Carbon Capture

While there are potentially multiple separation processes to choose from in post-combustion carbon capture, including membranes, adsorption, and cyrogenic distillation, the dominant process is absorption using an amine-based solvent. 

Amine-based absorption is a mature technology that has been applied at a scale sufficient to handle flue gas streams from power production. As a leader in structured and random packing for absorption, Koch-Glitsch brings more than five decades of innovation to carbon capture applications, helping customers drive decarbonization across heavy industries. 

Innovative Solutions for Efficient Carbon Capture

Our patented FLEXIPAC® CP™ structured packing reduces absorber column size by up to 20%, providing superior CO₂ absorption and energy efficiency. FLEXIPAC® CP™ delivers:

• Lower pressure drop
• Improved capture efficiency
• Reduced tower dimensions

These innovations enable faster timelines, smaller foundations, and reduced material requirements that combine for enhanced economics.

Tailored Carbon Capture Solutions

When designing separation columns for your carbon capture unit – including absorbers, strippers, direct contacting condensers, and cooling towers – Koch-Glitsch offers unparalleled value through:

• Customized Design: Tailored solutions to meet your specific carbon capture requirements.
• Proven Performance: Reliable, efficient designs backed by extensive pilot testing and commercial installations.
• Advanced Resources: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) expertise for optimizing complex feed arrangements, mechanical engineering proficiency for developing solutions for large-scale columns, and in-house research and development through our CO₂ pilot plant.