Group introduction

We are the Green Box Systems Group comprising Jorge Caeiro, Mark Pettigrew, John Simmons, and Nassia Tzelepi. We are undertaking this project as part of our Masters course in Energy Systems and the Environment at the University of Strathclyde in the UK. For details of the University please see the University of Strathclyde web site, and for details of the postgraduate course please see the ESRU web site.

Summaries of our career histories and interests in this project are given below

Jorge Caeiro

	Jorge Caeiro
	EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
	Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc. University of Strathclyde, Scotland	1999-present
	Chartered Marine Engineer	1991
	Postgraduate Course in Mechanical Engineering ( MEng. ) - Thermodynamics - University of the Algarve - Portugal Marine Engineer ( BEng) Nautical College Infante D.Henrique,Lisboa ,Portugal	1997 1989
	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Secondary School Mathematics Teacher Ministry of Public Instruction Manager and Technical Responsible of an Engineering Surveyours office for the Insurance Industry Peritosmar - Lisboa Technical Manager of Sewage Works Administracao e Gestao de Sistemas de Salubriedade - Lisboa Merchant Navy Engineering Officer Portline,Angonave,Transinsular ( Assistant Engineer up to First Engineer )	1998-1999 1993-1995 1991-1993 1989-1991
	PROJECT INTERESTS
	Economical/Financial analysis of Investment Projects. Application of Fuel Cells Systems to Industrial Processes Thermal processes . Energy and Environmental Management

Mark Pettigrew

	Mark Pettigrew
	EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
	Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc. University of Strathclyde, Scotland	1999-present
	C.Eng. M.I.Mech.E	1994
	Mechanical Engineering BEng.(Hons) University of Strathclyde, Scotland	1989
	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Mechanical/Plant Engineer/Production Management Roche Products Ltd, Dalry, Scotland. Large Scale Vitamin and Fine Chemicals Manufacturing Facility	1989-present
	*Mechanical Engineer* Project and technical support *Plant Engineer* Chemical process plant Management of teams of multiple discipline supervision and craftsmen. Budget accountability for revenue account of circa Ł1.1M. Asset management of plant and equipment. Decomissioning and destruct management of 3000 Tonne/annum capacity Vitamin B plant. *Central Services Engineer* Implemenation of SAPr3 Maintenance Module Central maintenace workshop/building trades resource management.
	Production Mangagement
	Technical management of final step production of Vitamin C 13,000T/annum. Asset management of final product forms plant and automated packing line. Technical and quality develpment of step. Development and implementation of new SAP business processes for production planning.

	*Utilities Plant Engineer* Chemical process plant Management of teams of multiple discipline supervision and craftsmen. Budget accountability for revenue account of circa Ł1.3M. Asset management of plant and equipment. Co-generation plant ( 44MW generating ). 3 off 90 Tonnes/hr, 60 bar, gas/ gas-oil fired steam boilers. 20MW refrigeration and forced draught cooling towers. Nitrogen and compressed air plant. Biological waste water treatment plant. *Change Management Experience* Development and implemntation of continuous improvement change programme. Detailed design and implementation of business process re-engineering.
	PROJECT INTERESTS
	Project management Feasibility of biofuel power schemes Thermodynamic behaviour of fuel cells Innovative solutions

John Simmons

	John Simmons
	EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
	Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc. University of Strathclyde, UK	1999-present
	C.Eng. M.I.Mech.E	1990
	Mechanical Engineering B.Sc.(Hons) University of Bath, UK	1985
	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Project Engineer/Project Manager Trinity House Lighthouse Service, UK	1989-1999
	*Project Manager* Navigation buoy engineering Improved cooperation between Engineering and Operations Managed performance improvement and design upgrading program New buoy design and development to reduce life costs Quality management and auditing to ISO 9001 *Project Engineer* Lighthouse automation and solarisation projects Prepared project proposals, project and site work plans, cost estimates Designed and procured lighthouse installations, systems, and structures Implemented solarisation of navigation buoys *Commissioning Engineer* Brought new automated lighthouse systems into service on site
	Project Engineer UK Atomic Energy Authority, Harwell	1985-1989
	Project management and design for remote handling development Prepared proposals and completed commercial facility projects Undertook design analysis to crane standards Concept design and development of equipment
	PROJECT INTERESTS
	Project management Integration of energy and fuel cell systems Environmental impact assessment Web site

Nassia Tzelepi

	Nassia Tzelepi
	EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
	Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc. University of Strathclyde, UK	1999-present
	Physcis Degree (Hons) University of Crete, GR	1999
	PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
	Physics Researcher Foundation of Research & Technology (FORTH), GR	3/99 - 9/99
	Polymer identification using laser spectroscopy Data Analysis Programming for fast data analysis
	Young Researcher CERECO SA & Laser Physics Lab, University of Crete, GR	9/97 - 1/98
	Formation of thin superconducting films using Laser Ablation Characterisation of the films' superconducting properties
	Systems Operator Computer Center, University of Crete, GR	10/94 - 6/96
	System and User Support
	PROJECT INTERESTS
	Technical aspects of fuel cell power plants Thermodynamics of fuel cell systems Environmental impact assessment Web site