INSIGHTS INTO

ONBOARD CARBON
CAPTURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Regulations and Carbon Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
IMO Drivers for Onboard Carbon Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mechanisms for Implementing Global Carbon Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
METHODS OF CARBON CAPTURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scrubbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Carbon Capture using Solvents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monoethanolamine (MEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Aqueous Ammonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sterically Hindered Amines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Piperazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ionic Liquids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carbon Capture using Sorbents in Dry Scrubbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carbon Capture using Membranes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cryogenic Carbon Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Characteristics of Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CAPTURED CARBON HANDLING AND STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Liquefied CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chemical Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Energy Requirement Onboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DOWNSTREAM CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ONGOING ACTIVITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ABS SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LIST OF ACRONYMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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OVERVIEW
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has Reports from the Intergovernmental
proposed requirements for international shipping to Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and
reduce carbon intensity by at least 40 percent by 2030
and 70 percent by 2050 from the 2008 values. the International Energy Agency
(IEA) have stated that carbon
These major reduction goals are driving the maritime
industry to pursue various feasibility pathways for capture efforts will likely be essential
zero- and low-carbon fuels together with decarbonization for global efforts of meeting net-zero
technologies including carbon capture and the supporting
systems required to store, transport and utilize or carbon goals.
permanently sequester captured carbon.

While the topic of carbon capture, utilization and storage

(CCUS) encompasses many industries and technologies,
this document highlights insights into onboard carbon capture systems in more detail, focusing on post-combustion
capture technologies, the storage of captured carbon on board and the energy requirements to operate the additional
equipment for carbon capture.

For more information about CCUS activities in general, see the 2021 ABS publication Carbon Capture, Utilization
and Storage. For more information on global carbon capture efforts to support net-zero carbon goals, see the
2022 ABS publication Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping: Zero Carbon Outlook.

REGULATIONS AND CARBON POLICY

While onboard carbon capture may not yet be mandated by national or international policy, shipowners and
charterers may see market or regulatory forces drive the adoption of onboard carbon capture solutions and the
development of mechanisms to facilitate the trade of captured carbon.

Typically, when the adoption and implementation of new technologies or applications increases, the regulatory
environment lags behind technology standardization.

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IMO DRIVERS FOR ONBOARD CARBON CAPTURE

Current research projects that onboard carbon capture will play an important role in the decarbonization efforts of
the shipping industry. So far, the IMO has focused on improving vessel efficiencies and the use of alternative fuels;
however, carbon reduction may require onboard carbon capture as one of several tools to decarbonize shipping.

Onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) may require significant additional capital and operating expenditure,
especially where regulations and technologies are still developing, and the economic feasibility is still not fully
understood. Onboard carbon capture is only one part of a multi-step process for atmospheric carbon reduction
involving land-based and offshore carbon capture technology, temporary storage, offloading and discharging
infrastructure, transportation by pipeline or vessel and utilization or geological sequestration. For onboard carbon
capture to be considered viable, an economic feasibility case must be built.

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MECHANISMS FOR IMPLEMENTING A GLOBAL CARBON MARKET

THE LONDON PROTOCOL AND LONDON CONVENTION
In the 41st consultative meeting of contracting parties to the London Convention, transboundary exports
of carbon dioxide (CO2) for the purpose of carbon sequestration were provisionally allowed under certain
circumstances. Since 2006, the London Protocol has provided a basis for international environmental law
allowing carbon storage beneath the seabed. The London Protocol prohibits the export of wastes, including
CO2 , however in 2009 an amendment allowed sequestration projects to be shared across national boundaries.
This amendment is not yet in force but a further amendment in 2019 allows provisional application of the 2009
amendment by flag Administrations indicating their intent to provisionally apply the 2009 amendment, before
entry into force. The London Protocol and London Convention can facilitate the international transport of CO2
by ship, increase availability of portside infrastructure for CO2 loading, unloading and subsequent discharge of
carbon captured on board vessels.

The growth of the sequestration market can spur ship-based carbon capture offloading solutions. Storing CO2 on
board in tanks and offloading at port is a technical challenge that needs to be resolved, as current regulations
and infrastructure are in the nascent stage.

ISO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND

GEOLOGICAL STORAGE
The ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 265 “Carbon dioxide capture, transportation and geological storage”
publishes standards which historically have focused on industrial sectors such as power, cement, iron and steel
production, where carbon capture is more mature than offshore applications. While onboard carbon capture
may not be specifically referenced in the standards, they may apply to any post-combustion CO2 capture system,
for example:
• ISO 27919-1:2018 Carbon Dioxide Capture — Part 1: Performance evaluation methods for post-combustion CO2
capture integrated with a power plant
• ISO/TR 27912:2016 Carbon Dioxide Capture Systems, Technologies and Processes

IMO SUPPORT FOR RECEPTION FACILITIES

IMO recognizes that reception facilities are crucial for MARPOL implementation. In March 2018, the IMO
Maritime Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted the consolidation guidance for port reception
facility providers and users. Currently, the regulation does not specify CO2 handling from ship-based capture,
which should be addressed in future versions of the regulation as greater deployment of the technology occurs.
Additionally, custody transfer of CO2 from the ship to the final onshore handler, i.e., measuring and recognizing
collected and transferred CO2 , needs to be addressed in future monitoring, reporting and verification standards
and regulations.

OTHER MARKET DRIVERS

Captured CO2 can also be a commodity for sale. Currently, captured CO2 is used in the food and beverage
industry, in the oil and gas industry for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and other commercial applications. Further
development of the CO2 value chain can help push the case for carbon capture. For example, the captured CO2
can be used to create renewable fuels. As the CO2 commodity market grows, onboard carbon capture may be
incentivized.

To create an incentive for greater deployment of onboard carbon capture, the new technology return on
investment should be evaluated. Furthermore, from an industry perspective, the regulatory and policy
framework for carbon trading needs to mature. Some of the policy levers that can be used effectively to
stimulate the application of onboard carbon capture include:
1. A carbon tax on the amount of CO2 emitted from vessels; in such a scenario, every operator would be
incentivized to reduce their carbon footprint.
2. The creation of carbon credits and trading such as the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS); when there is a
cap-and-trade program. Carbon credits could be valuable tradeable commodities. With greater credit value
comes higher incentives for the operator to capture CO2 for sale in the market.
3. The U.S. 45Q Tax Credit system for sequestered carbon includes possible tax credits of:
a. $35 per ton for EOR
b. $50 per ton for geologically sequestered carbon without EOR activity

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METHODS OF CARBON CAPTURE

There are many potential methods for the removal of carbon, shown in Figure 1. For onboard applications,
pre-combustion and oxy-combustion carbon capture methods may be applied or considered to improve the
effectiveness of post-combustion carbon capture methods. Further information on pre-combustion and oxy-
combustion is available in the 2021 ABS publication Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage.

Post-combustion carbon capture on board ships involves cleaning exhaust gases before release, typically by
installing equipment within or near the vessel exhaust stack.

The methods for post-combustion shipboard carbon capture being considered by the maritime industry include
chemical absorption, membrane separation and cryogenic carbon capture technologies. These can either be
retrofitted on existing ships or fully integrated into new ship designs.

Principal CO2 Separation Technologies

Calcium
Looping
Chemical Membrane Quicklime
Absorbtion Separation capture and
Chemical contact Polymer formation of
in absorbtion membrane calcium
column filtration carbonate

Physical Cryogenic
Separation Separation
Absorbtion Separation by
by proprietary phase control
solvents using low
temperatures

Figure 1: Types of Carbon Capture Systems

While Figure 1 shows various types of carbon capture systems, the unique criteria for operating on ships may
allow only a few types to be feasible. In addition to cost considerations, when installed on board ships, the
systems are also sensitive to size, weight and power limitations. The optimization of various onboard system
architectures can result in more effective solutions. Carbon capture methods specifically discussed here include
chemical absorption, membrane separation and cryogenic separation.

SCRUBBERS
Following the IMO regulations and goals for addressing carbon emissions, investigations are ongoing to apply or
adapt scrubber technology for part of the CO2 capture process.

Scrubbers can be characterized by functional categories: wet scrubbers, dry scrubbers or hybrid scrubbers. The
majority of marine sulfur oxide (SOx) scrubbers are wet scrubbers using an open loop process and are regulated
under MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 4 as equivalent technologies for low sulfur fuel. There are dedicated IMO
Exhaust Gas Cleaning System guidelines for the design, certification and approval of SOx scrubbers including
discharges to air and water. This technology may be adapted for the cleaning and cooling of exhaust gases prior
to passing to the absorber and desorber parts of a chemical absorption carbon capture system.

For general information about the installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems, see the ABS publication Practical
Considerations for the Installations of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems.

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CARBON CAPTURE USING SOLVENTS

Depending on the fuel type and exhaust quality, the General Considerations for Retrofitting
first step in many exhaust gas purifying systems for Carbon Capture Systems
carbon capture is to reduce the impurities and gas
species including SOx, Particulate Matter (PM), heavy
metals, ash and nitrogen oxides (NOx) that may be • Capture system retrofit planning, including space
present in the exhaust gas. Onboard carbon capture constraints and power availability
systems may utilize wet scrubbing in the exhaust • Procurement and suitability for vessel
gas quenching/cooling stage and then be arranged
using an absorber unit where the solvent extracts • Engineering, including material compatibility,
CO2 from the exhaust stream. The CO2 -rich solvent system configuration and vessel integration, and
is then sent to a desorber, or stripping, unit to both class and statutory approval
separate CO2 from the solvent and recover the solvent • Installation, including onboard or onshore (in
for reuse. Depending on the type of solvent used, they construction) preparation, supporting structures,
may degrade over time at various rates and require electrical equipment, piping, ship stability/
replenishment or replacement, while the spent solvent equipment weight
or residue requires proper handling and disposal. • Management and unloading arrangements for
stored carbon/CO2
Supporting systems for the main process stages
• Storage and handling of solvent/sorbent chemical
include water vapor removal, heat exchangers for
temperature and constituent phase control, blowers or • Commissioning, including calibration of
pumps for circulation, or other systems to achieve the monitoring and control systems, functional
desired quality of captured CO2 . testing, and performance evaluations for the
complete system
See Figure 2 for a generic onboard carbon capture • Operation, including manning and crew
and storage system using solvents. The 2022 ABS intervention, safety function, and maintenance
publication Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping and repair of the system.
– Zero Carbon Outlook includes various concept
• Design and construction to recognized standards
design arrangements of onboard carbon capture
and engineering fundamentals
using monoethanolamine (MEA) solvent systems
for 50 percent and 90 percent carbon capture on a • Procedures and training for crew, including
bulk carrier, tanker and a containership, respectively. onboard operations, offloading and maintenance
The arrangements conceptually show the estimated • Control systems design and operation, including
sizes of the carbon capture systems with explanatory cyber safety
information regarding ship routing, power
requirements and system capacities.

Cleaned
Exhaust Gas (CO2 Product in
5
(CO2 Lean
Cooling Gaseous Form)
Solvent) Desorber/
Stripper
Flash
Residual 7
Solvent Solvent
4 Cooling Recovery Compression of
Absorber CO2 Gas to
Storage Pressure
Main Heat Heating
Exchanger
8

Cooling
Cooling and
3 6 Drying
Quench (CO2 Rich Solvent
Water Loop Solvent) Reheating
Gas Cooling

Water
Cooling
Exhaust Gas needs Solvent is heated
to be cooled to a to temperatures
2 temperature where where CO2 can
Cooling 9
Waste Heat the solvent is able be stripped
Recovery Unit to absorb CO2 CO2 Storage

1
Engine Exhaust Gas Figure 2: Generic Onboard Carbon Capture Systems using Solvents

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Exhaust Gas
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Solvents work as aqueous carriers that absorb

excess CO2 molecules from the gas stream and
Considerations for Amine or Chemical
can be composed of a combination of liquefied
Solvent Systems
chemicals. Already used in land-based applications,
the technical aspects of carbon absorption using
solvents such as MEA, diethanolamine (DEA) and
• Required energy for solvent regeneration
methyldiethanolamine (MDEA), commonly referred
• Available power supply and footprint for to as amines, are mature and well understood.
supporting systems These three amines exhibit similar characteristics
• Energy optimization for system integration and are generally referred to here simply as
MEA. Although handling MEA on land is well
• Proper supply and disposal or recycling of
understood, it can present a new challenge for
chemicals for CO2 capture
handling and storing on board ships. Other solvents
• Procedures and crew training for the carriage, introduced here for chemical carbon absorption
handling, loading and discharge of hazardous or direct carbon separation are aqueous ammonia,
chemicals potassium hydroxide (KOH), sterically hindered
• Ammonia hazards amines, piperazine and ionic liquids.
– Toxicity, acute
Based on the criteria for the system or operational
• MEA hazards
constraints, various system architectures and
– Toxicity, skin irritant
solvent types can be used to achieve different
– Flammability carbon capture and energy efficiencies or size/
– Corrosiveness weight system optimizations. Typically for solvent
• KOH hazards systems, energy requirements are highest for
– Corrosiveness the energy needed (heat of reaction) for CO2
absorption, heating the CO2 -rich amine solution to
– Reactiveness
the regenerator temperature, or producing steam
needed for solvent regeneration.

All solvent-based carbon capture systems may require careful consideration of amine or chemical handling
needed for operations. For example, solvents that need periodic replenishment or replacement may have specific
requirements for the volumes or supply of extra solvent, spent chemical or residue handling and discharge
procedures.

MONOETHANOLAMINE (MEA)
MEA-based gas cleaning is a well-proven and commercially available method used in land-based applications.
Studies have shown that MEA solvent blends were more effective at carbon capture than other solvent blends.
However, it should be considered that high efficiency solvents may require high energy input for regeneration.

MEA-based solvents may require a high amount of thermal energy for regeneration (i.e., energy input for the
solvent recovery process in the desorber/stripping unit). MEA can also be corrosive to materials and degrade over
time. However, the extensive industry experience using MEA allows it to often be used as a benchmark comparison
for various alternative carbon capture solvent options.

MEA exists in a liquid state inside the closed loop absorber and desorber solvent systems and must be periodically
replenished or replaced. It is hazardous when in contact with the eyes or ingested and is also a skin and inhalant
irritator. It is combustible and corrosive, so it is recommended to be stored in a closed container with storage
temperature below the known flash point of 86° C. MEA storage containers must be kept dry and away from heat
sources. It is classified as a corrosive material, so local and international regulations may provide guidance on
proper storage and handling.

AQUEOUS AMMONIA
Aqueous ammonia has alternatively been considered a feasible solvent for carbon capture systems due to lower
energy requirements. However, ammonia is in high demand in the fertilizer industry, and therefore can be more
expensive than other solvents. It is classified as a hazardous chemical, with the disadvantages of using ammonia-
based systems including risk of human exposure and environmental pollution.

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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH)

An alternative solvent to MEA and ammonia is KOH, which has comparable performance to other solvents, but
may require additional considerations for chemical handling. KOH can be stored as a powdered solid or dissolved
in an aqueous solution. Inside the carbon absorption and desorption units, KOH is used as an aqueous solution.
In the liquid state, the solution must be stored in a dry, closed container that is resistant to corrosion. This
chemical is classified as non-combustible but should be protected from release or exposure to other substances
it may react with.

STERICALLY HINDERED AMINES

Water-soluble amines known as sterically hindered amines or formulated amines (characterized by a molecular shape
where the nitrogen atom of the amine is partially shielded and thus more difficult for large molecules to react with)
can show potential for reducing energy expenditure when used as a solvent for carbon capture systems. The use of
these chemicals could reduce regeneration costs, but they may require larger absorption and desorption units.

PIPERAZINE
Another chemical compound, piperazine, has been investigated as an option for carbon capture due to its strong CO2
affinity and high absorption rate. However, this molecule has limited solubility in water, so its use is limited to blends
with other compounds.

IONIC LIQUIDS
Research into the solubility and absorption potential of ionic liquids (chemical salt solutions that are liquid at room
temperature) shows an ability to improve the efficiency of existing carbon absorption systems. Ionic liquid research is
related to molecular electrostatic interactions. Ionic liquids were found to be effective in electrochemical reduction of
CO2 , and therefore may be able to capture carbon at a high uptake efficiency.

CARBON CAPTURE USING SORBENTS IN DRY SCRUBBERS

Sorbents are used in dry scrubber systems to purify exhaust gas streams. Sorbents are solid carriers that are either
suspended or scattered within the scrubber. There are many chemicals that can be used in a dry scrubber system,
and it is also possible to integrate them with wet scrubber systems for post-processing of the exhaust gas stream. The
use of dry scrubbers is not common in the marine environment. This is most likely due to low technical maturity,
non-regenerative sorbent characteristics and outperformance by wet scrubbers when comparing efficiency, cost and
maintenance requirements.

Although dry scrubbers are not fully industry-ready at this time, further research on solid carriers and dry scrubbers
could address the efficiencies of existing technologies.

CARBON CAPTURE USING

Other Gases
MEMBRANES
Membranes can be implemented as a physical CO2-rich Gas
filtration system to absorb various impurities,
including carbon gas. Conventional membrane
technology consists of filters specific to
molecule sizes and can require significant
input pressure.

Gaseous membrane CO2 filters are made of

a semi-permeable fabric that allows selected
molecules to pass through while restricting
Feed Gas
the flow of others. The efficiency of these
systems is negatively affected by the presence © CO2CRC
of other gasses such as NOx and SOx groups,
and moisture.

Figure 3: Gaseous Membrane Filtration

Advanced membrane technology may also use
solid carriers (sorbents) bonded to the surface
of a filter to encourage chemical or electrical CO2 separation. These are novel and emerging technologies which
involve less commercially available systems but may show potential for the future of carbon capture on board ships.

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When used in an exhaust gas stream, effective membrane filtration

often relies on the use of chemicals with an affinity to carbon to Considerations for Membranes
separate the particles in the stream. Effective membranes should
have high CO2 permeability, high selectivity of CO2 to nitrogen
(i.e., high ratio of CO2 to nitrogen permeability) and be stable
• Membrane filter replacement and
at high temperatures and various chemical states.
maintenance

Some available membranes with these characteristics are polymer- • Membrane CO2 permeability and
based, with membrane materials consisting of cellulose acetate, efficiency
polymides, polysulphone and polycarbides. Polymeric coatings may • Exhaust gas stream impurities and
be more cost efficient but can be less effective at separating carbon partial concentrations
than cellulose acetate or polycarbonate coatings. Testing of various • If applicable, required power input
membrane materials for carbon capture produced promising results for electrochemical modulation
but found membranes can be unstable over long periods and may
• Required power for gas pressure
require frequent maintenance, treatment or replacement.
control
Emerging membrane technologies for carbon capture are
investigating the use of electrochemical interactions to enhance
their effectiveness, known as electrochemically mediated carbon capture. This process uses a chemical known as
benzoquinone to increase membrane carbon affinity when exposed to an electric potential. The capital expenditure
for this method can be high due to its novelty and the lack of commercial availability. However, it shows potential to
reduce the space requirements for carbon capture technology and limit the operational expenses.

CRYOGENIC CARBON CAPTURE

Cryogenic carbon capture is a process in which carbon is separated from exhaust gas by controlling phase changes
via temperature and pressure (thermodynamic) modulations. The effectiveness of cryogenic carbon capture relies on
the various chemicals found in the gas stream. The process involves cooling exhaust gas to the solidification point
of CO2 (-100 to -135° C). Where conventional distillation processes may prefer liquid products for ease of handling,
it has been shown in various studies that vapor-to-solid separation can be more energy-effective. Using the CO2
solidification extraction method to extract gases, including NOx and SOx, results in two exhaust gas streams; one
consisting of pressurized pure CO2 (99 percent or higher), and another comprised of the remaining contents in the
original exhaust at ambient pressure, as shown in Figure 4. This system can be installed on existing ships with a
relatively small footprint connected to an exhaust gas input and a power source. The extreme temperatures necessary
for the cryogenic carbon capture process require the integration with other systems on board to optimize the heat
exchange process.

This method is achieved primarily by a network of heat exchangers, the specific architecture of which can
significantly improve the energy efficiency of the installed system. It is estimated that this process can reduce
the energy consumption of carbon capture by 50 percent when compared to solvent-based carbon capture systems.
While cryogenic carbon capture systems appear to have promising advantages over other systems, research is still
ongoing to develop, optimize and implement for application onboard ships.

Due to the low temperature requirements for cryogenic carbon capture, they may be of interest to vessels carrying
liquefied natural gas (LNG) (which is stored at temperatures as low as -163° C). There may be opportunities for the LNG
cryogenic systems to work harmoniously with the cryogenic carbon capture systems to gain additional efficiencies.

Gaseous N2-rich Stream

Pressurized Liquid CO2 Stream

SO2, Hg, HCI, etc.

Compression Solid-gas Separator

Condensing Heat Exchanger

Expansion
Flue Gas Dry Gas

Moisture CO2-rich Stream

N2-rich Stream

Figure 4: Typical Cryogenic Carbon Capture process

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CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM Considerations for Cryogenic

EFFECTIVENESS Carbon Capture

Typically, carbon capture systems may not effectively capture all

carbon from the exhaust stream. While it is possible to capture • Available power on board for heat
higher percentages of carbon from the exhaust, more input exchange network and compression
energy and/or additional equipment may be disproportionately • Opportunities to integrate with existing
required. Operators must therefore decide the quantity of heat exchange systems (especially for
carbon intended to be captured based on emission reduction low temperatures such as LNG)
goals and the feasibility of additional equipment, storage space
• Implications of pure (up to 99 percent)
and supporting systems for onboard capture systems.
CO2 supply depending on the
end-quality needed or desired
The effectiveness of carbon capture systems to purify exhaust
(e.g., storage requirements or
gas varies widely, depending on the type of capture system, rate
opportunity for resale)
of absorption, capture system size, fuel type, fuel consumption
rate and the amount of CO2 concentration in the exhaust gas.

CHARACTERISTICS OF EXHAUST GAS

The primary use of CO2 in the marine industry is for EOR. It is also transported as cargo for use in the food and
beverage industry, which requires the CO2 to be free of impurities. The type and level of impurities that originate
from the exhaust gas that may be present alongside captured carbon needs to be considered within the system design,
particularly for the impact of impurities on process equipment and storage tank materials. The contents of exhaust gas
from the combustion reaction varies depending on numerous parameters, including the type of fuel, type of engine,
combustion process, engine load, steady state or transient loads, ambient conditions and installed emission control
technologies.

Due to fuel chemical composition,

lighter fuel oils tend to result
in an exhaust gas with a higher
concentration of CO2 and less SOx
and PM when compared to heavy
fuel oil (HFO). The consumption of
diesel/marine gas oil (MGO), liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG), ethane and
LNG may offer some benefits of
reduced emissions or pollutants,
but all hydrocarbon fuels emit CO2
when combusted. In all cases, the
actual exhaust emissions depend on
a variety of factors. For simplicity, the
amount of CO2 emitted is often based
on default values linked to the fuel’s
carbon content (in nondimensional
units of m/m), energy content (lower
calorific value in kJ/kg) and typical
engine fuel consumption data. These
parameters are represented by the
CF carbon factor value (in units of
tons of CO2 per ton of fuel) used in
the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design
Index (EEDI) and other regulations,
including the Energy Efficiency
Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and fuel
oil Data Collection System (DCS).
Table 1 shows some of the principal
fuel characteristics for marine fuels
and cargoes used as fuel.

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Table 1: Carbon Content of Various Fuels

Lower CF
Carbon
Calorific (tCO2/
Type of Fuel Identification Description Content
Value t fuel)
m/m
(kJ/kg)

ISO 8217 Distillate petroleum marine

Diesel/Marine
Grades DMX fuels of various specified 42,700 0.8744 3.206
Gas Oil
through DMB characteristics

Residual petroleum marine

ISO 8217
fuels with kinematic viscosities
Light Fuel Oil Grades RMA 41,200 0.8594 3.151
(at 50° C) equal to or lower
through RMD
than 80 mm2/s

ISO 8217 Residual petroleum marine

Heavy Fuel Oil
Grades RME fuels with kinematic viscosities 40,200 0.8493 3.114
(HFO)
through RMK (at 50° C) higher than 80 mm2/s

46,300
0.8182 3.000
(propane)
Liquefied Gaseous fuel primarily
Petroleum composed of propane (C 3H 8)
Gas (LPG) or butane (C4H10)
45,700
0.8264 3.030
(butane)

Gaseous fuel primarily composed

Ethane 46,400 0.7989 2.927
of ethane (C2H 6)

Liquefied
Gaseous fuel primarily composed
Natural 48,000 0.7500 2.750
of methane (CH4)
Gas (LNG)

Liquid fuel primarily composed

Ethanol 26,800 0.5217 1.913
of ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH)

Liquid fuel primarily composed

Methanol 19,900 0.3750 1.375
of methyl alcohol (CH3OH)

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CAPTURED CARBON HANDLING AND STORAGE

As vessel size, speed and consequently fuel consumption increase, carbon stack emissions can also increase. Total
carbon emissions (and therefore total captured carbon) from a vessel over one voyage therefore can depend on
the type of fuel consumed, vessel size, weight, engine rating and performance, voyage speeds, environmental
conditions and route length. For example, highly effective carbon capture systems would require more storage
capacity and handling equipment, however, frequent discharges or shorter routes may not require as much carbon
storage capacity or handling equipment.

As technology develops to support carbon capture requirements, additional considerations for the application of
various equipment in a marine environment is necessary. When planning to capture carbon and store it onboard,
ship designers, owners and operators should consider system operation and maintenance, available space, required
power, availability of auxiliary systems, necessary controls and any potential economic tradeoff can impact the
feasibility of technology on different ships.

More information about the conditioning processes of CO2 purification, dehydration or liquefication is provided
in the ABS publication Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage applicable to the onboard handling and storage
of CO2 .

Once captured, there are several options to store carbon until it is ready to be discharged. In general, CO2 can
be stored in gaseous or liquid forms by compressing or liquefying the gas to cryogenic conditions or can be
chemically transformed through a reaction process to a product that is easier to handle.

LIQUEFIED CO2
To maximize the capacity of CO2 storage in limited space, liquefaction on ships may be the most appropriate
solution considering space requirements as well as the ease of handling a liquid cargo.

Liquefied CO2 can be stored in pressurized and insulated tanks while on board to maintain cryogenic conditions.
Pressurized tanks can handle boil-off from liquid CO2 up to certain design pressures, where pressure relief and
boil-off gas reliquefaction has typically then been implemented. Type C liquefied gas tanks, as detailed by the
IMO’s International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC
Code), are the current marine standard for pressurized CO2 storage.

Although research is currently underway for the use of other classes of tanks, using Type C is common industry
practice due to the relatively high pressures required for storage of liquefied CO2 . Care should be given to
the purity of stored CO2 within Type C tanks, as impurities can cause corrosion in the storage system. More
information on tanks for gaseous cargoes can be found in the ABS Advisory on Gas and Other Low Flashpoint
Fuels and the ABS Guidance Notes on Strength Assessment of Independent Type-C Tanks.

CHEMICAL TRANSFORMATION
Methods of onboard storage that involve absorption or chemical transformation can produce a substance that is
easier to manage and store than gaseous or liquefied CO2 . This may involve the production of a solid substance
which could increase market value. However, vessel stakeholders considering these methods of onboard storage
should keep in mind additional reactant chemical supply, handling and storage, reactor equipment, as well as the
processing rates and storage capacity on board for the produced chemical.

One method of chemical transformation uses chemical absorption and subsequent reactions to produce calcium
carbonate from the captured gas. In this process, CO2 is absorbed by sodium hydroxide (NaOH, i.e., caustic soda)
to form sodium carbonate. This product is then treated with a calcium oxide (CaO, or quicklime) solution to form
solid calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and regenerate the NaOH. CaCO3 is commonly known as soda ash, and forms a
powder or small pellets, depending on the concentration of the reactants.

NaOH is a solid at room temperature, so pressurized and climate-controlled storage containers may not be
necessary. However, it is corrosive to metal and damages skin on contact. Safety measures should
be taken when handling the chemical.

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CaCO3 is a white powder of small crystals and is not

considered hazardous by the Occupational Health
Considerations for Storing Captured
and Safety Association (OSHA). It is not flammable or
CO2 On Board
corrosive, but it is a strong oxidizing agent and acid.

This method to extract CO2 from the exhaust gas

• Moisture content and contaminants in captured
allows sodium hydroxide to be recirculated and for
CO2 stream and corrosive effects on system
the captured CO2 to be stored as a solid soda ash
product. NOx, SOx and other acidic gases are also • Requirements to maintain pressure and
absorbed by NaOH. This may offer small reductions temperature of captured CO2 (i.e., compressed,
in the cost of solution degradation and space required liquefied) within specified limits
for temporary storage while underway. The cost of • Sufficient power and capacity available for
this additional precipitate can be offset by marketing handling and storage systems on board
produced CaCO3 to the paper, construction or plastic
• Volume and mass of captured CO2 per route or
industries. CaCO3 typically has greater commercial
voyage for storage space requirements
value than CO2 , which could significantly offset the
– Foundational support for added equipment
operational expenditures of this system.
– Vessel strength and stability with added
ENERGY REQUIREMENT ON BOARD equipment
• Measuring and verifying amounts captured,
The onboard energy requirements for carbon capture
stored and offloaded
systems depend on the type and size of the system,
the flow rate of exhaust gas into the system and the • Locations, frequency and rate of discharge or
target efficiency for carbon removal. transfer
The energy requirements for carbon capture can • Additional chemical supply systems and
increase immensely as the target capture rate rises. equipment for onboard generation of calcium
carbonate (if applicable)
Energy for carbon capture is required for various
• Potential leakage or release of CO2 ; the dense gas
purposes, including electrical or thermal inputs
does not readily disperse in the same way lighter
to manage CO2 or other product processing. Heat
gases do
exchangers, chemical regeneration activities,
steam generation, pumps, compressors, condensers, – CO2 Detection and alarms
evaporators, reactors and liquefaction systems – Minimizing non-welded connections for
may be required for various carbon capture and leak protection
handling architectures. – Emergency procedures and training for
storing CO2 on board and related incidents
It is also critically important to consider that as
more energy is required in addition to typical vessel
loads, onboard engines and auxiliary generators may
also need to increase power generation, resulting in
an increased amount of exhaust emissions. For this
reason, system power consumption is directly related
to carbon capture effectiveness and is an essential Considerations for Required
consideration for the overall feasibility of the Onboard Energy
carbon capture system on board.

Consideration is also to be given to the energy • Impact of capture and storage system on
requirements of the carbon storage systems, operational power loads
as applicable. For example, CO2 liquefaction
• Required captured CO2 purity and capture rate
equipment can significantly increase the
required energy supply. • Handling additional emissions generated
due to higher energy requirement from
This could be a drawback for liquefaction of CO2 capture system
captured CO2 on board. However, energy and space • Opportunity for energy efficiency improvements
requirements are closely tied and often inversely through heat exchangers or integration with
proportional. If liquefaction is not available, the space existing onboard systems
requirement for temporary onboard storage
of gaseous CO2 can increase prohibitively.

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DOWNSTREAM CONSIDERATIONS
While not discussed in detail herein, downstream considerations Downstream Considerations for CO2
are critical to support the global impact of local carbon capture
efforts. For example, the choice of arranging long-term carbon
sequestration versus selling the captured carbon may influence • Offloading arrangement procedures and
the long-term intent of capturing carbon. training for crew
• Available offload and storage facilities at
The economic drivers for carbon capture could offer ports and terminals
opportunities to resell captured products and avoid potential
carbon taxes. Additional infrastructure may be necessary to • Metering for carbon trade efforts
offload CO2 , evaluate delivered CO2 properties, measure delivered • Market value of captured CO2
amounts of CO2 and purify or process the delivered CO2 if • Opportunities for carbon taxes, levies or
necessary. Land-based or offshore infrastructure for carbon trading schemes
storage and transportation may have an impact on the scale of
• Life-cycle impact of captured CO2
carbon capture efforts and will also be necessary to support the
eventual sequestration or utilization of the captured carbon. – Permanent sequestration can
reduce atmospheric greenhouse
Pipelines for CO2 transport currently exist to support EOR gas (GHG)
operations. Alternatively, gas carriers can be used to transport – Resale and use of captured CO2 in
CO2 . The choice involves understanding the economic and industry may result in re-emission
technical feasibility of gas carriers and pipelines, depending on into atmosphere
the expected distance transported, volumes and international
export requirements.

The processing of CO2 is supported by technologies developed in coal fired plants and other land-based operations.
One option is to resell a pure CO2 stream to support the production of other fuels (e.g., the production of synthetic
fuels such as e-methanol, e-LNG or other e-fuels), use for EOR or processed as various solids used in other
manufacturing industries. These market options have the potential to mitigate operating expenses (OPEX) of onboard
carbon capture. Not only does this make the IMO carbon capture goals more achievable, but it makes research and
development of new and efficient technologies more attractive.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES
The development of carbon capture technologies is actively ongoing, with emerging efforts focusing on the feasibility
of carbon capture on board ships for a wider range of operations.

Some efforts focus on modifying existing onboard systems for carbon capture. For example, Langh Tech, a sister
company of Langh Ships, is researching and testing modifications to SOx scrubbers to capture carbon from exhaust
gas streams. While the presence of more CO2 in the process water was expected to be higher, the process was found to
be reasonable and operating expenses were not significantly impacted. Research continues at Langh Tech to optimize
the scrubber efficiency and the effort needed for process water regeneration.

Other ongoing activities involve implementing new technologies on board.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed in 2021 by TECO 2030 ASA, Chart Industries and PMW
Technologies to develop carbon capture technologies for ships and store liquefied captured carbon. The system uses
cryogenic carbon capture methods and expects to achieve a highly pure liquefied CO2 cargo. The continual research
into this method further offers the potential that cryogenic carbon capture will play a role in onboard technologies in
the future.

Deltamarin, a Finland-based ship designer, completed a case study in 2021 for carbon capture using a solvent scrubber
system incorporated with LNG fueling arrangements on a roll-on/roll-off passenger (ro/pax) ferry. The design
incorporated a Wärtsilä exhaust treatment to capture CO2 . The LNG ferry was chosen for the study because they
operate on fixed routes and captured carbon can be frequently discharged onshore, as shown in Figure 5. This can
provide benefits such as less carbon storage required as well as inherent benefits of heat exchange, heat recovery, and
heat sinks when incorporated with the LNG fuel management systems.

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Short to Medium
Haul Voyages
Onboard Carbon
Capture

Electrolysis Carbon Liquefaction/Storage

Ship Bunkering
+
H 2O
-
CH4 CO2
Clean Energy

Methanation LNG Storage Carbon

H2 and Combustion Return to Shore

Industrial
Carbon CO2 CO2
Capture

Liquefaction LNG Storage

Synthetic CH4 CH4

Methane
Grid/Infra

Figure 5: Case Study for CO2 Carbon Capture on an LNG-fueled RoPax Ferry

Value Maritime is in collaboration with Carbon Collectors to create a conceptual design study for a fleet of carbon
neutral tug vessels fueled by MGO. The project is described by Value Maritime as a true 100 percent recycling
operation that will capture all the CO2 exhaust from the ship and will investigate solutions for unloading and
permanent sequestration. The design plan includes construction in 2024, and fleet operations in 2026 using the
carbon capture systems.

ABS SUPPORT

ABS is equipped to assist owners, operators, shipbuilders, designers and original equipment manufacturers as they
consider practical implications and risk assessments of onboard carbon capture. Services offered include:
• Marine vessel design and construction support for classing vessels and offshore facilities
• Techno-economic analyses
• Certification based on public ISO standards
• Novel Concept Qualification
• Qualifying new carbon capture technology
• Risk assessment and Hazard Review
• Vessel/fleet benchmarking and identification of improvement options
• EEDI and EEXI verification and identification of improvement options
• Optimum voyage planning
• Contingency arrangement planning and investigations

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REFERENCES
ABS PUBLICATIONS
ABS Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems, July 2018

ABS Advisory on Gas and Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels, February 2021

ABS Guide for Exhaust Emission Abatement

ABS Guidance Notes on Strength Assessment of Independent Type C Tanks

ABS Setting the Course to Low Carbon Shipping – Zero Carbon Outlook, June 2022

ABS Sustainability Whitepaper: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, August 2021

IMO DOCUMENTS
MEPC 75/18 Report of the Marine Environment Protection Committee on its Seventy-Fifth Session (December 15, 2020)

MEPC.1/Circ.834/Rev 1 Revised Consolidated Guidance for Port Reception Facility Providers and Users (2018) https://
wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/OurWork/Environment/Documents/MEPC.1-Circ.834-Rev.1.pdf

MEPC.212(63) 2012 Guidelines on the Method of Calculation of the Attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for
New Ships https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/MEPCDocuments/
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MEPC.259(68) 2015 Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems https://wwwcdn.imo.org/localresources/en/

KnowledgeCentre/IndexofIMOResolutions/MEPCDocuments/MEPC.259(68).pdf

The London Protocol and London Convention (2006)

INDUSTRY STANDARDS
ISO Technical Committee 265 – Carbon dioxide capture, transportation, and geological storage ISO/TC 265
https://www.iso.org/committee/648607/x/catalogue/p/0/u/1/w/0/d/0

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 26 CFR 45Q Credit for Carbon Oxide Sequestration https://www.ecfr.gov/current/
title-26/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-1/subject-group-ECFR321685e6a0496a0/section-1.45Q-1

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910 Hazardous Materials https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/

chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-H

PRESS ARTICLES
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Langh Tech researches ways to reduce CO2 emissions using SOx scrubbers (December 16, 2021) Langh Tech Oy Ab.
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TECO 2030 to cooperate with Chart Industries, Inc. on developing marine carbon capture and storage solutions
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Value Maritime & Carbon Collectors Explore Carbon Capture Onboard MGO-Fuelled Tugs. (March 28, 2022). Value
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LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

ABS American Bureau of Shipping

CaCO3 calcium carbonate

CaO calcium oxide, e.g., quicklime

CCUS carbon capture, utilization and storage

CCS carbon capture and storage

CO2 carbon dioxide

DCS Data Collection System (IMO)

DEA diethanolamine

EEDI Energy Efficiency Design Index (IMO)

EEXI Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index

EOR enhanced oil recovery

EU European Union

GHG greenhouse gas

HFO heavy fuel oil

IEA International Energy Agency

IMO International Maritime Organization

IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

ISO International Organization for Standardization

KOH potassium hydroxide

LNG liquefied natural gas

LPG liquefied petroleum gas

MDEA methyldiethanolamine

MEA monoethanolamine

MEPC Marine Environment Protection Committee (IMO)

MGO marine gas oil

NaOH sodium hydroxide, e.g., caustic soda

NOx nitrogen oxides

OPEX operational expenditure

OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Association

PM particulate matter

SOx sulfur oxides

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