Below are some case studies that demonstrate how to go about the various steps of a techno-economic assessment (TEA) for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.
- Methanol Worked Examples for the TEA and LCA Guidelines for CO2 Utilization
- This document applies the Global CO2 Initiative’s TEA and LCA guidelines to methanol production from hydrogen and captured CO2. Please note that this study is not meant to be a definitive TEA or LCA but rather a supporting document to show how the original guidelines can be applied.
- Mineralization Worked Examples for the TEA and LCA Guidelines for CO2 Utilization
- This document applies the Global CO2 Initiative’s TEA and LCA guidelines to a mineralization process that generates carbonated aggregates for use in construction. Please note this study is not meant to be a definitive TEA or LCA but rather a supporting document to show how the original guidelines can be applied.
- OME Worked Example for the TEA Guidelines for CO2 Utilization
- This document applies the Global CO2 Initiative’s TEA guidelines to the production of a carbon dioxide-utilizing oxymethylene dimethyl ether, which can be used as a replacement for diesel fuel. Please note this study is not meant to be a definitive TEA but rather a supporting document to show how the original guidelines can be applied.
- A Guide to Goal Setting in TEA: A Worked Example Considering CO2 Use in the Domestic Heating Sector
- This case study demonstrates best practices and potential issues when setting a goal for a TEA. Included is a thorough review of the domestic heating sector along with commentary on how carbon dioxide could be utilized within it to reduce emissions.
- SNG Worked Example for the TEA Guidelines for CO2 Utilization
- This document applies the Global CO2 Initiative’s TEA guidelines to the production of carbon dioxide-utilizing synthetic natural gas (SNG). Please note this study is not meant to be a definitive TEA but rather a supporting document to show how the original guidelines can be applied.
- Economic Feasibility for CO2 Utilization Data Visualization Tool
- The U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory created this website to communicate results from The Economic Outlook for Converting CO2 and Electrons to Molecules. Both the website and the study feature techno-economic analyses of various chemicals that can be made with captured carbon dioxide.
- Techno-Economic Modeling for Electrochemical Processes
- Various CCUS technologies involve electrochemistry. This document offers guidance and resources for applying TEA to electrochemical processes as well as a couple case studies.