Technical, economic and environmental assessment of carbon capture from thermal power plants and convert it into value added concrete material

Over the past few years, continuous atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions have become a research priority. The global effort to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) has increased significantly. Carbon storage research currently focuses on carbon dioxide storage. This study aims to use flue gas in concrete production, resulting in a chemical reaction between concrete and carbon dioxide. The goal is to optimize carbon dioxide absorption while minimizing energy consumption. Additionally, the paper compares the technical, economic and environmental aspects of fuel oil and natural gas power plants as suppliers of carbon dioxide to the industry. It seeks to determine which power plant approach aligns better with maximizing carbon absorption and minimizing energy usage. The results show that the fuel oil power plant absorbs 71% of carbon dioxide, whereas the natural gas power plant absorbs 38%. Due to the lower electricity consumption of natural gas power plants, it’s a more favorable approach to energy minimization. Concerning the environmental aspect, the fuel oil power plant emits nearly 90% more carbon dioxide than the natural gas power plant, reflecting a negative impact. However, considering the aim of maximizing carbon dioxide intake, this power plant proves more suitable.