Projects
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| Reference Number | EP/E039995/1 | |
| Title | SUPERGEN BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND ENERGY CROPS II CORE | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Applications for heat and electricity) 50%; Renewable Energy Sources(Bio-Energy, Production of transport biofuels (incl. Production from wastes)) 50%; |
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| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 80%; Applied Research and Development 20%; |
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| Science and Technology Fields | BIOLOGICAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (Biological Sciences) 50%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 20%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 15%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 15%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 80%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Environmental dimensions) 10%; Sociological economical and environmental impact of energy (Other sociological economical and environmental impact of energy) 10%; |
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| Principal Investigator |
Dr JM Jones Energy Resources Research Unit University of Leeds |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 June 2007 | |
| End Date | 30 November 2011 | |
| Duration | 54 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £6,313,560 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Bioengineering | |
| Region | Yorkshire & Humberside | |
| Programme | Energy -- Energy Research Capacity | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr JM Jones , Energy Resources Research Unit, University of Leeds |
| Other Investigator | Dr AW ( Ausilio ) Bauen , Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London Dr JG Brammer , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Professor AV Bridgwater , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Dr G Griffiths , Sch of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University Prof K (Kevin ) Anderson , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester Prof P (Patricia ) Thornley , Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Manchester Dr I (Ian ) Shield , Plant and Invertebrate Ecology Division, Rothamsted Research Professor PC Brookes , Agriculture and Environment Division, Rothamsted Research Dr M Hawkesford , Crop Performance and Improvement Div, 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 Dr V Dupont , Energy Resources Research Unit, University of Leeds Dr P Upham , Process, Environmental and Material Eng, University of Leeds 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 Professor WIF (Bill ) David , ISIS Pulsed Neutron & Muon Source, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) Dr M Jones , ISIS Pulsed Neutron & Muon Source, STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) Mr I (Ian ) Tubby , Forest Research, Forestry Commission GB Dr IS (Iain ) Donnison , IBERS, Aberystwyth University Professor P (Paul ) Ekins , UCL Energy Institute, University College London Professor P Edwards , Oxford Chemistry, University of Oxford Professor SG Davies , Oxford Chemistry, University of Oxford |
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| Recognised Researcher | Ms J (Julia ) Tomei , UCL Energy Institute, University College London |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Alstom Power Ltd Project Contact , Biomass Engineering Limited Project Contact , Rural Generation Ltd Project Contact , E.ON UK (formerly PowerGen) Project Contact , RWE npower plc Project Contact , Coppice Resources Ltd Project Contact , Biomass Industrial Crops Ltd (Bical) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | Bioenergy is now becoming a commercial reality, ranging from cofiring in power stations, small units for power and/or heat, as well as transport fuels such as biodiesel. This SUPERGEN bioenergy project will continue to deliver the scientific background to the provision and utilisation of bioenergy, as well as innovative concepts for new applications. The research brings together growers, biologists, agronomists, economists, scientists and engineers in a unique multi-disciplinary team that will tackle the challenges associated with the further development of this renewable resource in a sustainable manner. The extended programme examines production and utilisation related factors that affect quality and suitability of a biomass fuel for different end uses, with a particular emphasis on the energy crops, willow and miscanthus, as well as more diverse fuel streams including residues and co-products. The work programme ranges from practical issues associated with fuel handling andpreparation, to fundamental studies of genetics, agronomy and chemistry that affect both desirable and undesirable fuel characteristics. In addition, key engineering solutions for the successful development of biomass thermal conversion technologies are sought through (a) an understanding of the basic science in thermal conversion and (b) component and plant engineering issues. These topics are developed further in this renewal proposal through advanced engineering models complemented by experimental studies in a range of combustion, gasification and pyrolysis units.In addition, the scope of the project has been widened in this continuation to consider challenges in fuels and chemicals production from biomass, integrated with energy production in a "bio-refinery" approach | |
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| Added to Database | 29/05/07 | |
