Group
introductionWe 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
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Jorge Caeiro |
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS |
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Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc.
University of Strathclyde, Scotland |
1999-present |
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Chartered Marine Engineer |
1991 |
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Postgraduate Course in Mechanical Engineering
( MEng. ) - Thermodynamics - University of the Algarve - Portugal
Marine Engineer ( BEng) Nautical College Infante D.Henrique,Lisboa
,Portugal
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1997
1989 |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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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 )
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1998-1999
1993-1995
1991-1993
1989-1991 |
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PROJECT INTERESTS |
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Economical/Financial analysis of Investment Projects.
Application of Fuel Cells Systems to Industrial Processes
Thermal processes .
Energy and Environmental Management
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Mark Pettigrew
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Mark Pettigrew |
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS |
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Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc.
University of Strathclyde, Scotland |
1999-present |
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C.Eng. M.I.Mech.E |
1994 |
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Mechanical Engineering BEng.(Hons) University
of Strathclyde, Scotland |
1989 |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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Mechanical/Plant Engineer/Production Management
Roche Products Ltd, Dalry, Scotland. Large Scale Vitamin
and Fine Chemicals Manufacturing Facility |
1989-present |
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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 £1.1M.
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.
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Production Mangagement |
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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.
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Utilities Plant Engineer
Chemical process plant
Management of teams of multiple discipline supervision and
craftsmen.
Budget accountability for revenue account of circa £1.3M.
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.
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PROJECT INTERESTS |
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Project management
Feasibility of biofuel power schemes
Thermodynamic behaviour of fuel cells
Innovative solutions
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John Simmons
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John Simmons |
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS |
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Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc.
University of Strathclyde, UK |
1999-present |
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C.Eng. M.I.Mech.E |
1990 |
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Mechanical Engineering B.Sc.(Hons) University
of Bath, UK |
1985 |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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Project Engineer/Project Manager
Trinity House Lighthouse Service, UK |
1989-1999 |
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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
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Project Engineer
UK Atomic Energy Authority, Harwell |
1985-1989 |
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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
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PROJECT INTERESTS |
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Project management
Integration of energy and fuel cell systems
Environmental impact assessment
Web site
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Nassia Tzelepi
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Nassia Tzelepi |
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EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS |
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Energy Systems and the Environment M.Sc.
University of Strathclyde, UK |
1999-present |
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Physcis Degree (Hons) University of
Crete, GR |
1999 |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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Physics Researcher
Foundation of Research & Technology (FORTH), GR |
3/99 - 9/99 |
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Polymer identification using laser spectroscopy
Data Analysis
Programming for fast data analysis
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Young Researcher
CERECO SA & Laser Physics Lab, University of Crete,
GR |
9/97 - 1/98 |
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Formation of thin superconducting films using Laser Ablation
Characterisation of the films' superconducting properties
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Systems Operator
Computer Center, University of Crete, GR |
10/94 - 6/96 |
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System and User Support
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PROJECT INTERESTS |
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Technical aspects of fuel cell power plants
Thermodynamics of fuel cell systems
Environmental impact assessment
Web site
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