Membrane Technology & Research Large Test Pilot Carbon Capture Phase 2 Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Study
Project Highlights
- Will be one of the top five largest carbon capture plants in the world when completed.
- Multi-phased project including successful down-selections by DOE.
- As one of the first membrane technology carbon capture systems, a major portion of the design was evaluating material selections and designing ducting/piping for the process, which included deep vacuum conditions.
- Installed at the Sargent & Lundy-designed Wyoming Integrated Test Center.
Project Description
Sargent & Lundy began supporting the project in Phase 2 to develop a (FEED study for the large test pilot. Sargent & Lundy has continued to support MTR as the project moved into Phase 3, where the detailed design effort will be completed, and the large pilot will be installed and operated. The system is designed to treat the equivalent of 9.2 MWe of flue gas. The initial testing is planned to capture 75% of the CO2 in the flue gas. Future testing will ramp up the capture efficiency to test the system.
The study called for compressing the captured CO2 to 2,234 psia to demonstrate the system can meet the requirements for storage or other use. However, for demonstration purposes, the CO2 will be depressurized and released.
Project Scope
Sargent & Lundy performed the overall project management and balance of plant engineering for the FEED Study. The firm also provided valuable input and support to MTR and Trimeric, who were responsible for the process engineering while also working closely with Graycor to develop the Class 2 capital cost estimate and project execution schedule. The deliverables were critical to the Phase 3 continuation application. The following are some of the key deliverables and activities completed during the study:
- Developed the flue gas (composition) design basis and project design criteria.
- Detailed 3D model, overall site plan and general arrangement drawings.
- Auxiliary power sourcing study.
- Water supply, cooling water design, and wastewater treatment evaluations.
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams and piping isometrics.
- Structural steel and ductwork drawings.
- Foundation and civil works drawings.
- Electrical one-line drawings.
- Electrical load list.
- Instrument and I/O lists.
- Controls architecture diagram.
- Major equipment datasheets/specifications used to solicit budgetary quotes.
- Hazard identification facilitation.
- Permit matrix.
- Preparation of state environmental permit applications.
- Project execution schedule.
- Capital cost estimate input and review.
- Operations and maintenance estimates for 18 months of operation.
- Study summary report.
Sargent & Lundy is currently supporting Phase 3. This includes completing the detailed design effort and leading the equipment procurement effort and producing construction drawings for Graycor, the on-site installation contractor. Sargent & Lundy is also serving as the construction and commissioning management lead and has a full-time presence on site during the construction and commissioning of the pilot. Sargent & Lundy will lead the commissioning effort, which includes developing the commissioning plans necessary to bring the unit online following construction.
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