Preliminary Design of Advanced Compression Technology
Research is being conducted into ways to make the compression step of carbon capture andstorage (CCS) more efficient and cost-effective. Ramgen Power Systems, LLC (Ramgen), hasdeveloped a novel compression stage called the Rampressor that offers a step-changeimprovement in both areas. The Rampressor is based on supersonic shock compression theory.The efficiency of this compression process is very high because the compressor has very fewaerodynamic leading edges and minimal drag. Ramgens current development work is focusedon preparing a demonstration unit sized for use in a 250-MW pulverized-coal plant. Ramgensubcontracted with the Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership to perform the activitiesnecessary for the integration of the Rampressor into a CCS demonstration project. This reportdescribes the efforts that have been taken to move toward a smooth integration of theRampressor into the PCOR Partnerships large-scale CCS demonstration scheduled for 20122013.;View/Download Document