Video Presentations from Hub Assembly, Nov 5th 2014

Links to all the presentations made at the Assembly are now available on Vimeo.

The SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Annual assembly is a one-day event bringing together industrialists, academics and stakeholders to share experiences on the key challenges associated with implementing sustainable bioenergy systems. The UK had made significant progress in bioenergy research, development and deployment in recent years. However, many significant challenges remain.

Watch Dr Patricia Thornley’s introduction below or follow the links in the timetable to the presentations made at the Assembly in Vimeo and PDF format.

Registration (with coffee) starts at 9:45am
10.15	An overview of the SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Patricia Thornley, SUPERGEN Bioenergy Hub Director – Vimeo Patricia Thornley Overview – PDF
Session 1: Biomass feedstocks (10:30 – 11:45)
10.30	Promoting policy development and an EU Action Plan for the Woody Energy Crops Sector Kevin Lindegaard, Crops for Energy – Vimeo Kevin Lindegaard, Crops for Energy – PDF
10.45	An EU Funded Project to Encourage the Use of Short Rotation Coppice Willow for Bioremediation Chris Johnston, AFBI (NI) – Vimeo Chris Johnston, AFBI (NI) – PDF
11:00	Dry matter losses and greenhouse gas emissions from woodchip piles Carly Whittaker, Rothamsted Research – Vimeo Carly Whittaker, Rothamsted Research – PDF
11.15	Waste wood supply (and operational flexibility) George Stammers, Dalkia – Vimeo George Stammers, Dalkia – PDF
11.30	Questions & answers for Biomass feedstock session
11:45 – 12:00 Tea/coffee
Session 2: Bioenergy systems (12:00 – 13:30)
12.00	Modelling bioenergy systems Nilay Shah, Imperial College London – Vimeo Nilay Shah, Imperial College London – PDF
12.20	Real time control of gasifiers to increase tolerance to biomass variety and reduce emissions Ian Watson, The University of Glasgow – Vimeo Ian Watson, The University of Glasgow – PDF
12.30	The BIO-CAP Programme: Impacts of biomass feedstock properties on air/oxy combustion with carbon capture Karen Finney, University of Leeds – Vimeo Karen Finney, University of Leeds – PDF
12:45	Combustion of biogas Marc Fischer, Lancaster University – Vimeo Marc Fischer, Lancaster University – PDF
13.00	Integrating Intermediate pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion of biomass Tony Bridgwater, Aston University – Vimeo Tony Bridgwater, Aston University – PDF
13.15	Questions & answers for Bioenergy systems session
13.30 – 14:30 LUNCH
Session 3: Conversion and upgrading (14:30-15:55)
14:30	CFD Simulation of Catalytic Upgrading of Pyrolysis Vapour in FCC Riser Sai Gu, Cranfield University – Vimeo Sai Gu, Cranfield University – PDF
14:45	Photocatalytic bioethanol production as future green energy solution Aakash Welgamage, Robert Gordon – Vimeo Aakash Welgamage, Robert Gordon – PDF
15.00	Plasma catalytic gas cleaning for syngas from waste Paul Williams, University of Leeds – Vimeo Paul Williams, University of Leeds – PDF
15:10	Heating with wood – obstacles and drivers Jers Sig Andersen, Danish Technologisk Institut- Vimeo Jers Sig Andersen, Danish Technologisk Institut – PDF
15:25	Abatement of Smoke Emissions from Domestic Stove Combustion using a Novel Plasma Device Edward Mitchell, University of Leeds – Vimeo Edward Mitchell, University of Leeds – PDF
15:40	Questions & answers for Conversion and upgrading session
15.55 – 16:10 Tea/Coffee
Session 4: Wider Issues in Bioenergy (16:10 – 18:00)
16:10	Evaluating the GHG Impact of Bioenergy Systems using the DECC BEAC Calculator Andrew Welfle, University of Manchester – Vimeo Andrew Welfle, University of Manchester – PDF
16:25	MAGLUE – Measurement and analysis of bioenergy greenhouse gases: integrating GHGs into LCAs and the UK Value Chain Modelling environment Jeanette Whitaker, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster – Vimeo Jeanette Whitaker, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Lancaster – PDF
16.35	Research gaps for UK bioenergy feedstocks identified by a Rapid Evidence Assessment Susan O’ Brien, Ricardo-AEA – Vimeo Susan O’ Brien, Ricardo-AEA – PDF
16.50	UK Facilities for Bioenergy Science and Technology Martin Jones and Chiu Tang, STFC – Vimeo Martin Jones and Chiu Tang, STFC – PDF
17.05	Industrial-academic collaboration in bioenergy Brian McCarthy, KTN – Vimeo Brian McCarthy, KTN – PDF
17:20	Food-Fuel Interfaces in South Africa Video summary by Paul Adams, University of Bath Presentation by working groups at Assembly Food-Fuel Interfaces in South Africa – PDF
17:35	Questions & Answers for Session 4 then CLOSE
18:00	Poster Session with drinks reception
19:30 – Conference Dinner