Prof. Jun Peng

Sustainable Energy Engineering, University of Lincoln

Brayford Pool,  Lincoln

Bio

Jun Peng is a Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering in the University of Lincoln. He received his PhD degree from National Engine Combustion Lab (current State Key Lab of Engines), Tianjin University, China in 1996. After four years working experiences as research fellow in Brunel University and two years as senior development engineer in Ford Motor Company, he held the position of Lecturer since 2004 and Senior Lecture since 2007 in the University of Sussex. Prior to his current appointment, he worked as Professor in Engineering in the University of Bedfordshire. Jun Peng’s research interest lies in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and combustion with applications on flows and combustion in IC engines and, gas turbines. His recent research works have contributed to low-carbon and non-carbon power systems, etc. Jun Peng is a fellow of IMechE, chartered engineer recognised by IMechE and the member of Professional Review Committee of IMechE. He was an invited fellow of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and the Associate Editor of IET journal of Electronics Letters (SCI indexed) and a member of editorial board of Johnson Matthey Technology Review (SCI indexed).

Title

Hydrogen and ammonia combustion and emission control

Abstract

This talk is aiming to discuss and summarise the production and supply of hydrogen and ammonia then explore their combustion characteristics and required combustion technologies to support direct net zero emissions. As hydrogen can help internal combustion engines and industrial gas turbines to implement fast ignition and high temperature combustion, the difficulty for hydrogen storage and high NOx emissions generated by high combustion temperature needs necessary research outcome. Ammonia can be stored with liquid stage (for high energy density) easier than hydrogen, but it is difficult to get ignition and its low combustion temperature limits the combustion efficiency. Combining hydrogen and ammonia for dual fuel combustion can get a better solution if the fuel supply system can be developed well and the combustion control can be managed for ideal combustion phase. Characteristics of hydrogen and ammonia mixing preparation, combustion process and emissions will be important for the design and development of next generation net zero engines.