The energy transition is essential to enable a sustainable future. While Europe aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, it’s also important to target energy independence and security. At Mechanical Engineering, we study multiple aspects within the energy landscape and contribute to accelerating its transition.
Our scientists work on decarbonising electricity generation, increasing energy efficiency, and electrification of industry, including energy conversion from renewable sources and synthetic fuels. We tackle non‐CO2 emissions in the energy production and utilization, including hydrogen production and propulsion approaches for mobile applications. We aim to optimise carbon capture, conversion, and storage technologies, alongside innovative approaches for atmospheric CO2 removal, to address hard-to-abate residual emissions. Finally, we’re deploying robust and resilient control algorithms to optimize energy production and distribution, ensuring maximum added value to the energy system, whether it's directed towards the grid, storage facilities, or conversion into hydrogen.
News
15 November 2024
Green ammonia remains a challenge, but researchers make significant progress
The production of ammonia, essential for fertiliser production, is responsible for almost 1.5% of global carbon emissions. This needs to be greener, which is why researchers have been looking for sustainable alternatives for years.
31 October 2024
Bachelor students develop model to better understand the chemical process of renewable fuels
A group of TU Delft bachelor students has developed, as part of the students’ minor in Computational Science and Engineering, a new model that accurately predicts the molecular properties of alkanes. This knowledge is crucial for the development of renewable fuels.
01 May 2024
Decommissioning and recycling offshore power cables
Master's student Wessel Bruinsma investigates how offshore power cables can be dug up and recycled when offshore wind farms 'run out' after 20 years.
16 February 2024
Green steel programme receives final approval, marking its official start
On 12 February, the Growing with Green Steel programme received official approval for a grant of more than 100 million euros from the National Growth Fund. Around 22 million euros of the total sum is destined for TU Delft. The programme aims to develop scientific knowledge and technology for sustainable steel production.
07 February 2024
Inaugural speech: ‘Trading heat for a sustainable future’
Commodifying heat. That is the ultimate goal of TU Delft professor of Heat Transformation Technology Kamel Hooman. In the future, consumers could store heat they do not use and sell it in a market. In this way, total energy loss could be halved. Crucial here is that heat can be efficiently stored and transported. Hooman will explain how he intends to achieve this in his inaugural speech on 7 February.
