Multi-scale Energy Systems Engineering provides a methodological, generic framework to arrive at realistic integrated solutions to complex energy problems by adopting a holistic, systems-based approach. This framework aims to address the complex energy and environmental problems existing in design, control and operation of energy and process systems, and their supply chains in an integrated manner, by producing optimal design and operational plans for systems ranging from nanoscale, micro-scale, meso-scale to mega-scale levels over horizons that range from milliseconds to months or years.

Methodologies in multi-scale energy systems engineering include superstructure optimization with high-fidelity & data-driven models, mixed integer optimization strategies, integrated material and process design, control & operations under uncertainty, and life-cycle and sustainability assessment. Such a holistic approach is particularly powerful to analyze future scenarios towards establishing viable and business-sensible energy transition strategies, which take systematically into consideration the energy-process-mobility-materials interactions within a value and supply chain perspective. The seminar will illustrate the concepts and methods of such an integrated modeling strategy by its application to (i) the synthesis of operable process intensification and modular systems (the RAPID SYNOPSIS project) toward step-change energy efficient and cost reduction solutions, and (ii) a renewable resources utilization framework focusing on the production & delivery of hydrogen-based Dense Energy Carriers toward electrification, where issues related to intermittency and geographical variability, storage options and transportation will be addressed.

Speaker: Prof Stratos PISTIKOPOULOS
Date: 23 November 2022 (Wed)
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
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