CCS Technologies

We've devised a mechanism that will allow us to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in the atmosphere, which are responsible for issues like ozone-hole, climate change etc.

Our system is developed on basis of series of processes. It entails drawing air from the atmosphere, separating major gases(N2,O2), reducing carbon emissions(CO,CO2,CH4),and extracting valuable gases (H2,N2). The first step involves industrial fans to draw air from environment. This air is filtered by passing it through tubes containing an oxygen absorber(mixture of natural zeolite powder, iron powder, etc). The air is then compressed using a centrifugal air compressor before being filtered via a zeolite canister. Pressure Swing absorption is used where we swing between two zeolite canisters when either one of them gets saturated, the other is used, enabling N2-free air to pass. The residual air (CO,CO2,CH4) is passed into another container containing steam, where CH4 reacts at 700-1000°C to form CO and H2, before being cooled to 350°C, where CO reacts with steam to form CO2 and H2. This is then transferred to a container containing soda-lime for CO2 absorption. The H2 is extracted to a separate container, and the N2 is extracted from the saturated zeolite. Once installed in urban/industrialized regions, this has potential to substantially reduce emissions.  

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We are attempting to cut carbon emission concentrations in the atmosphere, which have been steadily increasing for more than a century. This is a worldwide issue with extreme consequences that affects each and every community. In the 1950s, the world released 9 billion tonnes of carbon emissions, which grew to almost 22 billion tonnes by 1990. Morning fog has transformed to smog in cities, which illustrates how serious the matter has become. Many individuals in communities have been affected, including island nations, which face a significant potential threat as a result of this. There are numerous factors, such as pollution from gas-powered automobiles, industries, coal and oil remains the principal energy source for the majority of countries. This pollution has resulted in a slew of consequences ranging from ice cap melting to a variety of respiratory illnesses . Asthma, COPD, and mortality from heat waves have all been linked to pollution from the above mentioned which lead to global warming. A small change of 1°C in global temperature could cause increase in wildfires, heat waves, etc. Since the 1970s, emissions have climbed by 70%, and we currently emit more than 40 billion tonnes of carbon emissions which is reason for alarm.

If the melting of icecaps continues to increase due to carbon emissions, nearly 2 million houses will be demolished in the United States, according to this map:

Our solution offers a lot of potential in terms of resolving the ongoing challenge of carbon emissions and climate change. Our approach has the potential to significantly reduce/cut emissions while also having an impact on people's, wildlife's, marine life's etc . People are at great disadvantage as a result of massive amounts of carbon emissions in the environment, which cause numerous respiratory ailments such as rhinitis, Asthma etc. This has also resulted in an ozone hole, which melts ice caps and triggered animal migration. We aim to reduce this to a large extent with our solution. In a survey conducted by WHO (World Health Organization) displays that 2 in 10 families living near factories have severe health issues such as Asthma, COPD etc. Our system tries to reduce carbon emissions by utilising a number of different techniques. It has to undergo some phases through which we could achieve the objective. Our solution aims to address the present global issue due to emissions, as well as maintain its long-term sustainability, while also creating few job opportunities and producing/releasing useful gases. We must not allow ourselves to become the architects of our own destruction.

We've taken a number of strides forward in terms of development. Before we design the entire system, there are several phases that must be taken. We took the time to research about the numerous gases that contribute to carbon emissions, as well as different separation processes. We conducted most of the study in a group of two (ourselves), and we also volunteered with a school organisation to plant trees, which was their goal in addressing this issue in a natural way. We consulted to subject supervisors (teachers) about it so we could figure out what all the components are for execution of a stage. We also tried out a strategy for the project in real time, but we had to break up since we had better alternative options. We presented our bespoke on paper design after conducting extensive research on many issues and creating design ideas. Because there were more aspects in it, we decreased one step via continued brainstorming, making it efficient enough to work scientifically. We've also considered two distinct business models, either of which we've considered for execution. We want to improve it even more, and we've made it sustainable, so we can take on this global challenge.

For our solution, we've chosen the prototype stage of development. We are, in fact, at the very beginning phases of this protype. We've been researching for months and have come up with a number of various reduction methods, but we've finally settled on one. We created it by putting several components together and connecting them, but it was not without obstacles, so we tried to analyze and design many systems before settling on one. If there are any shortcomings in the model, we aim to improve it and are trying to make it more efficient. We've also concentrated on what the business model would look like, and we've come up with two basic models that we believe will fit the bill and get the results we want. We also intend to create a website, and we already have the designs on paper as well as the procedures for doing so. We've also looked at where these might be useful and what costs would be involved, and we're working with academics and instructors to enhance it.

Our system was built with the assistance of manufactured components and heavily relies on design. It is a great and new application and technology for reducing carbon emissions from the environment, and it contains a lot of components that are put forth. The first phase involves air pulling, which is accomplished with the help of a block of industrial fans. The gases are then transferred via tubes where oxygen is absorbed. Finally, we rely on the swing zeolite canisters, which aid in nitrogen absorption. We are reliant on closed containers to pass the remaining gases in order for the reduction of emissions (CO,CH4).Soda lime absorbs the leftover carbon dioxide, and we also acquire hydrogen as a byproduct, which can be sold. We can also collect nitrogen with the help of a centrifugal air compressor. We're also considering solar thermal energy as a source of high-temperature heating. For the setup, we generally employ hardware (raw materials) and manufactured components. We also take partial part of it a business too as we do have what business model suits it.

Our solution is on early stages of prototype and have not implemented yet to  serve people. In initial stages we plan to set up the plant near Factories thus reducing the emissions and improving the health conditions of people living near those regions by providing cleaner and safer air. Our aim is towards making it more accessible to the whole world once it is implemented and later wish to expand our solution to various Mega cities, Factories etc thus improving the health and livelihood of billions of people. We aim towards bringing the carbon emissions down and would improve towards it and engage with communities and governments in need. 

Our solution is still in early stages of prototype but once bought to life will serve lots of people. Once our solution is implemented we will be able to reduce these emissions from the atmosphere. We aim towards making it a system where we could eliminate the carbon emissions significantly from the environment. We want to impact in a global scale to reduce the emissions amounts which are causing health problems, wildlife migration, ozone hole, etc. Our solution is intended towards the people in need who suffer from it and also the future generations who might suffer from and this is could be terrible. We would like to engage with governments and communities so that the people could benefit it from.

We have been measuring our progress from the improvement we see in the design and also in the efficiency put forth by the whole system/tech. Firstly we did real experiments regarding carbon dioxide, but failed. After research and educating ourselves we found new ways to make it more possible to reduce the emission. Starting we had nearly 4 containers for the process to happen, but after further research we have reduced to 2 containers and made it efficient enough to make it work. Under the development goals, our indicator would be the climate change outside in the world which triggered us to create such a model and aim to improve it. Innovation and infrastructure is also another one which we are aiming and trying to improve it more.

The biggest barrier we currently face to bring our idea to life is of financial barrier. To test the reactions, hiring and working with Experts and to set up the plant will need funding in initial stages. So once we are able to cross this barrier we will be able to bring the idea to life. Starting costs can be expensive but once we setup and it could benefit a lot and we can sustain. Legal issues regarding the patents also requires financial budget which we lack and hope to sort it out.

We are just curious students who tend to apply to contests which interests us. We have developed our own custom design system which is based on various components where we could reduce the emissions to drastic level. We research more and also engage with the teachers to improve our system. Our only aim has been to bring this to the attention of public and to implement it in real life. We have working consistently for months in various contest to make it happen. We do brainstorming regarding the design process whether it would possibly fit or theoretically possible.

Currently we haven't partnered with any organization's as our solution is still in initial prototype stage. We hope to engage with supervisors and experts for the improvement in the model. And we also aim to collaborate with governments regarding this make it implemented in real life. We also look forward for partnering with other communities in need.

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