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OSTI Database Project Description  (updated Aug. 2005)

PROJECT TITLE:

Developing An Atomic-Level Understanding to Enhance Carbon Dioxide Mineral Sequestration Reaction Processes

PROJECT ID:

P/ANL--002276

RESEARCH ORG. CODE:

ANL

CONTRACT NUMBER:

W-31109-ENG-38

FUNDING MECHANISM:

M&O

SUBCONTRACT NAME:

 

SUBCONTRACT NUMBER:

 

POINT OF CONTACT NAME:

Schmalzer, D.K.

POINT OF CONTACT EMAIL:

schmalzer@anl.gov

POINT OF CONTACT PHONE:

202-488-2185

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The primary goal of this project is to develop the necessary atomic-level understanding of serpentine carbonation reaction processes to enhance carbonation reaction rates and reduce process costs. A second task is to perform a scoping study of the geographic proximity of large carbon dioxide emission sources, appropriate mineral deposits, and plausible transportation corridors. The major project focus is direct in situ observation of key fluid-carbonation reaction processes using the advanced capabilities of the X-ray synchrotron research facility at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). These studies are directed by studies performed at ASU to identify key materials and processes for in situ reaction observation. Model serpentine materials are investigated and compared to serpentine materials with known impurity (e.g., Fe) levels. These studies will provide the basis to begin to develop a serpentine-carbonation reactivity matrix to predict and enhance the carbonation reactivity of serpentine feedstock materials as a function of their source characteristics. Select olivine (e.g., forsterite) materialswill be studied for comparison, due to their formation during serpentine heat activation and potential as a carbonation feedstock material. A scoping study will be done to make a preliminary evaluation of the availability, mineability, and proximity to existing and likely carbon dioxide sources, and suitability of transportation corridors for carbon dioxide transport to mineral sequestration sites.

PROGRESS TO DATE:

 

PROJECT STATUS:

C

PROJECT URL:

 

PROPRIETARY:

 

RESEARCH SUBJECT:

 

RESEARCH TYPE:

A

FUTURE PLANS:

 

NON-FEDERAL PERCENT:

0

OUT-YEAR COST:

 

PUBLICATIONS:

 

INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION:

 

START DATE:

1-Oct-2000

COMPLETION DATE:

0-Jan-1900

MD FILE SEQ:

9780

AO OFFICE CODE:

 

PERFORMING LOCATION:

 

PERFORMING LOCATION CITY:

Lemont

PERFORMING LOCATION ZIP:

60439

OLD PROJECT I.D.:

 

FISCAL YEAR:

2004

PROJECT APPROVED:

Y

ENTERED DATE:

6-Mar-2002

LAST UPDATE:

14-Jan-2005

 

 

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