The Green Brew: A comprehensive Analysis of Hydrogen Integration in Breweries for Sustainable Operations
Aigerim Akiltayeva | MEL Candidate | Dec 14, 2023. Mentors: George Patrick Richard Benson, Vancouver Economic Commission; ABSTRACT This project explores the potential applications of hydrogen in brewery operations, focusing on its use as a heat source in steam generators, particularly for steam-heated vessels crucial in brewing. Additionally, it examines opportunities for hydrogen integration in […]
HYDROGEN-POWERED SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT IN CANADA
SIDHARTH KWATRA | DEC 14, 2023 | ROOM C400 | 13:30 – 14:00 MENTOR: DOMINIC GIROUX, ESHITA SWAIN, SAUMYA BHAVSAR – WSP, CANADA ABSTRACT Under the Paris Agreement, Canada is committed to reducing GHG emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, setting a 2030 target of 511 Mt. The magnitude of the challenge is […]
Techno-commercial analysis that aims to evaluate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of utilizing battery technology versus green hydrogen as a power source for Transportation Refrigeration Units (TRU) in refrigeration trailer.
Mir Zain ul Husain I MEL Candidate I Dec 14, 2023. Mentors: Pierre-Xavier Roy & William Harney Hydro Cool Systems Ltd. Abstract : The trucking industry serves as the vital nerve center of the Agriculture sector, responsible for transporting 64% of US freight by weight and 69% by value from farms to destinations. Among these […]
Utilizing Industrial Waste Heat in a Thermochemical Process for Hydrogen Production
Fei Wang, Neil Heffern | MEL Candidates | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Andrew Waston, CleanInnoGen Energy Solutions / Farid Safari, Oxford Institute for Energy Abstract The main purpose of this capstone project is to perform a technical feasibility study of waste heat utilization and heat upgrading to support thermochemical Cu-Cl hydrogen gas production technology for […]
CO2-to-Fuel Techno-Economic Feasibility Study
Nicole Temple | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Daniel Brosig and Manuel Estandia, GCT Abstract The purpose of this project was to determine the technical and economic feasibility of the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to methanol (MeOH) at Anglo American’s Barro Alto Nickel processing facility in Brazil. The metallurgical industry is notoriously […]
An industry and market evaluation on CO2 to fuel (methanol) conversion technology in the steel industry
Osaro Ehigiamusoe | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Daniel Brosig and Manuel Estandia, GCT Abstract Decarbonizing the steel industry is an impending necessity with an anticipated production shift to 100 percent low-carbon steel by 2050. This bipartite study attempts to first, evaluate the potential for CCS/CCUS to compete with other decarbonization prospects in […]
To investigate and compare the GHG emission and cost per flight mile on different dispensing routes of hydrogen fuel for filling hydrogen fuel cell unmanned aerial vehicles in BC
Alex Lo | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Phil Robinson and Kurt Shewfelt, Honeywell International Inc. / Omar Herrera, CERC Abstract The increase of flight time enables the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HFC UAV) having more variety of applications in different industries when comparing with Li UAV (Zacc Dukowitz, 2021). However, […]
Techno Economic Analysis for storage and transportation of 1000 kg Hydrogen
Ipsha Sharma | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentors: Hydrogen in Motion Abstract The role of Hydrogen(H2) in the energy transition has evolved over time and today it is seen as a potential decarbonization pathway across industries. Gaseous H2 has become a viable technology for vehicular Hydrogen storage due to the great improvements in […]
Market Study of Green Hydrogen from Geothermal Power Plants in Indonesia
Ahmad Reza | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Muhamad Gadhavi Fatony, Pertamina Geothermal Energy Abstract Indonesia’s power sector is challenging for renewable energy development. It is a monopoly market, with the utility company remains a dominant key player. It is also agitated by high-carbon-intensity electricity oversupplied from massive coal-fired power plants expansion in […]
Application of Hydrogen-based Storage System and Renewable Energy Technologies in Remote and Urban Indigenous Communities in British Columbia
Dean Gesuri | MEL Candidate | Dec 16, 2022 Mentor: Mary Vasey, Barkley Project Group Abstract The majority of Indigenous communities in British Columbia still rely on diesel generation for heat and power. Despite its reliability, diesel generation has a negative impact on the communities and the environment. The transition to clean energy remains critical […]