Process Evaluation of Carbon Capture at Alumina Manufacturing
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | SWERIM AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 574 401 |
| Project duration | November 2024 - April 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Metals & Minerals - Program-specific efforts Vinnova |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Feasibility studies within Technological Action Areas in the program Metals & Minerals |
Important results from the project
The project has met all the objectives and has provided expected results. Carbon capture technologies have been evaluated with focus on Al-industry and any process changes required. The costs associated with carbon capture has been investigated. During the course of the project, 3 possible developments have been identified, implementing operational changes in existing processes, development of CO2 capture technologies and cooperation strategies between companies in terms of carbon reduction.
Expected long term effects
The project has highlighted the need for the development of new carbon capture technologies for the management of low-level carbon emissions from process gases. The aluminium industry have gained a greater understanding of existing CO2 capture technologies and their suitability for Al process gases, as well as what process-related changes will be required to achieve fossil-free production by 2045.
Approach and implementation
The project was implemented according to plan. Continuous meetings with partners and a study visit have been held. Partners have contributed their opinions and process data to facilitate the project. Difficulties in finding enough information about some technologies due to their low level of development have limited the possibilities for comparison in the project, while at the same time providing clear development opportunities. The collaboration worked well and the activities were on time.