NZAI-EN-CC-202
Advanced Solvent Chemistry & Process Engineering for CO₂ Capture
This course provides a focused introduction to advanced solvent chemistry and process engineering for CO₂ capture, with emphasis on chemical absorption systems, amine-based solvents, and industrial design challenges. Learners will explore the thermodynamic and mass-transfer principles behind CO₂ separation, compare key solvents such as MEA and MDEA, and evaluate energy penalties, regeneration requirements, corrosion, degradation, and operational limitations. The course also introduces emerging capture technologies, including chemical looping combustion, electrochemical CO₂ capture, and direct air capture, preparing participants to understand both current industrial practices and future innovation pathways in carbon capture.
Mode of Delivery:
Self-Paced(Online)
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Duration
1-2 Weeks
Format
Self-Paced (Online)
Who Should Join
Students, Executives, Professionals, Experts.
Resources
Explainer Videos, Lesson Plan, Interactive Activities, Practice ,Test & Quizzes, Glossary
Objective
The objective of this course is to equip learners with a clear understanding of the chemistry, engineering principles, and industrial challenges that shape modern CO₂ capture systems. The program aims to deliver practical insight into solvent-based capture technologies, with a focus on amine chemistry, mass transfer, process design, energy efficiency, and operational limitations. By connecting fundamental concepts with real-world engineering trade-offs and emerging capture technologies, the course prepares participants to critically evaluate current carbon capture practices and contribute to more efficient, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
Curriculum
This course provides a structured exploration of advanced solvent chemistry and process engineering for CO₂ capture, with a focus on chemical absorption systems and their role in industrial carbon capture. Learners will progress from the fundamentals of CO₂ separation and amine-based solvent chemistry to process design, energy efficiency, operational challenges, and emerging capture technologies. The curriculum is designed to connect scientific principles with real-world engineering considerations, enabling learners to understand, evaluate, and improve CO₂ capture systems for scalable and sustainable deployment.
Key Topics Covered
- The Real Challenge of CO₂ Capture
- CO₂ Separation Technologies
- Fundamentals of Chemical Absorption
- Reaction Chemistry of Amines
- MEA vs MDEA — Engineering Trade-Off Analysis
- Energy Penalty in CO₂ Capture
- Mass Transfer and Process Engineering
- Industrial Challenges in Amine-Based Systems
- Emerging CO₂ Capture Technologies
What Will You Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles and engineering challenges of CO₂ capture from industrial flue gases.
- Explain the role of chemical absorption and amine-based solvents in industrial carbon capture systems.
- Compare key CO₂ separation technologies and assess their advantages, limitations, and applications.
- Analyze the reaction chemistry, performance, and trade-offs of MEA and MDEA solvents.
- Apply mass transfer and process engineering concepts to evaluate absorber and stripper performance.
- Assess the impact of energy demand, heat duty, solvent regeneration, and process conditions on capture efficiency.
- Identify operational challenges such as corrosion, solvent degradation, foaming, fouling, and solvent loss.
- Evaluate emerging CO₂ capture technologies and their potential for scalable, low-carbon deployment.
- Develop a practical understanding of how solvent selection and process design influence the cost, efficiency, and sustainability of carbon capture systems.
