Description
Alternative fuels engineers design and develop systems, components, motors, and equipment which replace the use of conventional fossil fuels as main power source for propulsion and power generation with the feature of using renewable energies and non-fossil fuels. They strive to optimise energy production from renewable sources and reduce production expenses and environmental strain. The alternative fuels employed mainly include Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), biodiesel, bio-alcohol as well as electricity (i.e., batteries and fuel cells), hydrogen and fuels produced from biomass.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
offshore renewable energy technologiesfuel gassystems development life-cyclesmart grids systemselectronicsthermodynamicsenvironmental legislationCAD softwarecircular economyenergy storage systemsengineering principlesenergy efficiencyfuel cell typestechnical drawingshealth, safety and hygiene legislationstatisticsrenewable energyoffshore constructions and facilitiesmechanicselectrochemistrymarket pricingalternative fuelspower electronicschemical productsvessel fuelsrail design engineeringmarine technologybattery chemistrybattery fluidsbattery componentsmechanics of vesselsaviation Englishrail infrastructureaviation standards and recommended practicesrail construction engineeringaerospace engineering
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareadjust engineering designsassess hydrogen production technologiesdispose of hazardous wastedevelop energy saving conceptsuse testing equipmentensure compliance with safety legislationpromote innovative infrastructure designdesign electrical systemsanalyse energy consumptionprovide information on hydrogenexecute feasibility study on hydrogenensure compliance with environmental legislationapprove engineering designconduct energy audituse thermal managementdesign electric power systemspromote sustainable energyperform scientific researchidentify energy needsplan maintenance activitiesuse sustainable materials and componentscontrol compliance of railway vehicles regulationsensure aircraft compliance with regulationtrain employeesprevent sea pollutionensure vessel compliance with regulationscreate technical plansinspect engine roomsdraft design specificationsdisassemble enginesanalyse production processes for improvementexecute feasibility studyanalyse stress resistance of materialscontrol productiondesign prototypesassess financial viabilityoperate battery test equipmentrecord test dataconduct performance testsuse maritime English