Jorge is a PhD student at the Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain). He studied Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Jorge focuses on the research for energy integration of Power-to-gas systems in the iron and steel industry.

During his research stay at K1-MET in Area 3, he focused on the minimization of CO₂ emissions. Jorge contributed his skills to the project “Hydrogen Carbon Management Austria” concentrating on the implementation of carbon capture to the steel industry.

Within this project, a CO₂ capture simulation with the software Aspen Plus has been modelled based on the #decarbonization pilot plant built in Linz (see photo). The main objective of this plant is to capture the CO₂ from the flue gases of the industry. To do so, the flue gases are mixed with a liquid solvent (MEA) in the absorber. The solvent is then diverted to the desorber, where it is heated. The CO₂ is released and a stream of pure CO₂ occurs. This gas is now ready for geological storage or other uses. This prevents emissions from escaping into the atmosphere.
 

All the best for the completion of your doctoral thesis from the entire K1-MET team!

Thank you for the great cooperation!

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