Producing, Storing and Using Liquid CO2

[dorado72]

Homework Statement

I'm in a class where we want to figure how liquid CO2 can be produced, how to store it, uses for it. Does anyone know any references online that might provide some information for this?

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The Attempt at a Solution

The conditions to produce liquid CO2 would have to occur under high pressures. A type of storage technique is sequestration where CO2 is stored under water. Other than that I'm a bit foggy about the subject.

 

[Borek]

You will need phase diagram for carbon dioxide, that's not difficult to Google.

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[Blueshift5]

There are several methods for producing liquid CO2, including the compression of gaseous CO2 at high pressures or the cooling of gaseous CO2 at low temperatures. This can be achieved through various industrial processes, such as the Haber-Bosch process or the Linde process.

Storing liquid CO2 can be done in tanks or pipelines, but it is important to ensure that the containers can withstand the high pressures and low temperatures of the liquid. Another method of storage is through carbon capture and sequestration, where CO2 is injected into underground geological formations for long-term storage.

As for uses, liquid CO2 has many industrial and commercial applications. It is commonly used in the food and beverage industry for carbonation, as well as in the production of dry ice. It is also used in oil and gas extraction, where it can be injected into oil reservoirs to enhance oil recovery. Additionally, liquid CO2 has potential as a renewable energy source, as it can be used in power plants to generate electricity.

I suggest checking out reputable sources such as scientific journals, government websites, and industry publications for more information on producing, storing, and using liquid CO2. Some potential references include the International Energy Agency, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and the American Chemical Society.