Pump Solutions for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

Engineered Precision for Critical CO₂ Applications

SPX FLOW’s advanced pump technologies are playing a vital role in enabling safe, efficient, and scalable CCUS operations worldwide. Whether capturing CO₂ from industrial exhaust streams or injecting compressed gas into geological formations, our Bran+Luebbe® and Johnson Pump® brand solutions provide the performance and reliability demanded by high-stakes environments. 

Supporting a Lower‑Carbon Future

SPX FLOW supports global decarbonization goals with pump technologies purpose‑built for carbon capture, compression, transport, and injection systems. Our deep application expertise ensures optimized system integration, from pilot plants to full‑scale operations.

Applications We Support:

  • Solvent circulation and CO₂-rich fluid handling in absorption and regeneration loops
  • Precision dosing of chemical additives such as corrosion inhibitors, antifoam agents, and fresh amine
  • Standard-pressure class liquid CO₂ transfer post-condensation
  • Reliable operation with chemically aggressive fluids in demanding temperature and pressure conditions
  • Support for secondary CO₂ process streams such as wash water, condensate return, and lean/rich solvent circulation under moderate pressure conditions

How SPX FLOW Pumps Support the Entire CCUS Lifecycle

SPX FLOW’s Johnson Pump® and Bran+Luebbe® pump technologies are engineered to enable efficient, reliable fluid handling at every step of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage process. From harsh solvent duties to standard-pressure class CO₂ transfer and methanol synthesis, our portfolio is designed for performance, compatibility, and safety.

Explore each stage below and click on the diagrams for more detail:

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Post-Combustion Capture

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In post-combustion systems, flue gas is treated with amine-based solvents to absorb CO₂. SPX FLOW pumps play several key roles:

  • Solvent Make-Up (NOVADOS): Precisely doses fresh amine to maintain system efficiency.
  • Water Wash & KO Drum Pumps (CombiChem): Manage water/amine flows and remove hydrocarbons.
  • Lean/Rich Amine Circulation (CombiPro, CombiChem): Provide corrosion-resistant circulation under high temperature and moderate pressure.
  • CO₂ Pumping (CombiPro MAG): High-pressure pumps move purified liquid CO₂ for compression or liquefaction.

Pre-Combustion Capture

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During pre-combustion capture, CO₂ and H₂S are removed from syngas generated by gasification:

  • H₂S Flash Separator & Stripper Pumps: Specialized pumps (CombiChem, NOVADOS) handle toxic H₂S-rich solvents with corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Semi-Lean and Lean Solvent Pumps: Maintain absorption-desorption cycles for CO₂ and H₂S separation.
  • Export Compressors & Flash Gas Handling: Paired with pump solutions to manage high-pressure tail gas or recycle loops.

 

Oxy-Fuel Combustion

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Oxy-fuel processes use pure oxygen instead of air, creating CO₂-rich flue gas ideal for capture:

  • Fuel Pumps (CombiNorm, CombiPro): Meter liquid fuels to combustion chambers with high precision.
  • Boiler Feed Water Pumps (CombiPro): Support steam generation with robust, high-pressure designs.
  • Air & Gas Compressors: Integrated with pump technology to manage the oxygen/nitrogen separation and delivery systems.

CO₂ Liquefaction, Transport & Storage

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After CO₂ is captured and purified, it’s compressed and liquefied for transport or injection:

  • CO₂ Pumps (CombiPro MAG): Engineered for liquid CO₂ transfer with differential pressures up to 10–20 bar, supporting pre-compression and liquefaction stages in CCUS systems.
  • Dehydration, DeOxo & Pre-cooling Units: Pumps handle water removal and impurity scrubbing, ensuring CO₂ purity.
  • Recycle Knock-Out Drums & Tail Gas Compressors: Maintain process integrity and efficiency.

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In Power-to-X pathways, CO₂ is combined with hydrogen to create methanol a valuable chemical feedstock:

  • Crude Methanol Pumps (CombiProMag, CombiMag): Handle hot, mildly corrosive methanol transfer with precise control.
  • Reflux & Bottoms Pumps (CombiPro, CombiChem): Circulate methanol-rich condensate in refining columns.
  • Wastewater Pumps (CombiNorm, CombiBloc): Ensure efficient, low-maintenance handling of process byproducts.

Why It Matters

SPX FLOW pump systems provide the chemical resistance, leak-free operation, and precision control needed for the demanding conditions of CCUS applications. Whether it's post-combustion capture or methanol synthesis, our engineered solutions support sustainability at scale, helping operators reduce emissions, recover valuable resources, and meet their decarbonization goals.

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NOVADOS Metering Pumps
Engineered for hazardous, high-pressure CCUS environments:

  • Leak-free double diaphragm design for maximum safety
  • Configurable for high-pressure applications, including supercritical CO₂ dosing and chemical injection
  • Constructed from stainless steel, PTFE, ceramic, or exotic alloys

 

NOVADOS Double‑Acting Double Diaphragm (DADD) Pump
Compressed capability in a compact footprint:

  • High flow, small footprint, replaces two pumps with one
  • Hermetically sealed, safe for supercritical CO₂ and amines
  • Robust & efficient, handles >500 bar, reduces weight and cost
  • Proven in CCUS, used for MEA, TEG dosing, and more
CombiChem Centrifugal Pump
Robust horizontal centrifugal pump for CO₂‑compatible solvents:
  • Meets ISO 5199 and ISO 2858 standards
  • Flows up to 800 m³/h and 16 bar pressure and 200 °C
CombiPro Process Pump

Heavy-duty pump for critical CCUS services and hydrocarbon processes:

  • Designed per API 610, with options for API 682 and 685 compliance
  • Flows up to Flows up to 350 m³/h and 35 bar pressure and 350 °C.

Seal-less version of CombiPro for hazardous, leak-sensitive applications:

  • API 685 compliant for aggressive fluid
  • Safe, efficient performance in high-pressure environments
  • Flows up to Flows up to 350 m³/h and 35 bar pressure and 300 °C.

 

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CombiMag Magnetic Drive Pump
ISO-standardized seal-less pump for volatile, corrosive and leak-sensitive fluids:

  • Meets ISO 5199/EN standards
  • Hermetically sealed design with minimal maintenance
  • Flows up to Flows up to 500 m³/h and 16 bar pressure and 300 °C.

CombiNorm Centrifugal Pump
General-purpose pump for water and wastewater handling in CCUS systems:

  • EN 733 / ISO 2858 compliant
  • Straightforward maintenance and high reliability
  • Flows up to Flows up to 1500 m³/h and 10 bar pressure and 200 °C.

 CombiBloc Centrifugal Pump
Compact, close-coupled design for skids and space-limited setups:

  • EN 733 construction with back-pullout serviceability
  • Ideal for utility, recycling, or support services in CCUS systems
  • Flows up to 850 m³/h, 10 bar pressure, and 120 °C.

Why Choose SPX FLOW for CCUS?

  • Global service network for rapid field support
  • Customizable, scalable designs tailored to your process
  • Collaborative engineering to reduce lifecycle cost and risk
  • Proven reliability across oil & gas, petrochemical, and power sectors

In Action: Success Stories

“The Bran+Luebbe® NOVADOS pump has been operating for over two years in harsh, abrasive conditions without failure, eliminating downtime for a leading chemical processor.”  - Process Engineer, Hexamethylenediamine Production

“Our EOR partner installed 134 Bran+Luebbe® DADD pumps, proving the value of SPX FLOW’s strategic collaboration in large‑scale carbon management.” - Consultant, Enhanced Oil Recovery Project

Let’s Engineer a Better Tomorrow

Supported by a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, SPX FLOW delivers pumping solutions that help turn carbon management goals into measurable results.

Ready to elevate your CCUS production process?
Contact us today to learn more about SPX FLOW solutions for CCUS.