Carbon capture and storage
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a technology that can capture up to 90% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions produced from the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation and industrial processes, preventing the CO2 from entering the atmosphere. The captured CO2 is then transported and stored underground.
Pronunciation
Car-bon Cap-ture and Stor-age
Etymology
The term "Carbon Capture and Storage" is derived from the process it describes. "Carbon" refers to carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. "Capture" refers to the process of trapping the carbon dioxide at its emission source, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere. "Storage" refers to the subsequent step of storing this captured CO2, usually underground.
Process
The CCS process consists of three parts: Carbon Capture, CO2 Transport, and CO2 Storage.
Carbon Capture
Carbon Capture is the process of capturing waste CO2 from large point sources, such as fossil fuel power plants. The CO2 is separated from other gases produced during combustion or industrial processes.
CO2 Transport
After capture, the CO2 is compressed and transported for storage. This is usually done via pipelines that have been constructed for this purpose.
CO2 Storage
The final step in the process is storing the captured CO2. This is typically done in deep geological formations or in deep ocean water.
Related Terms
- Carbon Sequestration
- Greenhouse Gas
- Fossil Fuels
- Industrial Processes
- Combustion
- Geological Formations
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carbon capture and storage
- Wikipedia's article - Carbon capture and storage
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