The Solution
Build a Stream of Telemetry Data
Recognizing that a technological solution was needed and aiming to enhance the products produced in-house, CarbonCure sought external support to help perfect its unique management system, ultimately finding a fitting match with Ontario-based design firm NeuronicWorks.
“The CarbonCure system’s design was improved, certified, and manufactured by working closely with our manufacturing partner, NeuronicWorks,” said Vickers.
“We were approached by CarbonCure with this innovative concept and were thrilled to collaborate with their team to create a scalable, distributed solution. As a company, the GreenTech space is a key priority for us, and this was the perfect opportunity to do our part and support CarbonCure’s mission to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete,” said Titu Botos, CEO, and Co-Founder of NeuronicWorks.
Working together, the organizations designed a distributed wireless system (dubbed the Control Box), made up of a central unit that can control and gather data from several field units (called Valve Boxes) that are daisy-chained over serial communication. The field units are installed close to the concrete mixing equipment, controlling the process, and gathering real-time operational data.
Each Control Box gathers telemetry data and syncs with a CarbonCure command center in real time. CarbonCure staff maintains the technology’s 99% uptime and remotely administers ongoing support with quick response times.
“We can easily see the status of the device, ensure that everything is working correctly, and monitor injection status,” Vickers said. “Seeing how much CO₂ goes into every batch of concrete, we can generate high-quality carbon credits. Using the data coming in from the injections matched with batching data, we can analyze the mix design for its efficiency.”
CarbonCure’s reference projects include Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, VA, The LinkedIn Middlefield Campus in Mountain View, CA, the Infosys Technology and Innovation Hub in Indianapolis, IN, and more.
One of CarbonCure’s immediate-term goals is to become a worldwide solution. The pursuit of this milestone is crucial to the future of the reduction of carbon emissions.