Fuels

What sets humans apart from other species? At one time scholars would have said using tools, communicating, building infrastructure or even showing love. But we now know better. Energy engineers know that the one thing that sets humans apart from other animals is fuels.

Engineering and control of COMBUSTION. 

The energy transition for fuels is probably the most daunting wicked problem of all. 

 

Hydrogen Crash Test

Hydrogen Crash Test

Details  The InTIME Method step 3 is a road test of policies and a crash test of technology and behaviour wedges for reducing emissions or mitigating risks.
Decarbonising Heat

Decarbonising Heat

Details  Electricity production in New Zealand is close to 80% from hydro and geothermal. Electric space and water heating are common. A coal Rankine cycle and gas combined cycle power plants are used over the winter months, and gas turbine power plants are used to meet peak demand. The only way to decarbonise the electricity is to switch heating to wood.