Reducing CO_2 with new technologies

摘要

While it is forecasted that fossil fuel power generation will remain an important energy supplier in the next 20-30 years, other emerging technologies aim to avoid the production of CO_2. This article looks at new, CO_2 emission-free energy technologies, such as solar energy and bio-fuels, as well as carbon capture and storage (CCS). Numerous companies in the energy markets are aware of the environmental impact and the finite nature of most fossil fuels. Every combustion process emits carbon dioxide (CO_2) into the atmosphere. The subsequent buildup of CO_2 in the atmosphere is a cause of global warming. Many of these companies currently work on new technologies to reduce the emission of CO_2. The use of carbon-neutral energy sources like solar power or bio-fuels is one approach. As long as fossil fuels have to be burned, another approach is to capture the CO_2 at the point of origin and to store it in locations where it has no impact on the earth's atmosphere. Such future-oriented concepts have significant potential to support the fight against global warming. These new technologies call for dedicated pumping solutions, which are tailor-made to meet their very specific and challenging requirements, such as managing high temperatures or handling solid-laden liquids.