carbon dioxide & cryogenic gas expert, a chemist by background, working on CO2 process, production, sequestration, and allied projects worldwide
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Interesting and developing applications for Carbon Dioxide
By Sam Rushing, president, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd Special to The Digest Recent plans for the US to remove CO2 and other greenhouse gases from the 2009 Endangerment Finding, represents ever more climate change denial; however, the world continues to endure significant adverse changes due to climate change.
CO2 in Industry: Organic and Inorganic Applications
By Sam A. Rushing, president, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd Special to The Digest Carbon dioxide has been on the forefront of much of today’s media as a major greenhouse gas which will be an extraordinary challenge to manage in the future. The greenhouse effect, that being rise in global temperatures, sea levels, and other catastrophic effects are one of the most daunting challenges ahead – even though so many schemes for sequestration have been identified, but yet are to be proven.
Target opportunities for valuable CO2 revenues from today’s ethanol and allied CO2-emitting projects
By Sam A. Rushing, president, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest At one time, from a few primary sources of raw by-product CO2 which are refined and liquefied for the merchant CO2 industry, the primary source of commodity chemical manufactured with a CO2 by-product was anhydrous ammonia. The lion’s share of this commodity ammonia product has traditionally been dedicated to the agricultural sector.
A ‘green’ perception of CO2 - when derived from biofuels and other sources
By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest Yes, carbon dioxide as a green chemical – however, what about the effects on the environment and economy? Carbon dioxide is ever – more a green – natured agent when applied in a growing number of industries.
CO2 as a Laser Gas
By: Sam A. Rushing, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd, www.CO2consultant.us Special to The Digest CO2 lasers were one of the earliest gas lasers to be developed. The development occurred in 1964 by Bell Labs, and remains one of today’s most useful lasers; which some claim to be one of the most powerful continuous lasers available as of late. The active laser medium is a gas discharge, which is either air or water cooled, in part dependent upon the power being applied.
Emerging and promising applications which lead to reducing CO2 emissions
By Sam A. Rushing, president – Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest Despite announcements whereby the EPA will no longer consider CO2 a hazardous gas; the end result from this is devastating to the environment, our economy, and our lives.
Liquid CO2 and low temperature applications
By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest By far, cryogenic freezing of food products is the hallmark of low temperature applications for the commodity. My personal experience with respect to low temperature applications for the commodity have been the lion’s share of the merchant work, in the past with the former AmeriGas, CO2 Division, by far.
CO2 today: A versatile chemical with growing industrial applications
By Sam Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest The average person on the street often would see CO2 today as an agent for beverage carbonation, a gaseous agent in the atmosphere which is a normal part of many biological processes; plus today it is now viewed strongly as a major greenhouse gas. In reality, this is just starting to scratch the surface of what this product represents, whether this be something viewed some years ago; today and tomorrow.
The Carbon Dioxide Industry: A Merchant & Sequestration Perspective Today
By Sam A. Rushing, President, Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd Special to The Digest The global merchant CO2 industry represents around 22 million metric tons of consumption annually; of which the US is in excess of 40% of this grand total. To follow in tonnage, would be Europe, then Japan. Let’s say the merchant CO2 industry in the US is slightly over 9 million tons annually.
A Merchant Take On The Carbon Dioxide Industry @EthanolMagazine
The global merchant CO2 industry supports about 22 million metric tons of consumption annually. The U.S. is reponsible for 40 percent of that volume, with the ethanol indsutry announting for the highest percentage of merchant CO2 supply. The global merchant CO2 industry supports about 22 million metric tons of consumption annually, of which the U.S. makes up over 40 percent of. Second in total tonnage is Europe, followed by Japan.
CO2 Usage in an Old Application, With a New Twist in an Ever-Growing Spiked Beverage Market
By Sam A. Rushing, President – Advanced Cryogenics, Ltd. Special to The Digest BACKGROUND New markets are opening, and competition is heating up over carbonating more than the traditional Coca – Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper – Snapple, and many private labels of purely soft drinks. The rise, and rapid growth of hard seltzers is impressive. The merchant CO2 industry prides itself on developing new and unique applications for the product.
CO2 Outlook: Consequences of the Crunch @EthanolMagazine
As the U.S. ethanol industry reduced production this spring, a vital supply of commercial and industrial carbon dioxide dwindled. It must return soon or buyers will be compelled to seek product from alternative sources, which could drive up prices. By Sam A.
The Latest News and Data About Ethanol Production
FROM THE JUNE ISSUE: Ethanol plants contribute up to 40 percent of merchant carbon dioxide, reducing emissions from fermentation while providing a crucial product. The role of ethanol-based carbon dioxide is often underappreciated, both as an important source for the nation’s carbon dioxide market and for its carbon-reduction impact. Fermentation CO2 is captured, cleaned and condensed at 49 ethanol plants in the U.S., contributing between 30 and 40 percent of the nation’s total CO2 supply.
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