CCS - MV Bluefin 2017 V01 pH

Project Overview: A range of solutions will be required to reach globally agreed emissions reductions targets for carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is part of the suite of technologies that will contribute to lowering atmospheric emissions of CO2 from Australia's energy system. There are a wide variety of technologies at various stages of technical and commercial readiness, with more development underway for cost effective CO2 capture and storage. Our research will provide new knowledge to inform cost-efficient measurement, monitoring and verification (MMV) of the environment of CCS projects in coastal waters. --o-- A SeaFET pH sensor, manufactured by Scripps Institute of Oceanography was installed in the carbon team’s container and measured seawater from the ship’s auxiliary seawater pump for the duration of the voyage.
Survey settings: A flow of 1.8-2.2 litres per minute was maintained through the instrument. Readings were recorded once per minute. Calibration Information: The instrument will be calibrated with samples collected during the voyage, which will be analysed for TCO2 and total alkalinity.