A5066550520- Power System Reliability and Maintenance
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Power Systems and Technologies
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Electric Power System Optimization
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Law in Society and Culture
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Fusion materials and technologies
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Advanced Frequency and Time Standards
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Geothermal Energy Systems and Applications
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Magnetic confinement fusion research
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Semiconductor materials and devices
- Nuclear Materials and Properties
- Jury Decision Making Processes
University of Birmingham
1999-2025
Energy Institute
2024-2025
Culham Centre for Fusion Energy
2018-2024
Culham Science Centre
2022-2024
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
2022
University of Sheffield
2006-2018
UK Energy Research Centre
2017
Fife Council
2015
Woodside (Australia)
2012-2015
Research Institute for Sustainability at GFZ
2015
Electrochemical capacitors, also known as supercapacitors, are becoming increasingly important components in energy storage, although their widespread use has not been attained due to a high cost/performance ratio. Fundamental research is contributing lowered costs through the engineering of new materials. Currently most viable materials used electrochemical capacitors biomass-derived and polymer-derived activated carbons, other carbon useful tools. Metal oxides could result step change for...
Due to the important role of ammonia as a fertilizer in agricultural industry and its promising prospects an energy carrier, many studies have recently attempted find most environmentally benign, efficient, economically viable production process for synthesis. The commonly utilized method is Haber-Bosch process. downside this technology high greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing 2.16 kgCO 2 -eq/kg NH 3 amounts usage over 30 GJ/tonne NH3 mainly due strict operational conditions at temperature...
This study evaluates the potential of gasification-based energy-from-waste (EfW) as a sustainable alternative to current incineration facility in an industrial zone major UK city. The city generates approximately 475,000 tonnes municipal solid waste (MSW) annually, with around 285,000 suitable for energy recovery. Using Monte Carlo type approach, we assess outputs across three scenarios: electricity-focused; balanced; hydrogen-focused. Results show that zone’s annual demand heat and...
Publically available data is presented comparing recent historical daily energy flows through Great Britain's electrical and gas transmission networks with a focus on domestic heat hot water. When this expressed graphically it illustrates important differences in the characteristics of electricity demand; these include quantity delivered basis, scale variability demand over multiple timescales (seasonal, weekly daily) relative stability predictability demand. As United Kingdom proceeds to...
This article proposes a methodology to calculate the upper boundary of revenue available from storage and time-shifting electrical energy. The inputs mathematical model are discrete time-series market index prices over particular period interest, also specific energy device parameters. By using Monte Carlo based optimisation method, is determined. method explained validated by showing that it finds optimum solution for revenue. In other words, operator could never derive more than this value...
Large scale storage of heat is critical for the successful decarbonisation UK's energy mix and grid-balancing. Heat generation currently accounts 50% all use in UK most this produced by burning fossil natural gas. regarded as a single-use commodity, discarded or dissipated when not required summer yet lifesaving necessity during colder winter months. Here we estimate theoretical potential capacities subsurface using aquifers flooded mines, with consideration seasonal particular. We set...
Decarbonisation of domestic heating in the UK is expected to involve widespread replacement gas boilers with heat pumps. This transition requires a reduction system flow temperature for pump operate efficiently, which can necessitate costly radiator or fabric upgrades provide sufficient heat. The requirements existing dwelling and systems have these therefore directly impacts “heat readiness” stock. paper applies novel approach using diagnostic data approximately 4600 evaluate viability...
We propose a hypothesis that fuels will continue to be critical elements of future energy systems. The reasons behind this are explored, such as the immense benefits conferred by from their low cost storage, transport and handling, especially in management seasonal swing heating demand for country with summer winter season UK. Empirical time-series data Great Britain used examine nature liquid fuels, natural gas electricity, aid daily Shared Axis Energy Diagram. logic continued need is...
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the level revenues available storage operators through bulk time-shifting electrical energy in Germany and Great Britain over 7 years from 2010 2016, analyse impact volatility underlying mean price on potential that a operator could theoretically capture. analysis carried out using an algorithm adapted previous work, coupled with new empirical hourly data German British day-ahead markets, characteristics typical pumped-storage hydropower scheme...
The connection of high penetrations renewable generation such as wind to distribution networks requires new active management techniques. Curtailing distributed during periods network congestion allows for a higher penetration connect, however, it reduces the potential revenue from these turbines. Energy storage can be used alleviate this and store also carry out other tasks trading on an electricity spot market, mode operation known arbitrage. combination available streams is crucial in...
This article looks at the diagnosis of gender identity disorder (child and adolescent criteria) as used in fourth edition Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV). It considers how came to be edition, explores some problematic aspects DSM-IV criteria. The authors argue that research has focused on cross-gender behaviours role, consequently muddled issues pathology. In particular, this served pressurize boys conform traditional heterosexual roles. suggest pathology accompanying dysphoria should...
A laboratory based microflotation rig termed efficient FLOtation of Algae Technology (eFLOAT) was used to optimise parameters for harvesting microalgal biomass from eutrophic water systems. This performed the dual objectives remediation (nutrient removal) and resource recovery. Preliminary experiments demonstrated that chitosan more than alum flocculation presence bacteria could play a positive role reduce flocculant application rates under natural conditions tested. Maximum removal...
This exploratory study involved the qualitative analysis of responses eight children with atypical gender identity organization to open-ended questions about their experiences secondary school. The aim was develop an understanding these young people's interaction peers. It became apparent that all but one participants had been bullied. In this context, reported difficulties in developing friendships, although each participant received support from at least Given hostile school environment...
This paper explores whether negative electricity prices can change the rationale that efficient energy storage devices are more economical for arbitrage in markets. An established model algorithm to determine maximum available revenue and optimum schedule of electrical (EES) operation is used simulate with a time-series which includes some prices. Our results suggest at any likely frequency prices, inefficient EES not encouraged, only be encouraged very low capacity power ratios.
The hypothesis described in this article proposes that energy visualisation diagrams commonly used need additional changes to continue be relevant a world with greater low-carbon generation. display national data are influenced by the properties of type being displayed, which most cases has historically meant fossil fuels, nuclear fuels or hydro. As many systems throughout increase their use electricity from wind solar based renewables, more granular time domain is required. This also...
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The Large Millimeter Telescope (LMT) currently employs a 32.5m diameter primary reflector composed of 84 surface segments. Global alignment the is carried out using best-fit parabola. Surface follows an iterative procedure that consists measuring with laser tracker to determine deviations from theoretical surface, followed by adjustments at segment level. presents many unusual problems related measurement large object in non-metrology environment. LMT antenna located high altitude (4700m,...
As an example of the challenges facing many developed countries, scale daily energy flows through Great Britain's electrical, gas and transport systems are presented. When this data is expressed graphically it illustrates important differences in demand characteristics these different vectors; include delivered networks on a basis, variability demands over multiple timescales (seasonal, weekly daily). The paper discusses storage general; within day stores available to electrical transmission...