Journal of Engineering Research
Innovation and Scientific Development

Document Type : Review Paper

Authors

1Gregory, A. Dolor,  2Ejiroghene Onokpite,  3Anthony Adingwupu,  4Ejiroghene, K. Orhorhoro, 

1. 1  Mechanical Department, School of Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, P.M.B. 03, Otefe- Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
2. 2  Mechanical Department, School of Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, P.M.B. 03, Otefe- Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
3. 3  Mechanical Department, Faculty of Engineering, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.
4. 4  Mechanical Department, Faculty of Engineering, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.

doi https://doi.org/10.61448/jerisd33255

Abstract

Gas turbine (GT) plants are central to industrial and power generation, but their reliance on fossil fuels conflicts with decarbonisation targets. Carbon capture technology (CCT) offers a viable pathway for reducing CO2 emissions, yet its integration into existing GT plants in developing countries remains limited. This review examines prospects for integrating CCT into gas turbine systems with specific reference to the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) GT plant in Nigeria. It synthesises global experience on carbon capture and storage and critically analyses simulation-based studies employing Aspen Plus, ANSYS Fluent, GTPower, MATLAB/Simulink and Thermoflow. The review compares the capabilities and limitations of these tools for modelling thermodynamic performance, CO2 capture efficiency, energy penalties and dynamic behaviour in GT-CCT configurations. Across studies, post-combustion capture can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 85–90% but typically causes an 8-15% drop in net efficiency. Major gaps include limited multi-tool, multi-scale modelling and a lack ofstudies tailored to sub-Saharan African plants. The paper proposes a simulation-driven roadmap and phased implementation concept for WRPC, offering evidence-based guidance for future study, policy design and industrial decarbonisation strategies in Nigeria.