Transforming Energy Sustainability: The Integrated Energy Programme

This study utilises the material performance indices and ANSYS Granta database to examine three different casing pipe buckling scenarios, including the buckling with corrosion potentials and buckling with impact and long-term service temperature conditions. Consequently, after numerical evaluations and ranking, three new material grades are identified to outperform P110 Grade with the best material candidate being BS 145. 

This project aims to improve impact toughness while adding self-healing capability to high-performance composites. The project will explore novel new materials utilising click chemistry and containing a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) capsule‐based self‐healing material linked together with a graphene-based filler to counterbalance the reduced tensile strength resulting from the embedded capsules. 

Design a novel remote recovery system for the decommissioning of concrete mats from the seabed with the use of baskets to recover to the back deck of an offshore support vessel. The system will eliminate the need for divers, improving Health & Safety outcomes and standardising operational costs. 

To develop an in-house capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers at the nano-scales structural level to drive scientifically led new product design and development. 

Blue hydrogen is an energy carrier derived from natural gas that presents an opportunity for decarbonisation as well as a potential source of more environmental damage if not implemented correctly. This research is focused on the impact of blue hydrogen on the United Kingdom’s net zero policy goals by carrying out lifecycle assessment, value chain analysis and policy analysis. 

This project will focus on design and analysis of hydrogen storage in small vessels.  The study will involve calculations of the project volume quantities and weight optimisation using analytical methods and then supported with finite element analysis for the structural analysis. 

The development of a techno economic model will allow for hydrogen storage methods to be assessed and expanded to a large scale. This research serves to identify and propose/resolve large scale hydrogen storage issues with the economic feasibility of subsea storage technologies, benefit the hydrogen economy by providing an analysis for the scalability of subsea storage and contribute towards the development of novel storage solutions for hydrogen gas in the transition to renewable energy sources. 

The project is assessing the potentials in utilising RE in reducing the rate of GHG emissions, while providing economic value down the line of the project lifespan. The research will be interrogating the current challenges - environmental, economic and social barriers to full implementation of RE projects in developing countries. The main aim of the study would be to design a management framework that could guarantee economic value creation and retention throughout the lifespan of various RE project(s). 

A consistent challenge in AM is poor interlaminar bond. There are limited materials that have been studied for AM application, especially in different conditions. This research investigates the behaviour of additive manufactured polyamide 6 with nanofiller and fibre reinforcement in dry, high temperature and wet conditions. 

The aim of this research is to undertake a critical investigation of the factors that could facilitate renewable energy growth as a mechanism to improve energy security in Togo and its impact on the environment and the socio-economic development. 

Engineering a holistic asset integrity management governance framework for electrical power systems assets and companies. 

Thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) in comparison to other pipes have proven beneficial features due to its flexibility which includes being non-corrosive. However, during TCP manufacturing, certain defects may be induced in it because of certain parameters, and this can affect the pipe performance of the pipe in the long. The objective of this research is to provide an in-depth investigation into defect formation, the effect of these defects and characterisation of these defects during manufacturing. 

The research is investigating ultra-precision machining of brittle or hard materials (Si/SiC) via MDS on the effects of input parameters such as tool geometry, workpiece grain size, etc., on the machinability of these materials. Optimisation of the machining process input variables, such as cutting speed with respect to machining process output variables such as material removal rate will be carried out. 

This project aims to transform the way people understand renewable energy and the challenges they face, using creative artwork to provide educational posters for better understandings.  

Hydrogen is expected as a next-generation clean energy to replace a fossil energy. Several porous and nonporous structured ZnO nanotubes will be synthesized to research the effects of wall structures in hydrogen gas sensing. To synthesize porous and nonporous ZnO nanotubes, the sputtering power is adjusted, and the process time is controlled to fix the wall thickness of all samples. 

Sustained Casing Pressure is the most challenging well integrity problem in the oil and gas industry. This is caused by the gas migration in the annulus, resulting in a pressure increase at the wellhead. This research will use machine learning algorithms to understand the phenomenon of SCP and make a predictive model for brownfield data. 

This research applies multi-criteria decision making for the screening, selection and experimental qualification of best performing materials for use as a hybrid permanent barrier system in plug and abandonment of HPHT oil and gas wells to achieve well integrity restoration and long-term isolation of reservoir fluids from the wellbore.