Carbon Clean has announced the successful factory testing of the world’s largest Rotating Packed Bed (RPB) of this size for carbon capture.
This breakthrough technology uses centrifugal force to enhance CO2 absorption and can capture up to 285 tpd of CO2. It has successfully completed an extensive verification programme at Thomas Broadbent and Sons and is now ready for commercial deployment at industrial scale.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Carbon Clean’s modular CycloneCC C1 series, which combines RPBs with the company’s proprietary APBS-CDRMax solvent to increase efficiency. It represents a more than 20-fold RPB scale-up from the first industrial demonstration of CycloneCC, which was designed to capture up to 10 tonnes of CO2 per day.
The CycloneCC C1 series replaces the large columns traditionally used in carbon capture systems with compact, high-efficiency RPBs. Each unit can capture up to 100 000 tpy of CO2, while reducing equipment height by 70%, cutting steel requirements by 35%, and shrinking the overall footprint by up to 50%. The largest pieces of equipment are also up to 10 times smaller than conventional systems.
Aniruddha Sharma, Chair and CEO, Carbon Clean, said:
“The skills and experience of the teams on the ground, combined with CycloneCC’s modular, scalable ‘Lego-block’ design, have enabled the RPB to exceed acceptance criteria. The CycloneCC C1 RPB is a testament to the UK’s outstanding manufacturing capabilities. Producing the first commercial-scale product of this size in the UK is a strong signal that we are ready for large-scale global deployment.”
John Thewlis, Managing Director, Thomas Broadbent and Sons Ltd, said:
“We were delighted to apply our extensive design and manufacturing expertise to help Carbon Clean bring their innovative carbon capture process and design to life. The RPB we manufactured exemplifies the best of British engineering – combining high performance with exceptional quality at scale. We hope this contribution supports the global mission to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.”
Harpreet Uppal, MP for Huddersfield, said:
“This breakthrough is a proud moment for Huddersfield and the UK. The partnership between Thomas Broadbent and Sons and Carbon Clean showcases the cutting-edge innovation and world-class engineering we have right here in Huddersfield. It’s proof that our local industries and skilled workers can drive the clean energy transition and lead the way globally. It’s fantastic to see Huddersfield businesses at the heart of tackling climate change while creating good, skilled jobs for our community."
Carbon Clean is transforming carbon capture, enabling large-scale adoption similar to the rapid growth of EV batteries and solar panels. CycloneCC units are designed to be mass produced in a gigafactory reducing the cost and time of delivering carbon capture units significantly.
Through strong partnerships with manufacturing experts such as Thomas Broadbent and Sons in Huddersfield, Carbon Clean continues to advance its mission while strengthening the UK’s industrial and technological leadership.
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