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151-0928-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-MAVT , D-ARCH , D-PHYS , D-GESS , D-MATL , D-ITET
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CO2 Capture and Storage and the Industry of Carbon-Based Resources

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Nicolas Gruber, Prof. Dr. Tobias Schmidt, Dr. Mischa Repmann, Dr. Daniel Sutter, Prof. Dr. André Bardow, Dr. Viola Becattini
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:24

Abstract

This course introduces the fundamentals of carbon capture, utilization, and storage and related interdependencies between technosphere, ecosphere, and sociosphere. Topics covered: origin, production, processing, and economics of carbon-based resources; climate change in science & policies; CC(U)S systems; CO2 transport & storage; life-cycle assessment; net-zero emissions; CO2 removal options.

Objective

The lecture aims to introduce carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) systems, the technical solutions developed so far, and current research questions. This is done in the context of the origin, production, processing, and economics of carbon-based resources and of climate change issues. After this course, students are familiar with relevant technical and non-technical issues related to using carbon resources, climate change, and CCUS as a mitigation measure. The class will be structured in 2 hours of lecture and one hour of exercises/discussion.

Content

The transition to a net-zero society is associated with major challenges in all sectors, including energy, transportation, and industry. In the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C, rapid emission reduction and negative emission technologies are crucial to limiting global warming to below 1.5 °C. Therefore, this course illuminates carbon capture, utilization, and storage as a potential set of technologies for emission mitigation and for generating negative emissions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides and supplementary documents will be available online.

Literature

IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C, 2018. http://www.ipcc.ch/report/sr15/ IPCC AR6 Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report, 2023. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/ IPCC AR6 Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change, 2022. https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-3/ Global Status of CCS 2020. Published by the Global CCS Institute, 2020. Link

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
non-programmable calculator.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise CO2 Capture and Storage and the Industry of Carbon-Based Resources
  • Mon 10:15-13:00 (NO C 60)
3 h weekly

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