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Received January 2, 2024
Accepted August 13, 2024
Available online January 25, 2025
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A Feasibility Study on the Vaporization of Liquefi ed Carbon Dioxide Due to Heat Transfer in Submerged Pipeline with Start-Up, Shutdown, and Abnormal Dynamic Simulation Scenarios Prediction
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11814-024-00259-2
Abstract
The vaporization of liquefi ed carbon dioxide (LCO 2 ) resulting from heat transfer in undersea pipeline fl ow was examined in
this feasibility study. The study aimed to assess how several factors, including fl ow velocity, temperature, and height, aff ected
the rate at which CO 2 evaporated in a submerged pipeline. Ansys Fluent and Aspen Plus were two simulation tools used for
the analysis. For the assessment, the SRK thermodynamic model was chosen. Start-up, shutdown, and abnormal dynamic
studies were further conducted to ascertain the safe operation of the pipeline using Aspen Plus and Aspen Dynamics. The
study emphasizes the need to account for and consider heat transfer in the design and operation of these pipelines. It also
off ers insightful information about the behavior of CO 2 in undersea pipelines. Reliable seabed and oceanographic data were
obtained with the corresponding temperatures for the prediction of pipeline landfall. The maximum pressure of 76.61 barg
was established at Node 11 but further dropped at the last 200 m pipe segment (N11–N13) to achieve an outlet pressure
of 59.72 barg. The pressure loss was due to gravity, since the fl uid was directed upward to the sea platform. There was a
gradual drop in temperature along the pipeline. The temperature at the pipe outlet was calculated to be 3.33 °C. The results
of this study can be applied to improve effi ciency and lower the risk of accidents associated with the design and operation of
underwater pipelines for the transportation and storage of CO 2 . The fi ndings of this work are signifi cant, since they provide
a thorough grasp of how CO 2 behaves in submerged pipes and knowledge that may be utilized to guarantee the eff ective and
safe transit and storage of this material.

