Recovery of clean, hot water from exhaust gas using transport membrane condenser
Transform exhaust gas into clean, hot water using the patented Transport Membrane Condenser (TMC) technology. This system captures and condenses water vapor without acid gas contamination, offering efficient energy recovery for industrial applications.
Overview
The Transport Membrane Condenser (TMC) technology offers an innovative solution for recovering water and energy from exhaust gases. By leveraging patented ceramic membrane tubes with a nano-coating, the TMC system effectively condenses water vapor from exhaust streams, providing clean, non-acidic hot water. This technology not only recovers latent heat but also prevents acid gas condensation, making it ideal for industries seeking efficient energy recovery and sustainable practices.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Utilizes patented ceramic membrane tubes with nano-coating to create capillaries for water vapor condensation
- Operates at capillary dewpoint, delivering water at 80°C
- Prevents acid gas condensation, ensuring clean water output
- Proven applications in boilers, steam tunnels, and spray dryers
- Scalable from pilot installations, such as the one at Qemetica (PPG), to commercial systems with 200-300 modules
Technology readiness level
The TMC technology is at TRL 6, having been validated in relevant environments. Future installations, such as pilot systems, are recommended to demonstrate its effectiveness in specific industrial settings.
About Green Swans
Green Swan Partners (GSP) is a Pittsburgh-based venture builder and climate technology company founded in 2020 that identifies, develops, and commercializes breakthrough transitional technologies. The company focuses on the global climate economy, sourcing intellectual property from labs, universities, and existing industrial applications to repurpose them for new market verticals. Its leadership team consists of experienced entrepreneurs and manufacturing executives who utilize a proprietary process to move nascent technologies into the commercial market, aiming to generate revenue and profit while promoting planetary health. The firm specializes in industrial manufacturing, software, technology, and industrial process automation, and it maintains a diversified portfolio across sectors including energy, water, oceans, and materials.
The company plays a significant role for corporate partners and industries looking to decarbonize and transition their operations by de-risking and integrating sustainable innovations. GSP actively invests its time, talent, and capital into ventures, taking equity positions to build long-term shareholder value. Notable examples of its ventures include Bawat, which provides port and ship-side ballast water treatment; TMCAqua, which recovers water and enthalpy from gas streams; and Safe-Li, a fire-safe lithium-ion battery technology. Through these commercial applications, Green Swan Partners provides companies with operational solutions that reduce emissions, protect natural resources, and meet critical industry needs while advancing global climate goals.
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