New DesCan pump developed from operational experience to support safe and reliable transfer of liquefied CO2 in emerging CO2 hubs, terminals and transport systems.
As carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects move from pilot phase to large-scale infrastructure, the safe and reliable handling of liquefied CO₂ is becoming a critical part of the value chain. To support this development, DESMI is introducing DesCan, a canned deepwell pump developed specifically for the transfer of liquefied CO₂ in terminals, hubs and transport infrastructure.
Liquefied CO₂ must typically be transferred between capture plants, storage tanks, pipelines and ships. These operations place demanding requirements on pump technology due to the physical properties of the fluid and the conditions under which it is handled.
The DesCan pump is designed to address these challenges through a can-mounted vertical configuration where the pump is installed in a sump below the liquid level. This ensures flooded suction conditions and stable hydraulic operation, even in systems where the available NPSH margin is very limited.
“Carbon capture is only part of the equation. Once CO₂ has been captured, it must be transported and stored safely and efficiently,” says Rasmus Folsø, Senior Vice President, New Green Solutions, DESMI.
“With DesCan we have applied our experience with deepwell pumps and liquid handling to develop a solution specifically suited for liquefied CO₂ infrastructure.”
