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Reference Number | GR/S28204/01 | |
Title | SUPERGEN - Biomass, Biofuels and energy crops consortium | |
Status | Completed | |
Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Other bio-energy) 10%; Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Applications for heat and electricity) 60%; Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Production of transport biofuels (incl. Production from wastes)) 30%; |
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Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
Science and Technology Fields | SOCIAL SCIENCES (Sociology) 10%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 15%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 15%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 30%; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 30%; |
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UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy 10%; Not Cross-cutting 90%; |
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Principal Investigator |
Dr JM Jones No email address given Energy Resources Research Unit University of Leeds |
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Award Type | Standard | |
Funding Source | EPSRC | |
Start Date | 01 June 2003 | |
End Date | 31 May 2007 | |
Duration | 48 months | |
Total Grant Value | £2,897,087 | |
Industrial Sectors | Bioengineering | |
Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
Programme | Infrastructure and Environment -- Process Environment and Sustainability | |
Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr JM Jones , Energy Resources Research Unit, University of Leeds |
Other Investigator | Dr JO Titiloye , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Dr S Generalis , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Dr JG Brammer , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Professor AV Bridgwater , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Dr K Tanaka , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester Dr D Christian , Biochemistry and Physiology, Rothamsted Research Dr I (Ian ) Shield , Plant and Invertebrate Ecology Division, Rothamsted Research Professor P Morris , Plant, Animal and Microbial Science, Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) Dr NJ (Nigel ) Simms , School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University Mr JE (John ) Oakey , School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University Professor VN Sharifi , Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Sheffield Professor J Swithenbank , Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Sheffield Professor P Williams , Energy Resources Research Unit, University of Leeds Professor M Pourkashanian , Energy Resources Research Unit, University of Leeds Professor A Williams , Energy Resources Research Unit, University of Leeds Dr IS (Iain ) Donnison , IBERS, Aberystwyth University Professor J McMullan , School of the Built Environment, University of Ulster Dr S Shackley , School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh |
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Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Alstom Power Ltd Project Contact , Ormrod Diesels Project Contact , Biomass Engineering Limited Project Contact , Babcock International Group plc Project Contact , Rural Generation Ltd Project Contact , Fluent Europe Ltd Project Contact , Wellman Process Engineering Project Contact , Genencor International Inc Project Contact , Madison Filters Project Contact , RWE Innogy Project Contact , B9 Energy Ltd Project Contact , E.ON E&P UK Ltd |
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Web Site | http://www.supergen-bioenergy.net/ |
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Objectives | ||
Abstract | The proposed programme of work is divided into six work packages (WPs):WP1: Process, techno-economic and environmental analysis; WP2: Fuel specification and matching to conversion processes; WP3: Thermal reactor modelling; WP4: Minimisation of engineering risk; WP5: Co-processing biomass and biofuels; WP6: Biomass and bioenergy network. The research addresses a number of challenges in the utilisation of biomass. These include: (a) Feedstock options: - availability, preparation, identificationand meeting criteria of fuel quality. (b) Conversion and energy generation: - Improved biomass to energy processes attained via a number of strategies including: matching biofuels to power generation systems, modelling, and integration of fuel conversion processes with end use. (c) Economics and market issues: techno-economic optimisation of integrated systems; evaluation of the economic sustainable production of biomass; identification of economically attractive biomass conversion routes fortheUK situation. (d) Integration and connection: - making the links between fuel production, preparation, conversion, and end use. (e) Environmental Issues: - can biomass utilisation be sustainable | |
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Added to Database | 01/01/07 |