Revolutionizing Direct Air Capture with Digitization: Collaboration between Billington Process Technology and Removr.

Billington Process Technology AS (BPT), a world-leading provider of simulator-based digital solutions, has announced a new collaboration agreement with Removr, a leading direct air capture (DAC) technology company. The aim of the collaboration is to optimize Removr’s DAC development and de-risk the company’s planned project deployments through the use of digital products.

One of the key digital products that will be utilized in this collaboration is the development of a digital simulation model, also known as a digital twin. This tool will help optimize technology processes and outline the appropriate scaling steps to build efficient and sustainable DAC plants at the megaton removal levels. Removr’s CEO, Chi Chow, highlighted the importance of this tool in their development process.

The digital tools provided by Billington Process Technology will be used for the validation and optimization of scaled DAC plants from both design and operational perspectives before any physical assets are constructed or installed. These tools, such as the digital twin and lifecycle simulator, are expected to accelerate and improve the accuracy of Removr’s planning, engineering, commissioning, and operation activities.

Specific applications of these tools include conceptual simulation and validation of the carbon capture process, design verification and process system optimization, control system design and validation, optimization of key equipment size and functionality, creation of realistic training environments for operational personnel, preparations for commissioning and plant startup