CN110545907A - Reaction chambers for exothermic and endothermic reactions - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus (100) for simultaneously carrying out exothermic and endothermic reactions, comprising a substantially cylindrical outer chamber (1), the outer chamber (1) having a top opening (11), a bottom discharge (13), at least one gas outlet (15) and a throat (16) adjacent to the bottom discharge (13); a cylindrical inner chamber (2) having perforations at its sides and bottom, the inner chamber (2) being coaxially arranged within the outer chamber (1); a plurality of interconnecting tubes (3) between the inner chamber (2) and the outer chamber (1), and the plurality of interconnecting tubes (3) having at least one gas inlet (31) and at least one gas outlet (32), each tube (3) having a top charging inlet (33) and a bottom discharge outlet (34), wherein, in use, the inner chamber (2) is charged with carbonaceous material for an exothermic reaction and the tubes (3) are pre-charged with carbon coated pellets for an endothermic reaction, the tubes (3) absorbing heat released by the exothermic reaction in the inner chamber (2).

Description

Reaction chambers for exothermic and endothermic reactions

technical field

The present invention relates to a device capable of performing both exothermic and endothermic reactions. More particularly, the present invention relates to reaction chambers for gasifying carbonaceous materials and converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. Most particularly, it can reduce and potentially eliminate the carbon (CO ₂ ) footprint of any industrial facility that burns carbon fossil fuels or carbonaceous materials in the air.

Background technique

A carbon footprint is generally defined as the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from an identified population, system, or activity, taking into account all relevant carbon sources, sinks, and storage within the spatial and temporal boundaries of the population, system, or activity of interest. An important greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ), which is unavoidably emitted in our daily life and in the industrial activities of burning fossil fuels in the air, boilers and/or internal combustion engines to generate electricity. Huge greenhouse gas emissions have a great impact on the environment. The world is increasingly concerned about how to reduce its carbon footprint.

Although various measures such as carbon capture and storage have been implemented to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, these measures remain economically unsustainable and effective without an economic system that imposes a carbon tax on the population to support them. Another possible alternative is to recover carbon dioxide and reuse it in some industrial processes that involve the use of carbon dioxide, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. One of the industrial processes is the conversion of carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, also known as syngas, which can be used as a fuel. However, this method is not widely adopted because the reaction is highly endothermic and requires a large amount of energy, which needs to be carried out in an economical and sustainable manner.

Syngas and hydrogen are typically produced through gasification, the process of converting organic or fossil-based carbonaceous materials into a gaseous mixture known as syngas. With controlled amounts of oxygen and/or steam, syngas can be non-combustible at high temperatures Instead, it is used as a fuel to react with the material. The gasifier is used to perform gasification of carbonaceous materials. In contrast, gasification is a highly exothermic process compared to carbon dioxide conversion. The heat from gasification can be recovered and used for carbon dioxide conversion, reducing the carbon footprint in a more economical way.

In view of the possible solutions, there is a need to develop a reaction chamber capable of performing both exothermic and endothermic reactions. An example of a device where exothermic and endothermic processes occur is disclosed in Chinese Patent No. 203162532. The disclosed hydrogen storage device includes a vessel disposed within a housing and a catalyst-containing coil wound around the vessel. For safety, a gas purge is required to reduce the build-up pressure in the vessel. Parahydrogen gas is released from the vessel to the atmosphere through the coil. Parahydrogen absorbs the heat released from the vessel and is converted to hydrogen by the action of a catalyst in the coil. However, such devices cannot perform active heat transfer and heat recovery, as well as high temperature processes such as gasification reactions.

The present invention provides a means to solve these problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One of the objectives of the present invention is to develop an apparatus capable of performing both exothermic and endothermic reactions.

Another object of the present invention is to develop a method of gasifying carbonaceous materials while simultaneously converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide for use as a fuel to reduce the carbon footprint.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional device that can produce syngas, charcoal, coke or any two of them simultaneously.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing syngas, charcoal, coke or any two thereof and carbon monoxide.

At least one of the foregoing objectives is met, in whole or in part, by embodiments of the present invention, wherein embodiments of the present invention describe an apparatus for performing simultaneous exothermic and endothermic reactions comprising a generally cylindrical outer cavity having an open top , a bottom discharge port, at least one gas outlet and a throat near the bottom discharge port; a cylindrical inner cavity with perforations on its side and bottom, and the inner cavity is coaxially arranged in the outer cavity; a plurality of interconnected tubes having at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet, each tube having a top charge inlet and a bottom discharge outlet, wherein, in use, the lumen is filled with useful Carbonaceous material for exothermic reaction, while the tube is preloaded with carbon-coated pellets for endothermic reaction, and the tube absorbs the heat released by the exothermic reaction in the inner cavity.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device further comprises means for thermal insulation and heat retention of the outer cavity, such as but not limited to a thermal insulation coating on the outer wall of the outer cavity or a water jacket covering the outer cavity.

Preferably, at least one pair of electrodes is provided and surrounds the lumen for capturing volatile metal ions produced by the exothermic reaction and converting them to metal elements.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device further includes a top cover located above the top opening of the outer cavity and a slidably open or foldable door located at the discharge opening at the bottom of the outer cavity. The opening and closing of lids and doors can be controlled manually or automatically, for example by means of valves.

In yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, at least one stackable container is disposed within the interior cavity, and the container has a perforated base having a plurality of generally V-shaped cup-like structures for accommodating the pre-carbon coating coated pellets. At least one similar stackable container may be positioned at and near the throat of the outer cavity.

Preferably, the device further comprises at least one ignition collar surrounding the outer cavity, and a connecting tube extending from the collar to the outer cavity to provide a source of ignition. Likewise, preferably the device further comprises at least one steam injection ring surrounding the outer lumen and having connecting pipes extending from the ring to the outer lumen to provide steam.

Also in another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pellets are made of a low heat capacity material or a high heat capacity material. Preferably, the carbon-coated pellet to tube diameter ratio is 0.55-0.75.

Preferably, the exothermic reaction is the combustion of the carbonaceous material and the endothermic reaction is the conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide.

Another embodiment of the present invention is a system for producing syngas comprising an apparatus for producing syngas from exothermic and endothermic reactions as claimed in any preceding claim; further comprising utilizing the combustion of syngas Power generation equipment to generate electricity; and devices to separate carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas produced by the power generation facility.

Preferably, an apparatus is provided for collecting synthesis gas from a facility and distributing the synthesis gas to a power generation facility. More preferably, an apparatus for collecting exhaust gas produced by a power generation facility is provided. Most preferably, an apparatus is provided for collecting and concentrating carbon dioxide from the separation apparatus and distributing the carbon dioxide to a plurality of conduits of the apparatus.

Preferred embodiments of the invention include the novel features and combinations of parts fully described and illustrated below in the accompanying drawings and particularly pointed out in the appended claims; it being understood that various changes in detail may be effected by those skilled in the art but No departure from the scope or sacrifice of any advantages of the present invention should be made.

Description of drawings

In order to facilitate an understanding of the invention, preferred embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, and the construction and operation of the invention, as well as its many advantages, will be readily understood and appreciated in conjunction with the following description.

Figure 1 shows a front sectional view of the device.

FIG. 2 shows a top cross-sectional view along line A-A of FIG. 1 .

Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a system for producing synthesis gas.

Detailed ways

The present invention relates to a device capable of performing both exothermic and endothermic reactions. More specifically, the present invention relates to a reaction chamber for gasifying carbonaceous materials and converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described according to preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying specification and drawings. It should be understood, however, that the description is limited to the preferred embodiments of the invention and the accompanying drawings are only for ease of discussion of the invention, and it is contemplated that those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the scope of the appended claims. kind of modification.

The present invention discloses an apparatus 100 for simultaneously performing exothermic and endothermic reactions, comprising a generally cylindrical outer chamber 1 having a top opening 11 , a bottom discharge port 13 , at least one gas outlet 15 and a near bottom discharge port 13 Throat 16; cylindrical inner cavity 2, inner cavity 2 has perforations on the side and bottom, inner cavity 2 is coaxially arranged in outer cavity 1; a plurality of interconnected pipes 3 between inner cavity 2 and outer cavity 1 , the interconnected ducts 3 have at least one air inlet 31 and at least one air outlet 32, each duct 3 having a top charging inlet 33 and a bottom discharging outlet 34, wherein, in use, the inner cavity 2 is fitted with a The exothermic reaction carbonaceous material, while the tube 3 is preloaded with carbon-coated pellets for the endothermic reaction, the tube 3 absorbs the heat released by the exothermic reaction in the lumen 2.

For ease of illustration, an exothermic reaction refers to the combustion or gasification of a carbonaceous material, while an endothermic reaction refers to the conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide in the presence of carbon. The apparatus 100 of the present invention is particularly suitable for the exothermic and endothermic reactions described above. However, the use of the present device 100 is not so limited and other types of exothermic and endothermic reactions may also be included. The choice of carbonaceous material is not limited, and any carbonaceous material may be used, including but not limited to biomass, coal, waste oil, waste tires, or hardwood logs. The choice of carbonaceous material may depend on the desired reaction output or the completeness of the combustion of the carbonaceous material. Although the size and shape of the carbonaceous material is not particularly critical, smaller sized materials are particularly preferred for more efficient combustion due to their larger specific surface area.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device 100 includes a generally cylindrical outer chamber 1 having a top opening 11 , a bottom outlet 13 , at least one gas outlet 15 , and a throat 16 adjacent the bottom outlet 15 . Preferably, the portion of the outer cavity 1 near the top opening 11 has a narrower cylindrical portion 11A extending from the main body of the outer cavity 1 via an inwardly and upwardly tapered portion 11B. The narrower cylindrical portion 11A extends upwards to the top opening 11 of the outer chamber 1 for loading carbonaceous material and maintenance purposes. More preferably, the top opening 11 may be covered by the top cover 12 . Similarly, the portion of the outer chamber 11 near the bottom outlet 13 preferably has a narrower cylindrical portion 13A extending from the body of the outer chamber 1 via an inwardly and downwardly tapered portion 13B. The tapered portion 13B can facilitate the discharge of the ash falling to the bottom discharge port 13 . The narrower cylindrical portion 13A extends down to the bottom discharge port 13 of the outer chamber 1 for discharging the ash after the exothermic reaction. However, the portion of the outer cavity 1 below the throat 16 may only be of straight configuration. Preferably, the bottom outlet 13 may be covered by a door 14, which may be slidably opened or folded open as necessary. Likewise, the throat 16 for promoting heat transfer within the outer cavity 1 includes a narrower cylindrical portion 16A somewhere above the bottom outlet 13, and an inwardly tapered portion 16B connected to the body of the outer cavity 1 . The gas outlet 15 can be located anywhere near the top of the outer chamber 1 for directing the gaseous product of the exothermic reaction to a reservoir or for further use. Preferably, the gas outlet 15 is provided on the top cover 12 of the outer chamber 1 . Alternatively, the gas outlet 15 may be provided at the top narrow cylindrical portion 11A of the outer cavity 1 .

In order to prevent heat loss to the surroundings in order to provide more heat from the exothermic reaction to the endothermic reaction, it is preferable to provide an external cavity 1 insulation. For example, a water jacket may be provided around the outer cavity 1 not shown. Preferably, the outer wall of the outer cavity 1 is coated with a thermally insulating material such as a refractory material.

As described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cylindrical inner cavity 2 is arranged coaxially within the outer cavity 1 . The walls and bottom of the lumen 2 have perforations. Preferably, the inner cavity 2 is formed of a mesh material and forms a basket-like structure. The perforations should be sized so that reaction products, such as dust, can pass through the perforations with minimal resistance and fall towards the bottom outlet 13 . The hollow space in the inner cavity 2 is where the carbonaceous material is filled. Preferably, the inner chamber 2 has a cap to form a closed system when the reaction takes place. The dimensions of the lumen 2 may vary according to the required capacity. Preferably, the inner cavity 2 is detachably arranged in the outer cavity 1 to facilitate maintenance and loading of carbonaceous materials.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of interconnected pipes 3 are provided between the inner cavity 2 and the outer cavity 1 , and these interconnected pipes 3 have at least one air inlet 31 and at least one exhaust port 32 . Each conduit 3 has a top charge inlet 33 for loading carbon-coated pellets and a bottom discharge outlet 34 for discharging the pellets, respectively. Both the top charge inlet 33 and the bottom discharge outlet 34 are provided with covers which can be opened and closed manually or automatically, eg by means of valves. The set of conduits 3 may be arranged in a manner to facilitate loading and unloading of the carbon-coated pellets, however, it is preferred that each conduit 3 be arranged vertically and parallel to each other. The duct 3 can be of any vertical length, however, the vertical length need not exceed the height of the lumen 2 as heat transfer from the lumen 2 to the duct 3 may become inefficient at this point. Preferably, both the air inlet 31 and the air outlet 32 may be located near or at the top of the duct 3 . Alternatively, the inlet 31 could be located near or at the top of the duct 3 and the exhaust 32 could be located near or at the bottom of the duct 3, or vice versa, but the latter is more preferred since the hot gas is removed from the It takes less driving force to move the bottom to the top. There is no limit to the number of pipes 3 as long as it suffices and may depend on the desired output of the reaction.

Preferably, the carbon-coated pellets to be loaded into the pipe 3 are made of high or low heat capacity materials. For example, the pellets can be made of steel or ceramic balls. The pellets are pre-coated with a layer of carbon, which acts as a precursor for the endothermic carbon dioxide conversion in conduit 3. The pellets are sized so that they can fit into the conduit 3 and also have maximum surface area for the endothermic reaction. Preferably, the ratio of the diameter of the pellets to the pipe 3 is 0.55-0.75. The pellets are substantially spherical to maximize the surface area for reaction to occur.

To produce carbon-coated pellets, balls coated with a carbon-containing oil such as waste cooking oil or lubricating oil or oil tar can be used. The oiled balls can be placed in the container 4 which will be positioned within the device 100 . The exothermic reaction takes place at least in the device 100, allowing the oil on the balls to react, leaving a carbon residue coating the balls. Accordingly, the device 100 may further comprise at least one stackable container 4 arranged within the inner cavity 2 . The container 4 has a perforated base for the passage of ashes, and a plurality of generally V-shaped cups for accommodating the balls. However, the method of preparing the carbon-coated pellets should not be limited thereto.

Preferably, at least one pair of electrodes 8 is arranged around the lumen 2 to collect cations and anions from the exothermic reaction in the lumen 2 . Electrode 8 is electrically connected and should be close to lumen 2 to capture cations and anions generated during the exothermic reaction in lumen 2 . The trapped cations and anions will be converted into elements by the action of the electrode 8 .

An ignition source is provided to initiate an exothermic reaction within the lumen 2 . Preferably, the device 100 comprises at least one ignition collar 5 surrounding the outer cavity 1 with a connecting tube extending from the ignition collar 5 to the outer cavity 1 . The ignition collar 5 may supply the apparatus 100 with an ignition source using syngas as an ignition fuel. More preferably, the device 100 includes two ignition collars 5 , one near and above the throat 16 and the other near the middle of the lumen 2 . At least one steam injection loop 6 of similar structure to the ignition loop 5 is provided to introduce steam into the device 100 in order to promote the water gas shift reaction during the exothermic reaction. Preferably, the steam injection loop 6 is adjacent to the ignition loop 5 .

Optionally, a conveyor 7 may be provided below the bottom discharge outlet 13 so that when the door 14 is open, the ash discharged therefrom can be removed and conveyed. The inner chamber 2, outer chamber 1, conduit 3, vessel 4 and rings 5, 6 may be made of any material sufficient to withstand high temperatures, preferably steel.

Synthesis gas may be produced by apparatus 100 as described in any of the foregoing descriptions. The carbon-coated pellets are charged into the interconnecting pipes 3 and the carbonaceous material is charged into the lumen 2. The ignition collar 5 supplies the device 100 with an ignition source, after which combustion or gasification begins in the cavity 2 shortly thereafter. When the desired calorific value in the outer cavity is reached, a continuous flow of carbon dioxide is introduced into the interconnecting pipes 3 . The heat generated by the exothermic gasification reaction will be absorbed by the interconnecting pipes 3, where the endothermic carbon dioxide conversion reaction takes place. In the presence of carbon coating the pellets, carbon dioxide is converted to carbon monoxide.

A gas mixture comprising mainly carbon monoxide, ie, synthesis gas, is produced by the exothermic reaction. The resulting synthesis gas is directed to the gas outlet 15 of the outer chamber 1 and collected for further storage 110 and use. The ash will fall to the bottom discharge port 13. After all carbonaceous material consumption and subsequent steam injection is complete, the door 14 is opened to allow the ash to fall onto the conveyor 7 for removal. Likewise, the carbon monoxide produced from the endothermic reaction is directed to the gas outlet 15 of the interconnected pipes 3 and collected for storage or further use. Both syngas and carbon monoxide can be used to generate electricity.

In addition to syngas, apparatus 100 may be used to produce coke with limited amounts of syngas, rather than pure syngas. A procedure similar to that described above for the production of syngas can be used to produce coke. However, metallurgical coal is preferably used as the carbonaceous material. The completeness of the combustion of the metallurgical coal is carefully controlled so that the carbonaceous material is partially combusted rather than fully combusted. Volatile substances are removed from the coal, leaving coke as a residue with high carbon purity. However, it is unavoidable that some of the carbon in the coal may burn or gasify and form syngas, and this conversion should be kept to a minimum. The heat generated by the exothermic reaction can also be used for the endothermic carbon dioxide conversion in the interconnecting pipes 3 . Both synthesis gas and carbon monoxide can be collected.

The apparatus 100 may also be used to produce charcoal and syngas. Steps similar to those described above for the production of coke can be used to produce charcoal. However, green forest logs and any other carbonaceous materials such as biomass or waste cooking oil are preferably used as carbonaceous materials, and biomass is preferred. Preferably, the green forest logs are located in the center of the inner cavity 2 and are surrounded by biomass. The volume and weight ratios of biomass to green forest logs are carefully chosen so that the usually smaller biomass is completely burned or gasified, while the green forest logs are only partially burned. Thus, green forest logs can be converted into charcoal, while biomass is burned to produce syngas. The heat generated by the exothermic reaction can also be used for the endothermic carbon dioxide conversion in the interconnecting pipes 3 . Both synthesis gas and carbon monoxide can be collected.

The apparatus 100 may be used in conjunction with carbon fossil fuels burned in a power plant and/or an industrial furnace or kiln 125, and/or a power generation facility 120 for generating electricity from syngas alone. Multiple units 100 may operate in parallel simultaneously to generate syngas, coke and/or charcoal, and to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. The process of consuming carbon fossil fuels and/or synthesis gas to generate electricity or heat generates a large amount of carbon dioxide, which is fed into pipeline 3 of the device 100 to be converted into carbon monoxide, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of power generation.

Systems for the production of syngas and power generation can be provided. The system includes an apparatus 100 as described in any of the preceding descriptions, wherein exothermic and endothermic reactions are performed in the apparatus 100 to produce a synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide. The resulting syngas is used to be sent to power generation facility 120 to generate energy or electricity. The power generation facility 120 may be of any type. For example, the power generation facility 120 includes a boiler whereby the syngas is combusted to generate heat to generate steam in the boiler, and the steam is directed to a turbine for generating electricity. Alternatively, facility 120 may be a reciprocating internal combustion engine with an alternator. However, no matter what power generation or industrial furnace facility 120 is used, exhaust gas will be generated. The system includes a device 140 for separating and/or accumulating carbon dioxide from the exhaust gas so that carbon dioxide can be introduced into the device 100 for an endothermic reaction in the plurality of conduits 3 . Any apparatus capable of separating carbon dioxide from a gaseous mixture may be used, and may include more than one apparatus. In particular, nitrogen- and sulfur-containing compounds are removed, wherein nitrogen-containing compounds can be used for fertilizer production.

Preferably, an apparatus 110 for collecting synthesis gas from the apparatus 100 is provided. The device 110 also acts as a distributor that carefully controls the amount of synthesis gas supplied to the power generation or industrial furnace user facility 120 when necessary. Also, means ( 130 ) are preferably provided for collecting the exhaust gas generated from the power generation or industrial furnace user facility 120 , and it can also distribute the amount of exhaust gas supplied to the means 140 for separating carbon dioxide. More preferably, a device 150 is provided for collecting carbon dioxide from the device 140 for separating carbon dioxide, and it can also distribute the amount of carbon dioxide supplied to the device 100 .

While the present invention has been described and illustrated in detail, it is to be understood that this has been done by way of illustration and example, and not limitation. The spirit and scope of the present invention are limited only by the appended claims.

Claims (18)

1. A device (100) for simultaneously carrying out exothermic and endothermic reactions, comprising A substantially cylindrical outer cavity (1) having a top opening (11), a bottom discharge port (13), at least one gas outlet (15) and a throat (16) adjacent to the bottom discharge port (13) ; a cylindrical inner cavity (2) with perforations on its sides and bottom, the inner cavity (2) being coaxially arranged in the outer cavity (1); and A plurality of interconnected ducts (3) between the inner cavity (2) and the outer cavity (1), and the plurality of interconnected ducts (3) have at least one air inlet (31) and at least one air outlet (32), each pipe (3) has a top charging inlet (33) and a bottom discharging outlet (34), Wherein, in use, the inner cavity (2) is filled with carbonaceous material for exothermic reaction, and the pipe (3) is preloaded with carbon-coated pellets for endothermic reaction, and the pipe (3) absorbs from the inner cavity The heat released by the exothermic reaction in (2). 2. The device (100) according to claim 1, further comprising thermal insulation means for the outer cavity (1). 3. The device (100) according to claim 2, the thermal insulating means being a thermal insulating coating on the outer wall of the outer cavity (1). 4. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one pair of electrodes (8) surrounding the lumen (2). 5. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a cap (12) over the top opening (11) of the outer cavity (1). 6. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a slidably openable or folding door (14) at the bottom outlet (13) of the outer chamber (1). 7. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one stackable container (4) disposed within the inner cavity (2), the container (4) having a porous base, The porous base has a plurality of generally V-shaped cup-like structures for holding the pre-carbon coated pellets. 8. The device (100) according to claim 7, further comprising at least one similar stackable container (4) provided at the throat (16) of the outer cavity (1) and Near the throat (16). 9. The device (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one ignition collar (5) surrounding the outer cavity (1) and provided with extending from the collar (5) A connecting pipe to the outer cavity (1) to provide an ignition source. 10. The apparatus (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one steam injection ring (6) surrounding the outer cavity (1) and provided with extending from the ring (6) to The outer cavity (1) is provided with a connecting pipe for steam. 11. The apparatus (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pellets are made of a low heat capacity material or a high heat capacity material. 12. The device (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the ratio of the diameter of the carbon-coated pellets to the pipe (3) is 0.55-0.75. 13. The device (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the exothermic reaction is the combustion of carbonaceous material. 14. The apparatus (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the endothermic reaction is the conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. 15. A system for producing synthesis gas, comprising an apparatus (100) for producing synthesis gas from exothermic and endothermic reactions as claimed in any preceding claim; a power generation facility (120) for generating electricity from synthesis gas; and A separation device (140) for separating carbon dioxide from exhaust gas produced by a power generation facility (120). 16. The system of claim 15, further comprising means (110) for collecting syngas from the plant (100) and distributing the syngas to the power generation facility (120). 17. The system of claim 15 or 16, further comprising means (130) for collecting exhaust gas produced by the power generation facility (120). 18. The system according to any of claims 15-17, further comprising means (150) for collecting carbon dioxide from the separation device (140) and distributing the carbon dioxide to a plurality of conduits (3) of the device (100).