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An Innovative Industrial Complex for Sustainable Hydrocarbon Production with Near-Zero Emissions

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  • Viral Ajay Modi

    (Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA)

  • Qiang Xu

    (Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA)

  • Sujing Wang

    (Department of Computer Science, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA)

Abstract

The Allam power cycle is a groundbreaking elevated-pressure power generation unit that utilizes oxygen and fossil fuels to generate low-cost electricity while capturing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) inherently. In this project, we utilize the CO 2 generated from the Allam cycle as feedstock for a newly envisioned industrial complex dedicated to producing renewable hydrocarbons. The industrial complex (FAAR) comprises four subsystems: (i) a Fischer–Tropsch synthesis plant (FTSP), (ii) an alkaline water electrolysis plant (AWEP), (iii) an Allam power cycle plant (APCP), and (iv) a reverse water-gas shift plant (RWGSP). Through effective material, heat, and power integration, the FAAR complex, utilizing 57.1% renewable energy for its electricity needs, can poly-generate sustainable hydrocarbons (C 1 –C 30 ), pure hydrogen, and oxygen with near-zero emissions from natural gas and water. Economic analysis indicates strong financial performance of the development, with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 18%, a discounted payback period of 8.7 years, and a profitability index of 2.39. The complex has been validated through rigorous modeling and simulation using Aspen Plus version 14, including sensitivity analysis.

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  • Viral Ajay Modi & Qiang Xu & Sujing Wang, 2025. "An Innovative Industrial Complex for Sustainable Hydrocarbon Production with Near-Zero Emissions," Clean Technol., MDPI, vol. 7(4), pages 1-20, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jcltec:v:7:y:2025:i:4:p:93-:d:1778453
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