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
19 December 2024
TU Delft investigates compact CO₂ capture technologies for flue gases
Capturing CO₂ from flue gases is essential for a CO₂ neutral future. However, current installations are often almost as large as the factories themselves, which hinders widespread implementation. In a new project, TU Delft researchers are exploring innovative concepts to make these installations smaller. To achieve this, they are collaborating with SDS Separation.
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.
30 August 2024
Albert Rijkens at Focus
How do we make shipping greener?
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.
