McMaster University has a goal to
create a net zero carbon campus by reducing 75% emission by 2030 and 90% by
2050. To help McMaster further reduce carbon emission from the central plant,
our team designed a membrane-based post carbon capture process that can apply
to the existing co-generation unit which consists a turbine and a boiler. In
2023 the co-gen unit produced 19,740 tonnes of carbon dioxide. In terms of
carbon emissions, our design has successfully reduced the carbon dioxide
emitted into the atmosphere down to 3,416 tonnes per year, which is an 82.7%
reduction.
Team Members: Zhijun An, Jian Yang Chan, Muzi Wang
Capstone Advisor: Jake Nease
Industry Partner: McMaster University