Research development in low-carbon energy systems at Cranfield University
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Research development in low-carbon energy systems at Cranfield University
Tue, 05/02/2019 - 14:30 to 15:30
Location:
Speaker:
Ali Nabavi Dawid P. Hanak
Affiliation:
Cranfield University - Centre for Climate and Environmental Protection
Synopsis:
Research development in low-carbon energy systems at Cranfield University
The Energy and Power theme at Cranfield has an extensive background in the development of highly efficient materials and processes for carbon capture technologies and energy systems, with dedicated laboratories and commercial analysis tools. In this seminar, we will present our past and present research projects, introduce our unique facilities, and discuss opportunities for further collaboration. The primary focus of this seminar would be placed on hydrogen production and integration of fuel cells in energy systems, sorbent development for gas cleaning and energy storage, CFD and process modelling for process optimisation, and feasibility assessment of advanced power and industrial systems.
Biography:
Ali Nabavi, PhD, AFEA
Dr Nabavi holds a PhD in energy and power from Cranfield University, where he developed a series of emulsion-based selective sorbents for gas capture, and optimised their production processes. Further, he continued working as a research fellow on a series of projects, including integration of solid oxide fuel cells in carbonate looping processes, development of CFD models for energy systems, and development of adsorbents for biogas cleaning. Ali is currently working as a lecturer in energy systems at Centre for Climate and Environmental Protection, Cranfield University, and lead Thermal System Operation and Design, and Heat Transfer Modules. His research interests include the development of fuel-cell based low-carbon energy systems, process intensification, electrolysers and hydrogen safety, and development of selective sorbents for gas cleaning.
Dawid P. Hanak, PhD, FHEA
Dr Hanak holds a PhD in Energy and Power from Cranfield University and defended his PhD thesis on efficiency improvements in coal-fired power plants retrofitted with CO2 capture systems. As a Lecturer in Clean Energy, he is leading a number of research projects in the area of Advanced Energy and Industrial Systems. He is also the Course Director for MSc in Energy Systems and Thermal Processes and MSc in Process Systems Engineering. His expertise is in the development and techno-economic feasibility assessment of engineering systems. His research interest include the development of novel concepts for low-carbon heat, cold, and power generation, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), thermochemical conversion of solid fuels, thermochemical and electrochemical water splitting cycles, and polygeneration systems.