Table 7.
Energy analysis results for a reference plant.
| Variable | Value | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrolysis and DAC | Total energy requirements of reference plant | 435 | MW |
| Of which electricity is | 315 | MW | |
| Overall energy efficiency | 16.5% | ||
| Gasification | Coal requirement of gasifier | 212,014 | tonne/year |
| Total energy requirements of reference plant | 324 | MW | |
| Of which electricity is | 39 | MW | |
| Overall energy efficiency | 22.1% | ||
| Coal equivalent of thermal energy required for reference plant | Spray dryer | 62,039 | tonne/year |
| DAC | 53,140 | tonne/year |