PyPSA / PyPSA/technology-data

Integrate carbon capture function in existing processing

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Python
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Description

The function add_carbon_capture(data, tech_data) should be better integrated into the other code for processing DEA assumptions. The current way it is implemented is a hack, since it has to read in the electricity and heat inputs and outputs and capture rates, which aren't required for other technologies.

See also discussion in PR https://github.com/PyPSA/technology-data/pull/20.

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Research direction

Start by reading the implementation and call sites of add_carbon_capture(data, tech_data), then review the discussion in PR #20 for the intended integration. Trace how other technologies process DEA assumptions and identify how carbon capture can follow that path without requiring its technology-specific electricity, heat, and capture-rate inputs. Done means the function is integrated without the current special-case hack.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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