CCS - MV Bluefin 2017 V01 Methane

Project Overview: A range of solutions will be required to reach globally agreed emissions reductions targets for carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is part of the suite of technologies that will contribute to lowering atmospheric emissions of CO2 from Australia's energy system. There are a wide variety of technologies at various stages of technical and commercial readiness, with more development underway for cost effective CO2 capture and storage. Our research will provide new knowledge to inform cost-efficient measurement, monitoring and verification (MMV) of the environment of CCS projects in coastal waters.--o--A Contros model Hydro-C CH4 methane analyser was installed in the carbon team’s container and measured seawater from the ship’s auxiliary seawater pump for the duration of the voyage. The instrument had 2-2.5 litres per minute of seawater flowing over the sensor head with the entire housing submerged in seawater.Survey settings:The instrument was submerged in a bath of continuously flowing seawater with a flow of 2.5 litres per minute into the sensor head. Readings were recorded once per minuteCalibration Information:The instrument was calibrated by the manufacturer in 2017.