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Experimental Study of CO<sub>2</sub> Capture in a Model Wind Turbine Array

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Abstract

Mitigating climate change requires a multi-faceted approach through actively removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and reducing emissions. Direct air capture (DAC) of CO2 is a tool for reducing the impact of human-induced climate change; however, the relatively low concentration of CO2 capture potential in the lower atmosphere makes this technology inefficient. Various studies emphasize the role turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) fluxes play in energy entrainment in horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs). Here, we explore how turbulent kinetic energy fluxes allow CO2 capture within a model wind turbine array. Experiments were performed in a wind tunnel with several CO2 concentration profiles mimicking those in the field to examine the viability of enhanced carbon capture. Advanced flow diagnostics, including particle image velocimetry, infrared imaging, and CO2 concentration sensors, are used to quantify local CO2 increase concentration within the turbine array.

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Presenters

  • Abigayle E Moser

    Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University; School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

Authors

  • Abigayle E Moser

    Department of Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University; School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

  • Antonio A Esquivel Puentes

    Purdue University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

  • Zackary F Van Zante

    Purdue University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

  • Vito Francioso

    School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, Purdue University

  • Oluwatuyi N Johnson

    Purdue University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University

  • Clarice Nelson

    School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, Purdue University

  • Shyuan Cheng

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champai, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • Leonardo Chamorro

    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Maria Mirian

    School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, Purdue University

  • Luciano Castillo

    Purdue University, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University