Date: Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time: 17:30 - 18:30 CEST
Session code 5CO.13
Supercritical water gasification and oxidation
CO2-Assisted Supercritical Water Gasification of Model Compounds for Biogas Production from Wet Biomass
Short Introductive summary
Robert (‘Robbie’) Sait-Stewart is a 3rd year PhD student under the supervision of Dr Jun Li and Dr Leo Lue at the Unoversity of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Robbie joined the department in 2021 after completing an integrated masters in chemical engineering at the University of Leeds. His doctoral research focuses on the valorisation of wet biomass waste (sewage sludge, food waste, etc) via a novel hydrothermal conversion process called ‘supercritical water gasification’, which takes advantage of the unique properties of water above its critical point (373oC and 22.1MPa) to efficiently convert organic materials into H2-rich syngas. Robbie’s research approach combines experimental work with simulation-based methods, covering various themes. These include CO2 utilisation, kinetic and process modelling, and reaction mechanism studies. His research aims to help propel this technology to commercial viability, which will contribute significantly to sustainable energy production and waste valorisation.
Presenter
Robert SAIT-STEWART
University of Strathclyde, Chemical Engineering Dpt.
Presenter's biography
I am a third-year PhD Student who joined the University of Strathclyde after achieving a first-class MEng in chemical engineering at the University of Leeds. My work focuses on the valorization of wet biomass waste via supercritical water gasification.
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Co-authors:
L. Lue, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
J. Li, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
Session reference: 5CO.13.4