Sequestration Of CO2

Question 1

What is a removal agent?

Answer 1

Chemical that can bind weakly to CO2, then when the pressure drops it can release it again

• weak bases
• amine solution used

Question 2

What is oxycombustion?

Answer 2

The burning of fossil fuels in the presence of O2 gas

- results in CO and unburied fuels

Question 3

Converting coal or natural gas into _______ which generates ______?

Answer 3

Hydrogen gas H2

Generates no additional CO2

Question 4

What is CCS?

Answer 4

Carbon Capture and Storage
- ex: capturing the carbon from car emission and separating them so we can put them into the ground or deep within the ocean