
5. Calculate the energy penalty and impact on plant efficiency for CCUS integration.
6. Analyze the chemical pathways for CO2 utilization in synthetic fuels and chemicals.
7. Implement Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) protocols for sequestered CO2.
8. Evaluate the risks of CO2 leakage and design mitigation strategies.
9. Navigate the international regulatory frameworks and carbon pricing mechanisms.
10. Design the infrastructure for the "Hub and Spoke" carbon transport model.
11. Perform a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to determine the net carbon negativity of a project.
12. Formulate a technical and economic feasibility study for an industrial CCUS project.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Chemical Engineers, Process Engineers, Environmental Consultants, Oil and Gas Professionals, Power Plant Managers, and Sustainability Strategists involved in carbon management and industrial decarbonization.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.