ABB has launched a fully integrated gas analyser package for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) applications, bringing together three of its existing technologies into a single system designed to measure CO₂ stream quality across the value chain.
The package combines the Sensi+ CCUS laser gas analyser, the GCP100 process gas chromatograph and the ACF5000 CCUS FTIR infrared analyser. According to the company, the system is intended to provide real-time measurement of CO₂ impurities from capture through transport to storage, supporting compliance with purity standards and operational requirements in sectors such as cement, waste-to-energy, oil refining, bioenergy, LNG, power generation and chemicals.
The three technologies are integrated into a single turnkey system housed in a modular analyser shelter. ABB said this configuration is aimed at simplifying engineering and procurement processes while maintaining consistent measurement performance throughout CCUS operations.
“CCUS operations need a broad range of measurements that require a suite of highly sensitive technologies,” said Jacques Mulbert, President of ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “ABB has the unique capability to fully engineer and integrate these technologies into industrial shelters, drastically reducing cost and engineering time whilst delivering high-performance and reliable turnkey CCUS solutions to its customers.”
Monitoring CO₂ purity is considered critical in CCUS systems. Even small variations in impurities such as hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), moisture, oxygen and inert gases can affect compressibility, increase corrosion risks and result in pipeline rejection. In some cases, non-compliance with network specifications can lead to disconnection from CO₂ transport systems and the need to vent emissions, potentially resulting in financial penalties.
ABB said its integrated suite is designed to provide continuous measurement of trace contaminants to help operators manage CO₂ quality and reduce operational risks.
Each analyser in the package addresses specific measurement requirements. The Sensi+ CCUS system is designed for low-level detection of critical contaminants with minimal cross-interference. The GCP100 provides chromatographic analysis for gases not detectable by infrared methods and includes cybersecurity and predictive maintenance features. The ACF5000 CCUS, based on Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) technology, measures a broad range of CO₂-related components in CO₂-rich environments.
The system is supported by ABB’s service network and asset monitoring tools, including device health checks via Dynamic QR Codes and condition monitoring systems that can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. It can also be integrated with ABB’s CCS 360 digital twin platform for lifecycle planning and optimisation of carbon capture networks.
