(LONDON) — Lloyd’s Register has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to ERMA FIRST for its amine absorption-based carbon capture and storage (CCS) system.
ERMA FIRST’s CCS system uses absorption technology to mix CO2 (carbon dioxide) flue gases with a proprietary amine solvent, which is then heated to produce a chemical reaction which reverses the absorption and separates the CO2 from the solvent. The CO2 from this process is then liquefied and stored under cryogenic conditions on board with the solvent ready to use in the same process again, creating a regenerative loop for CCS.
With the ability to capture a significant amount of CO2 from exhaust emissions, shipowners and operators will be able to meet and exceed strengthened emission reduction targets from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) while increasing their vessels’ life cycle.
Lloyd’s AiP, as part of the risk-based certification process, has enabled the technology to achieve this important milestone and allows ERMA FIRST to proceed with onboard pilot testing of the application, while Lloyd’s continues to support its industry partners in de-risking their maritime assets.
The AiP builds upon the commercial success of ERMA FIRST’s ballast water treatment system, the ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS, which received type approval from Lloyd’s in November 2018.
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