Dimitris Sparis
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Dimitris Sparis has a total of 3 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Antonis Peppas
School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 15780 Athens, Greece
1 shared publication - Chrysa Politi
School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 15780 Athens, Greece
1 shared publication - Doris Skenderas
School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 3 November 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Materials Proceedings
- Vol. 15 (1) , 29
Potential Benefits from Carbon Capture Utilisation and Methanol Production in Magnesite Processing Line
Magnesite (MgCO3) is a carbonate mineral, which is calcinated and further processed to generate magnesia (MgO) refractory materials and other products. MgCO3 products are mainly used in the iron and steel industries, in cement manufacture as a refractory material, and as raw materials in the chemical industry, in agriculture, etc. The MgO refractory industry is linked with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions released not only from the fuel combustion in the production process of MgCO3, but also from its decomposition. Even though the exact amount of CO2 eq. depends on the specific product, there is the urge to minimise the CO2 emitted from MgO3 processing. Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology has gained ground in recent years in this industry. The incorporation of CCU systems for the processing of fuel gases has been investigated as a means to contribute further to the decarbonisation of the extractive industries. The CO2 captured through this process can be converted into a value-added chemical or liquid fuel. This study aims to overview the impact of the application of CCU technologies in MgCO3 processing lines and the conversion of the captured CO2 to methanol (MeOH). In this regard, the strengths (S), the weaknesses (W), the opportunities (O), and the threats (T) of the proposed concept will be discussed in a SWOT analysis coupled with the environmental and techno-economic aspects.
- 3 November 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Materials Proceedings
- Vol. 15 (1) , 29
Open AccessPotential Benefits from Carbon Capture Utilisation and Methanol Production in Magnesite Processing Line
Magnesite (MgCO3) is a carbonate mineral, which is calcinated and further processed to generate magnesia (MgO) refractory materials and other products. MgCO3 products are mainly used in the iron and steel industries, in cement manufacture as a refractory material, and as raw materials in the chemical industry, in agriculture, etc. The MgO refractory industry is linked with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions released not only from the fuel combustion in the production process of MgCO3, but also from its decomposition. Even though the exact amount of CO2 eq. depends on the specific product, there is the urge to minimise the CO2 emitted from MgO3 processing. Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology has gained ground in recent years in this industry. The incorporation of CCU systems for the processing of fuel gases has been investigated as a means to contribute further to the decarbonisation of the extractive industries. The CO2 captured through this process can be converted into a value-added chemical or liquid fuel. This study aims to overview the impact of the application of CCU technologies in MgCO3 processing lines and the conversion of the captured CO2 to methanol (MeOH). In this regard, the strengths (S), the weaknesses (W), the opportunities (O), and the threats (T) of the proposed concept will be discussed in a SWOT analysis coupled with the environmental and techno-economic aspects.