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


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

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     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 £1.1M. 
  • Asset management of plant and equipment. 
  • Decomissioning and destruct management of 3000 Tonne/annum capacity Vitamin B plant.

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    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 £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. 

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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     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

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