Proceedings - Roadmap for CO2 Transport Fundamental Research Workshop

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Please find the summary report for this workshop here

DOE Program Introductory Remarks

Overview of DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM)
John Litynski, Director, DOE Carbon Transport and Storage Program 

Overview of the Carbon Transport RD&D Program at DOE
Sarah Leung, Carbon Transport Program Manager, DOE

Perspectives from Labor (United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada)
Jeremy Moddrell, UA  

Perspectives from Industry (API)
Mark Piazza, API

Perspectives from Academia and Steel Producers (Colorado School of Mines)
Lawrence Cho, Colorado School of Mines, Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center (ASPPRC)

Ongoing Initiatives: Building a Consortia to Complement Partnerships that Exist Today 

PRCI CO₂ Task Force
Rick Noecker, ExxonMobil

Ohio University CO₂ Impurities Joint Industry Partnership (JIP)
Yoon-Seok Choi, Ohio University

DNV Safe and Sour CO₂ Pipeline JIP
Ramgopal Thodla, DNV 

BMT Global – DOT PHMSA R&D Material Testing and Qualification for CO₂ Pipelines
Aaron Dinovitzer, BMT Global

Topic 1: CO₂ Impurities and Impact to Integrity

First principles thermodynamic modeling of phase change in dense phase CO₂ environment in the presence of impurities
Sumit Sharma, Ohio University

Lab-based corrosion determination of impurities on dense-phase and supercritical CO₂
May Martin, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Impact of impurities on non-metallic seals
Bonnie Antoun, Sandia National Laboratories

Topic 2: CO₂-Specific Leak Detection and Emergency Response Protocol

Dispersion modeling and Potential Impact Radius (PIR) for CO₂ / Odorant Additives R&D
Bob Smith, DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Sensors Development and Integrity considerations for CO₂-pipelines, multi-modal monitoring, and leak detection
Jagan Devkota, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

Low temperature brittleness and ductile propagation testing in CO₂ depressurizing scenarios
Benjamin Hanna, DNV

Overview of Emergency Response Workgroup (API-LEPA)
Mark Piazza, American Petroleum Institute (API)

Topic 3: Repurposing of Existing Infrastructure for CO₂ Service

Databasing information for existing pipeline infrastructure / Dual-use infrastructure – technical considerations for dual-use transport of LPG/LNG/H₂/CO₂/Ammonia
Mike Kass, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Lab-testing capabilities to determine integrity for repurposing
Yunior Hioe, Engineering Mechanics Corp. of Columbus

Leveraging ongoing Hydrogen pipeline R&D for CO₂ (H₂ @ Scale / HyBlend / HyMaRC) / Co-location considerations with Hydrogen Hubs
Amgad Elgowainy, Argonne National Laboratory

Topic 4: Developing and Connecting with Other Modes of CO₂ Transport/Intermodal Hubs

The Role of CO₂ Infrastructure in Achieving US Economy-Wide Net-Zero Emissions
Derek Wissmiller, GTI Energy

Considerations for offshore pipelines / pipelines that cross navigable waterways and water bodies
Yong-Yi Wang, Center for Reliable Energy Systems (CRES)

Multi-modal modeling for decarbonization scenarios and industrial decarbonization, CDR, CO₂ conversion
Corey Myers and Wenqin Li, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory