The aim of this project is to design, test, and demonstrate an innovative technology, referred to as the Sunexus CO2 Solar Reformer. The Sunexus technology employs a two stage process for the conversion of CO2 to diesel fuel with an overall system energy of 74%, due to the use of concentrated solar energy: First, the solar reformation of captured CO2, methane and steam produces synthesis gas and second, the syngas is catalytically (Terra) transformed into diesel fuel. Here, the first stage was studied by developing a solar reforming system, including a specially designed reactor and proprietary CO2 reforming catalyst with high conversion efficiencies. The second stage of the system has been demonstrated under other funding.
Poroject Lead: Renewable Energy Institute International (REII)
Region: North America
Country: United States
City/Town: Mcclellan Park
Timeline Start - End: 2010-01-15 - 2010-12-31
Project Status: Completed
Project Budget: 0.0 €
Funding source: N.A.
Activities:
- Technology Infractructure (CCU)
- Research (CCU)
CO2 Source: N.A.
CCU Tecnology Category: Utilization
Info On Utilization:
- Photochemical conversion
- Catalytic conversion
Facility stage: Project Completed
End TRL: 6
CO2 capture/Utilization:
Production Volume:
Product Categories:
- Fuels
Specific Product(s): Synthetic diesel
- Clean Energy Systems Inc.
- Pacific Renewable Fuels
- Desert Research Institute
- Renewable Energy Institute International (REII)