Modular or containerized: choosing a CO₂ plant format
The decision is rarely about capacity alone. Site constraints, project timeline and how certain you are about future volumes matter more.
Both formats produce the same product. The difference is how much of the engineering happens in a factory versus on your site — and that single variable drives cost, schedule and flexibility.
When containerized wins
If you need production within a quarter, if the site has no room for construction works, or if you may relocate within five years, take the container. Commissioning is measured in weeks.
When modular wins
Above roughly 1 000 kg/h, or when the process needs integration with existing utilities and heat recovery, a stationary modular plant is cheaper per tonne and easier to expand in blocks.
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CO₂ capture units
Modular CO₂ capture unit MC-500
Model: MC-500
Containerized unit capturing up to 500 kg/h of CO₂ from biogas or flue gas, delivered pre-assembled and tested.
Price on request
On request
Cryogenic tanks
Cryogenic CO₂ tank CT-30
Model: CT-30
Vertical vacuum-insulated tank for 30 m³ of liquid CO₂ with working pressure up to 22 bar and minimal boil-off losses.
Price on request
Made to order
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