Flow Battery Based on Caustic Waste
- Detailed Technology Description
- Researchers at Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute are developing a flow battery that treats caustic waste from oil and gas plants to generate electricity, while also regenerating the caustic solution so it can be reused in oil and gas production processes.
- *Abstract
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Researchers at Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute are developing a flow battery that treats caustic waste from oil and gas plants to generate electricity, while also regenerating the caustic solution so it can be reused in oil and gas production processes.
As a clean and cost-effective method of neutralizing caustic waste products, the flow battery generates additional energy that can offset energy usage. The technology has clear cost-related benefits and addresses major concerns related to the treatment and disposal of waste for the petroleum and gas industry. In particular, the solution helps to reduce the carbon footprint for industries using caustic materials, which may help to bring them into compliance with more stringent environmental regulations.
- Country/Region
- USA
