Projects
Projects: Projects for Investigator |
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| Reference Number | EP/F027281/1 | |
| Title | Nanofuels as Future Energy Vectors | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Cross-Cutting Technologies or Research(Energy system analysis) 5%; Energy Efficiency(Transport) 95%; |
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| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 80%; PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 20%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr D Wen No email address given Engineering and Materials Science Queen Mary, University of London |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 October 2007 | |
| End Date | 31 March 2009 | |
| Duration | 18 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £179,443 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Chemicals; Energy; Transport Systems and Vehicles | |
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Energy Research Capacity | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr D Wen , Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary, University of London (99.996%) |
| Other Investigator | Professor C Lawn , Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary, University of London (0.001%) Professor RJ Crookes , Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary, University of London (0.001%) Professor T Alexander , Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary, University of London (0.001%) Professor ZX (Zheng Xiao ) Guo , Chemistry, University College London (0.001%) |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Shell Global Solutions UK (0.000%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | This project proposes a novel concept of using nanofuels, pure metal nanoparticles (dry-fuel) or suspensions of nanoparticles in a liquid fuel (wet-fuel), as a future energy vector. The concept comprises three elements: production, utilization and regeneration of nanofuels. The utilization of thermal energy upon combustion of nanofuels is identified as the key element for the feasibility study. This project will use reciprocating internal combustion engines (ICEs) as a model system to assessthe combustion process of nanofuels. Three identified potential nanofuels, silicon, aluminium and iron, in the form of wet-fuels and dry-fuels will be injected and combusted in two ICEs, and the engine performance including in-cylinder pressure, temperature and work output will be characterised. Key features of the experimental assessment including nanofuel formulation and injection, ignition and combustion of nanofuels, oxide particle capture and regeneration, and engine emission, wear and lubrication will be investigated. Our preliminary investigations indicate that the project is a visionary and innovative but risky application, worthy of EPSRC funding | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 20/08/07 | |
