Carbon Capture & Storage Instrumentation Solutions
KOBOLD Carbon Capture & Storage Instrumentation Solutions
Measure What Matters in the Energy Transition
Critical instrumentation for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) systems - from flue gas to permanent sequestration
Your Engineering Partner in Carbon Capture Innovation
The carbon capture industry is pushing the boundaries of chemical engineering, and your measurement challenges are evolving alongside breakthrough technologies. From novel DAC sorbents to advanced amine formulations, you need an instrumentation partner who understands that one-size-fits-all solutions don't work in this emerging field.
Direct Engineering Access: When you work with KOBOLD, you get direct access to our in-house engineering team—actual engineers who can dive deep into your specific process conditions and integration requirements. This direct communication means faster responses, custom-tailored solutions, and instruments selected for your actual operating conditions rather than generic specifications.
Accelerate Development: Our role is to eliminate instrumentation bottlenecks that slow down your development process. Better measurement means better process control—improved capture rates, reduced parasitic energy losses, and shorter paths to commercial operation.
Reduce Technical Risk: Our instruments are built for continuous operation in demanding chemical environments. Combined with our direct engineering support, you get measurement solutions specifically selected for your operating conditions rather than off-the-shelf approximations.
Simplify Integration: Our comprehensive product line—one of the industry's broadest selections of flow, level, pressure, and temperature instrumentation—means fewer suppliers to coordinate and standardized interfaces across measurement types.
We're actively building our expertise in carbon capture through partnerships with companies like yours, working collaboratively to establish the instrumentation standards that will define tomorrow's commercial-scale deployments. Our instruments support carbon capture across power generation, industrial point sources, direct air capture, and enhanced oil recovery applications.
Potential Instrumentation Solutions
The following products represent commonly applicable instruments for carbon capture applications. Specific suitability depends on your unique process conditions, operating parameters, and system requirements. Our engineering team will work with you to determine the optimal instrumentation selection for your application.
TMU | TMU-W
Liquid CO2 Transport - Coriolis Flow Meters
Key Benefits:
- Multiple measurement – Measures mass flow, volumetric flow, density, and temperature
- High accuracy ±0.1% - Precise custody transfer and injection monitoring
- Corrosion resistance – Stainless Steel or Hastelloy handle CO2 + impurities
- High Pressures – TMU-W handles up to 14,500 PSI
- Bidirectional measurement - Essential for injection/withdrawal operations
Potential Applications:
- Post-compression liquid CO2 pipelines
- Injection well monitoring
- CO2 transport and distribution networks
- Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations
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TMU
High Performance Coriolis Flow Meter
TMU-W
High Pressure Coriolis Flow Meter
TMU
Scrubbing Systems – Coriolis and Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Key Benefits:
- Direct mass flow measurement - eliminates the need for density compensation in varying amine solution concentrations
- High accuracy ±0.1% - Crucial for carbon accounting and regulatory compliance
- Unaffected by fluid viscosity – no impact as amine solutions degrade or are regenerated
- No straight pipe run requirements - ideal for space-constrained installations
Potential Applications:
- Measuring lean and rich amine circulation rates between absorber and stripper columns
- Monitoring makeup amine feed rates
- Tracking CO2 effluent flow rates
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TMU
High Performance Coriolis Flow Meter
DUC (Clamp-On)
Ultrasonic
Key Benefits:
- Nonconductive Media – Flow measurement of fluids lacking conductivity
- Non-Intrusive – No contact with corrosive media
- Temperature compensated - Accurate measurement despite thermal changes
Potential Applications:
- Large diameter amine circulation systems
- Monitoring heat exchanger coolant flows
- Tracking wastewater discharge streams
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DUC
Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meter
KEC Series
Gas Phase CO2 and Flue Gas Combustion
Key Benefits:
- Direct mass flow measurement - No pressure/temperature correction needed
- Low pressure drop - Maintains system efficiency
- Fast response time - Real-time control
Potential Applications:
- Air intake monitoring for CO2 capture systems
- CO2 gas flow rate process control
- Flue Gas flow measurement for combustion system efficiency
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KEC
Industrial Thermal Mass Flow Meter
PAD, PAS, SEN, KPG, KPK
High-Pressure Transmitters
Key Benefits:
- Pressure ranges up to 15,000 PSI- Handles supercritical CO2 injection
- ±0.075% accuracy (PAS) - Precise pressure control for phase management
- Diaphragm seals available - Protection against CO2 corrosion
- HART® communication - Integration with plant control systems
Potential Applications:
- CO2 compression stage monitoring
- Injection well pressure management
- Storage reservoir pressure monitoring
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PAD
Differential Pressure Transmitter
PAS
Industrial Pressure Transmitter
SEN-96
Compact Pressure Transmitter
KPG
High Precision Pressure Transmitter
KPK
Compact High Precision Pressure Transmitter
NGM
Guided Wave Radar - Storage & Tank Level Monitoring
Key Benefits:
- Unaffected by pressure/vapor - Reliable in high-pressure storage
- ±3mm accuracy - Precise inventory management
- Cryogenic compatibility - Handles liquid CO2 storage temperatures
- Process temperatures up to 480°F - Versatile application range
Potential Applications:
- Liquid CO2 storage vessel monitoring
- Intermediate buffer tank management
- Transport vessel level control
- Inventory tracking for carbon credits
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NGM
Guided Wave Radar Level Transmitter
TST | TMA Series
Process Temperature Transmitters
Key Benefits:
- Wide temperature range - 358°F to +1,112°F
- Fast response - Critical for phase change monitoring
- Multiple output options - 4-20mA, HART®, digital displays
Potential Applications:
- Potential Applications:
- CO2 compression intercooler monitoring
- Storage temperature management
- Pipeline thermal monitoring
- Process heat recovery optimization
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TST
Integrated Temperature Transmitter
TMA
Temperature Transmitter
Material Compatibility for CO2 Service
Corrosion-Resistant Options:
- 316/316L/316Ti Stainless Steel - Standard CO2 compatibility
- Hastelloy® C-22 - Superior corrosion resistance
- PTFE and PEEK - Chemical barrier protection
Pressure Ratings:
- Standard service up to 1,450 PSI
- High-pressure service up to 5,800 PSI
- Ultra-high pressure up to 20,000+ PSI for injection wells
Get Started
Ready to discuss your carbon capture instrumentation needs?
- Free Engineering Consultation - Our experts will review your application requirements
- Custom Specification - Tailored instrument selection for your CCUS system
- Contact: 412-788-2830
- Email: customerservice@koboldusa.com
Important Notes
Application Suitability: Specific instrument selection depends on your unique process conditions and system requirements. KOBOLD recommends engineering consultation to determine optimal instrumentation for your application.
Material Compatibility: Material selection must be verified for your specific process chemistry and operating conditions.
Certifications: Availability of ATEX, IECEx, and other certifications varies by product model. Consult factory for specific certification requirements.
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