Building on earlier test campaigns, G Dev and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have advanced their joint carbon capture research at Tekniska verken’s Gärstadverket facility in Linköping. This latest phase focused on gathering high-quality operational data under real plant conditions, data that now underpins a deeper analysis of CO₂ absorption in spray towers through computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
The collected data formed the backbone for developing and validating advanced CFD simulations. Using these models, the team could visualize how droplets disperse, how turbulence enhances mixing, and how operating parameters influence overall absorption performance. The CFD insights confirmed the strong link between nozzle configuration, droplet size, and capture efficiency, offering practical guidance for optimizing larger-scale systems.
This work shows how combining real-world experimentation with high-fidelity simulation accelerates innovation while also bridging the university with industry. For G Dev, the campaign is a milestone in data-driven design, demonstrating the company’s ability to transform complex plant measurements into actionable engineering insights. By uniting KTH’s scientific expertise with G Dev’s engineering and deployment capabilities, the project proves how cutting-edge research can be translated into field-ready technology, marking an important step toward efficient, scalable, and sustainable CO₂ capture solutions for a low-carbon future.