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Energy Engineering: Powering the Future As the global energy demand continues to rise, the role of Energy Engineers is becoming increasingly crucial. Energy Engineering is a new yet exciting and unique field of engineering that equips students with a diverse set of skills to address the complex challenges in energy. Energy engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines engineering, science, and economics to address the challenges and opportunities of energy production, optimization, distribution, and consumption. Energy engineering is crucial due to the great potential it holds for innovation in tackling climate change and influencing the trajectory of our future. As an Energy Engineer, you have the power to make a real difference in the world. Energy Engineers are at the forefront of the energy revolution, designing and optimizing renewable energy systems, such as solar power plants, wind farms, and geothermal energy technologies. They also develop and implement efficient energy solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of human activities, increase energy access and affordability, and enhance the reliability of energy supply. Across the world, the demand for Energy Engineers is growing rapidly as industries and countries embark on the energy transition needed to reach ambitious carbon emission targets. If you become an energy engineer, you have the rare chance to create and implement ground-breaking solutions that can dramatically reduce the environmental effect of energy production and consumption. At Penn State University, our Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering at University Park, which is the nation’s first ABET-accredited energy engineering program, prepares students to be successful leaders in advancing the technology and management of energy; they become innovators and entrepreneurs in the energy sector; they become educators, practicing engineers, and national leaders in the energy and associated environmental health and safety, policy and economic fields. To learn more about our Energy Engineering program, check out the attached video or visit the program website at https://lnkd.in/ebd2Ef3B John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering; Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences; Penn State University https://lnkd.in/eVxWBNf2

Engineering design assumptions shapes the future of renewable energy projects. The simplicity and accuracy of the assumptions are two opposite faces of the same coin. The art of merging the unkowns while reducing the constructability risks of the design builds the value of the project. Investing in design engineering shapes the future of any organization. A point for discussion!

Engineering principles, like the laws of nature, can’t be defied without consequence. The recent blackout in Broken Hill underscores the vital importance of sound engineering practices. Any engineering concept should undergo trials before full-scale implementation or mass production to identify and resolve unforeseen issues. Without localised trials, the Government’s goal of achieving 82% renewable energy on the grid by 2030 is likely to face unexpected challenges, which could be extremely costly or even impossible to fix post-implementation. The most prudent approach would be for the Government to conduct targeted local trials to assess the feasibility of its renewables ambition and address potential issues in a controlled setting before scaling up.

Use of GIS in Water Resource Engineering: GIS is essential in water resource engineering, enabling the integration of diverse spatial data for watershed assessment, pollution source identification, and water distribution system optimization. Through spatial analysis and modeling, GIS supports informed decision-making and the development of sustainable solutions for water management. Energy Saving Opportunities through Energy Audits: Energy audits present valuable opportunities for energy savings. By evaluating energy usage and pinpointing inefficiencies, audits guide the implementation of measures such as equipment upgrades, system optimizations, and renewable energy integration. This process not only reduces energy consumption and environmental impact but also leads to long-term cost savings.

The integration of hydrokinetic turbines in a ship's design as described involves a complex yet innovative approach. Let's break down this concept: Location and Design of Turbines:Bulbless Bow Installation: The hydrokinetic turbines are to be installed in the bulbless bow of the ship. This positioning allows them to remain submerged in all operational conditions except when the ship is dry-docked. The bow area is strategic for capturing water flow as the ship moves. Three Bulb Structure with Turbines: Each of these bulbs contains eight tubes arranged in a circular pattern, which house the hydrokinetic turbines. This design ensures efficient water flow through the turbines, maximizing energy capture. Turbines Spanning the Length of the Vessel:Full-Length Utilization: The turbine system extends along the length of the vessel, harnessing water flow across the entire ship. This maximizes the surface area for energy capture and ensures a comprehensive utilization of the water flow for energy generation. Multifaceted Energy and Hydrogen Production:Energy Harvesting: As the ship moves, water flows through these turbine chambers, generating electricity through hydrokinetic energy conversion. Hydrogen Production: The electricity generated can be used to power onboard electrolyzers for hydrogen production. This aligns with the concept of green hydrogen maritime innovation, utilizing renewable energy for clean fuel production. Interchangeable Anodes and Isolation Sections:Modular Design: The turbine system features interchangeable anodes, facilitating easy maintenance and replacement. This modularity is crucial for long-term operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Isolation Sections: The presence of isolation sections throughout the turbine tubes or chambers allows for individual control and maintenance of each section without affecting the entire system. This design enhances the safety and reliability of the system. Engineering and Design Challenges:Hydrodynamic Efficiency: Careful design is required to ensure that the installation of these turbines does not adversely affect the ship's hydrodynamics, including its speed and maneuverability. Structural Integration: Integrating such a complex system into the ship's structure poses significant engineering challenges. It requires careful consideration of weight distribution, structural integrity, and safety. Maintenance Accessibility: The design must ensure easy access for maintenance and replacement of parts, considering the harsh marine environment and the need for regular upkeep. Environmental and Efficiency Benefits:Renewable Energy Utilization: This system represents a significant step towards sustainable maritime practices by utilizing renewable energy sources for ship operations. Reduction in Carbon Footprint: By generating electricity and hydrogen fuel onboard,

🌍 Shaping a Greener Future: The Role of Piping Design Engineers in Renewable Energy 🌱 With the accelerating shift to renewable energy, the demand for skilled piping design engineers is on the rise. As we build the infrastructure for green hydrogen, solar, and biofuels, piping engineers bring essential expertise to manage fluid and gas systems efficiently and sustainably. Their work now goes beyond traditional oil and gas, helping to shape safer, scalable, and eco-friendly solutions in energy. 🌞 What Makes Their Role Crucial? ·        Green Hydrogen: Designing complex pipelines that safely handle hydrogen under high pressures and extreme temperatures is vital. ·         Solar & Biofuel Projects: Efficient fluid transport systems improve project reliability and reduce environmental impact. ·        Sustainability: Engineers are critical in minimizing material waste and lowering carbon footprints across new energy projects. As we advance toward a low-carbon economy, piping engineers are the unsung heroes enabling resilient and sustainable energy systems. Let’s celebrate these skilled professionals working behind the scenes in our energy transition journey! 💼⚡ #RenewableEnergy #Engineering #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #SustainableFuture #PipingDesign #CleanEnergy #EngineeringExcellence

French-based engineering and technology company Technip Energies has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the Viking CO2 transportation and storage network The contract for the project, developed by Harbour Energy and bp, entails the design of the #CO2 transportation system. According to BP, the project has been under development for three years and has now reached FEED phase Once operational, Viking CCS is expected to be one of the largest CCS projects in the world, aiming to capture and store 10m tons of CO2 a year by 2030, up to a third of the UK’s target. This could rise to around 15m tons by 2035 With an independently verified storage capacity of 300m tons of CO2 across the depleted Viking gas fields, it could potentially unlock up to £7bn ($8.85bn) of investment across the full CO2 capture, transport, and storage value chain between 2025 and 2035, and provide an estimated £4 billion of gross value add to the Humber and its surrounding areas Viking CCS will reuse existing pipelines and utilise decommissioned gas fields in the Southern North Sea to provide #UK industries with a competitive option for the transport and storage of their #co2emissions “The Humber region has long been a global leader in the energy sector, and Viking CCS will help to protect around 20,000 jobs in local industries, while also creating up to 10,000 jobs during construction across all cluster projects,” said Harbour Energy’s Viking CCS project director Graeme Davies #hydrogen #hidrogeno #greenhydrogen #energy #energia #energie #energytransition #transicionenergetica #energialimpia #hidrogenoverde #cleanenergy #industria #UNIDO #decarbonization #emissionsreduction #descarbonizacion #valuechain #hydrogenstrategy #suezcanal #sczone #electrolysis #electrolyzer #greenhydrogen #electrolyser #pem #soec #ev #electrification #electricvehicles #fcev #bev #soe #aem #cathode #anode #h2 #oxygen #greenelectricity #water #energy #mena #renewableenergy #renewablehydrogen #greenhydrogen #idrogenoverde #hydrogènevert #hydrogenenergy #hydrogenstrategy #hidrogenioverde #hidrogenoverde #hidrógeno #hidrogenio #wasserstoff #wasserstoff #onshorewind #solarenergy #hydroenergy #ifc #afc #H2Med #irena #indiabusiness #greenhydrogen #renewablehydrogen #h2lligence #renewableenergy #canaldesuez #sokhna #masdar #cmacgm #emethanol #hydrogènevert #hydrogène #windenergie #hydrogenenergy #hydrogenfuel #hidrogenoverde #hidrógeno #hidrogenioverde #idrogenoverde #idrogeno #hidrojen #windpower #windenergy #menaregion #hydrogenfuelcell #giz #hydrogeneurope #northafrica #ifc #iea #ebrd #eib #europe #cop28 #cop28uae #waterstof #greenfuel #greenammonia #ebrd #greenmethanol #irena #saf #desalination #seawater  #greenfertilizers #greenfertilisers #greenfuel #greenmethanol #egypt #cairo #blueeconomy #world_bank #un #worldbankgroup #greensteel  #saharamarocain #subsaharanafrica #greenfert #canaldesuez #suezcanal #redsea #mediterraneansea #greenbunkering #bunkering  Osama Fawzy

It’s been 22 years since I had a dream which vividly laid out a plan for how to solve a looming power crisis in Mid Norway and reduce global emissions from natural gas. The idea became a project and went through all decision gates to FID, but lack of CCS support led to it being cancelled in the end. https://lnkd.in/d9tYPcVa Europe is in a dire need for guaranteed base-load production and balancing power in lieu of the massiv deployment of renewable power generation. Projects like this can ensure Europe reaches its goals in 2030, 2040 and 2050 as well as succeeding with REPowerEU https://lnkd.in/dtVGTSsf There are no technology showstoppers for this concept, readily available turbines etc and there are enough offshore geologic storage available in Europe. No time to loose

Navigating the Future of Coal Power: Life Cycle Management in Energy Transition In today's rapidly changing energy landscape, understanding the life cycle management of coal power plants is crucial for ensuring sustainable operations and compliance with evolving regulations. This comprehensive course equips professionals with the knowledge to effectively manage decommissioning, preservation, repurposing, and recommissioning processes. Key Benefits of Attending • Gain insights into flexible operations and their role in energy transition • Learn best practices for managing coal power plant life cycles • Understand regulatory frameworks and environmental considerations • Explore innovative strategies for repurposing coal plants for new energy solutions Your Expert Instructor The course is led by a seasoned professional with extensive experience in energy management and policy development. With a background in engineering and over 20 years in the energy sector, the instructor has successfully guided numerous projects through complex transitions, ensuring compliance and sustainability. Participating in this course is essential for those looking to stay ahead in the energy market and contribute to a more sustainable future. Download the course brochure today to learn more: https://rdar.li/yp4YWJr #EnergyTransition #CoalPower #SustainableEnergy #LifeCycleManagement #Decommissioning #EnergyPolicy #RenewableEnergy #FlexibleOperations #EnergyManagement #EnvironmentalSustainability