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The role of combustion science and technology in low and zero impact energy transformation processes

Dreizler, Andreas ; Pitsch, Heinz ; Scherer, Viktor ; Schulz, Christof ; Janicka, Johannes (2021)
The role of combustion science and technology in low and zero impact energy transformation processes.
In: Applications in Energy and Combustion Science, 2021, 7
doi: 10.26083/tuprints-00019650
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Item Type: Article
Type of entry: Secondary publication
Title: The role of combustion science and technology in low and zero impact energy transformation processes
Language: English
Date: 2021
Year of primary publication: 2021
Publisher: Elsevier
Journal or Publication Title: Applications in Energy and Combustion Science
Volume of the journal: 7
Collation: 12 Seiten
DOI: 10.26083/tuprints-00019650
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Origin: Secondary publication via sponsored Golden Open Access
Abstract:

Predictions made by climate researchers are highly worrisome and demand rapid action to avoid the threat of climate catastrophe. Global energy systems must be transformed as quickly as possible by minimising or avoiding net greenhouse gas emissions. There is broad agreement on this goal, demonstrated by international treaties such as the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and the European Green Deal presented in 2019.

However, the practical measures required for the transition are the subject of heated discussion. Consensus on the goal, dissent on the pathway is how the situation can be summarized.

This opinion article aims to bring engineering sciences into the centre of the discussion. We are concerned that technological options that are important for our society from an ecological and economic point of view are being neglected. We plead for competition between all technological solutions to reach the goals in the best possible way and to consider feasibility, ease of transition, and economical and societal aspects.

We are convinced that the thermochemical utilisation of chemical energy carriers is an important component of future energy systems and is key to enabling climate neutrality. Biogenic and synthetic carbonaceous and carbon-free chemical energy carriers will be indispensable for reliable power generation and energy supply for mobility, industry, and buildings.

This opinion article is the result of intensive discussions between a group of more than fifty internationally renowned researchers who are scientifically engaged in thermofluids and energy process engineering. With this article we express our plea: Let us consider all options and explore new ideas that will move us towards a climate-neutral energy system!

Status: Publisher's Version
URN: urn:nbn:de:tuda-tuprints-196506
Classification DDC: 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 620 Engineering and machine engineering
Divisions: 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Institute for Energy and Power Plant Technology (EKT)
16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Institute of Reactive Flows and Diagnostics (RSM)
Date Deposited: 22 Sep 2021 08:32
Last Modified: 22 Sep 2021 08:32
URI: https://tuprints.ulb.tu-darmstadt.de/id/eprint/19650
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