McMaster University aims to achieve a net-zero carbon campus by 2050, with a key challenge being the central plant’s reliance on natural gas for steam and chilled water production. This project involves reviewing the plant’s operations and proposing a fiscally responsible decarbonization strategy to reduce carbon emission. The project aims to integrate hydrogen blending with on-site H2 production via an Autothermal Reformer (ATR) and capture CO2 using Polybenzimidazole (PBI) membrane. The key outcomes include 10% annual CO2e reduction, safety-compliant design, and aligns McMaster’s net-zero goal.
Team Members: Subhiksha Chittibabu, Anas Takrouri, Shuangyu Gao, Daniele Palladino, Muhammad Shamikh