Carbon Capture Technology Flashcard

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What percent of global CO2 emissions is cement production responsible for?

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7 - 8 %

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Which of the following is not a method of storage of captured CO2 from DAC?

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Injecting it into the ocean

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What has Heidelberg Materials named the CCS-based cement they plan to start producing in 2025?

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EvoZero

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Where is the Mammoth DAC plant located?

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Hellisheidi, Iceland

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Approximately how long does it take for 85% of the injected CO₂ to mineralize underground?

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2 years

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What is Carbon Capture Technology?

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A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants and stores it underground or uses it in products.

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What is Direct Air Capture (DAC)?

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A technology that extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere.

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What are the main methods of CO2 storage?

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Geological storage, mineralization, and utilization in products.

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What is the role of mineralization in carbon capture?

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Mineralization involves converting captured CO2 into stable minerals, effectively storing it.

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What is the significance of the term 'CCS'?

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CCS stands for Carbon Capture and Storage, a process to reduce CO2 emissions.