Energy & Environment Division

About this network

We provide our members with a professional and social network for learning and developing potential business opportunities.  They can access relevant events and networking opportunities with peers and associated industry groups.

Our members include engineers working in:

• The energy supply industry
• Energy intensive businesses
• Energy and environmental consulting, education and R & D
• Energy technology and software development
• The supply, promotion or implementation of energy conservation technology and systems

Our work focuses on these key areas:

• Energy policy development
• Energy conservation technology
• Fossil fuel supply security and cost
• Renewable energy technology
• Energy system development

Who can join?

The Energy and Environment Division network is of particular relevance to those working, studying or researching in the energy and environmental engineering sector.

However, membership is open to all members of Engineers Ireland.

How to join

If you are already a member of Engineers Ireland, you can join any number of Regions, Divisions and Societies in our Members Area

It is free to join our network, and once you join, you can: 

• Use our discussion forum
• Post comments on articles and blogs
• Join the Contacts Network to locate and send messages to other professionals

Events

We run a series of evening lectures each year to promote the latest thinking in energy and environmental engineering.

All our events allow members to make contacts and network with their peers and industry representatives, and contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The majority of our lectures are broadcast live as webcasts on Engineers TV or are available as recordings from the website.

Chairman

• Jim Gannon
• Chartered Engineer
• RPS Group
• Floor 2, Block 2 
• Old Dun Laoghaire Road
• Co. Dublin
• Tel: 01 2020870
• Mob: 087 9023390
• Email: jim.gannon@rpsgroup.ie

Vice-Chairman

• Gerry Duggan
• Broomfield
• Malahide
• Co. Dublin
• Tel: 01 8460433
• Mob: 087 2931593
• Email: gerryduggan100@eircom.net

Secretary

• Aidan Burke
• Chartered Engineer
• 33 Villa Park Avenue
• Navan Road 
• Dublin 7
• Tel: 01 4066023
• Mob: 086 8225600
• Email: aburke@cif.ie

Liaison Committee Representative

• Larry Staudt
• Chartered Engineer
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Dundalk
• Co. Louth
• Tel: 042 9370252
• Email: larry.staudt@dkit.ie

Council Rep

• Kevin Geoghegan
• Intel Ireland
• Collinstown Industrial Park
• Leixlip
• Co. Kildare
• Email: kevin.geoghegan@intel.com

Details of our autumn and winter programme of events will be posted here in September.

East Cork Pipeline System and Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline

By Brian Sheehan, Bord Gáis Networks

March 23, 2010

Content

• Background to projects
• East Cork Pipeline System
• Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline
• Overview of Pipeline Construction Activities

Download East Cork Pipeline System and Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipline (PDF)

Whitegate Independent Power Plant

By Declan Lynch, Bord Gáis Energy

March 23, 2010

Content

• WIPP project summary
• Project Development
• Key project milestones
• Eirgrid circuit routes
• 450 MW CCGT power plant
• Current status

Download Whitegate Independent Power Plant (PDF)

Networks Services Centre Building

By Maurice Scully, Bord Gais Networks

March 9, 2010

Content

• The concept
• The building
• The innovation

Download Networks Services Centre Building (PDF)

Carbon capture, transportation and storage

An opportunity for clean, fossil-fueled power generation in Ireland?

By Richard Vernon, SLR Consulting Ireland

March 4, 2009

Content

• Carbon capture and storage
  • What it is and why we need it
  • The technology and our experience to date
  • Who is driving it and where the money will come from
• The Irish position
  • Policy context
  • Sources and sinks
  • Options

Download Carbon Capturte, Transporation and Storage (PDF 5.61 mb)

Review of the security of  Ireland's access to commercial oil supplies

Presentation to a joint meeting of the Energy and Environmental Division, Engineers Ireland and the Energy Institute

By Liam M. O Cleirigh, Eng, FIEI, FIMECH E,

February 4, 2009

Background

• Ireland ranks third in EU for oil consumed per capita
• Oil will remain the dominant fuel through to 2020-25
• 52% share of energy supply
• March 2007, Energy White Paper goal: “…rebalance the strategic oil reserves by maximising Ireland’s whollyowned stocks of oil and the level of stocks held on the island, subject to increased storage availability and value for money considerations.”
• February 2008, DCE$NR commissioned PGI/BÓC to review the security of  Ireland's access to commercial oil supplies

Download Review Of The Security Of Ireland's Access To Commercial Oil Supplies (PDF 1.28 MB)

Energy Costs - Recent Trends & Future Prospects

Presented by Cathal Gallagher, Bord Gáis Networks

3 February, 2009

Content

• Background
• World Gas & Oil Reserves
• Irish Gas Network
• Gas Supply/Demand
• Gas Pricing – Trends – Outlook
• Energy Competitiveness
• Sustainability
  

Download Energy Costs - Recent Trends & Future Prospects (PDF 1.5MB)

Potential Benefits of Electric Vehicles on Electricity System, Fuel Imports & Emissions

Presented by Dr David Timoney, Dean of Engineering, UCD. Mr. Paul Smith, Manager, Asset Strategy, Power Generation, ESB

10 January 2009

Content

• BEV – Battery Electric Vehicles
• HEV – Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• PHEV - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Drive Cycles and Vehicle Fuel Economy
• Battery Characteristics (NiMH & Li-ion)
• Fuel Economy & CO2 Emissions
• Conclusions
  

Download Potential Benefits of Electric Vehicles on Electricity System, Fuel Imports & Emissions (PDF 2.2MB)

Electric & Hybrid Electric Vechiles- Design & Fuel Efficiency Issues

Presented by David Timoney & William Smith, School of Electrical, Electronic & Mechanical Engineering, University College Dublin

10 January, 2009

Content

• BEV – Battery Electric Vehicles
• HEV – Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• PHEV - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Drive Cycles and Vehicle Fuel Economy
• Battery Characteristics (NiMH & Li-ion)
• Fuel Economy & CO2 Emissions
• Conclusions
  

Download Electric & Hybrid Electric Vechiles - Design & Fuel Efficiency Issues (PDF 2.2MB)

Transmission Development Statement

Presentation to Engineers Ireland on behalf of Gaslink

4th November, 2008

Content

• Background to the Transmission Development Statement (“TDS”)
• Summary of supply and demand scenarios
• Summarise Network modelling results:
• Ability to accommodate Shannon LNG; and
• Ability to accommodate NI Salt Cavity Storage
  

Download Transmission Development Statement (PDF 1.1MB)

BGN network gas transmission infrastructure

November 4, 2008

Agenda

This presentation outlines the BGN Gas Transmission Network focusing on the robustness of this infrastructure in providing physically secure transportation of gas supplies for shippers and end users in Ireland

Download BGN Network Gas Transmission Infrastructure (PDF 3.43 MB)

Wavebob - Development of a Wave Energy Converter

Presented by Franc Mouwen, Wavebob

9 December, 2008

Content

• Changing climate and changing energy mix
• The wave energy resource that is out there
• Different roads lead to Rome
• One company that is going to get it
• With the right technology
• With the right strategy
  

Download Wavebob - Development of a Wave Energy Converter (PDF 5.3MB)

Smart Metering in Ireland – Utility Perspective

Presented by Paul Cullen, Manager, Business Process & IT, ESB

14 May, 2008

Content

• Context – the Electricity industry in Ireland
• Smart Meters – What are they & What do they impact ?
• Smart Metering in Ireland – Background
• Project Structure
• System Functionality
• Relevant International Experience
• Supplier Issues & Solutions
• Timeline
• Key Challenges
• Closing thoughts
  

Download Smart Metering in Ireland – Utility Perspective (PDF 0.8MB)

Considerations for the Roll-out of Smart Metering

Presented by Dave Robinson, Business Development Manager, Landis + Gyr

14 May, 2008

Content

• Justify why L+G might speak here tonight
• Define Smart Metering
• Discuss the main Benefits
• Look at Legislation & Policy
• Consider the basic system needs and components
• Look at where we might be going
• Consider a Business case
• Demonstrate that smart can be viable
  

Download Considerations for the Roll-out of Smart Metering (PDF 9.8MB)

Energy Management - Cost Management!

Presented by Elizabeth Muldowney, Sustainable Energy Ireland

6 May, 2008

Content

• Why are we here?
• Energy Prices & Competitive (dis) Advantage
• Energy management solutions
• Conclusion
  

Download Energy Management - Cost Management!(PDF 1.25MB)

Global Energy Challenge - Sustainable Energy Research at Georgia Institute of Technology

Presented by Tom Fuller, Georgia Institute of Technology

31 March, 2008

Content

• About the college and the Strategic Energy Institute
• Biofuels overview
• Transportation Challenge
• “Biodiesel”
• Hybrid Systems
• PEM Fuel Cells
• Research Approach
• Potential Cycling
• Robust System Design
• Flying On Hydrogen
  

Download Global Energy Challenge - Sustainable Energy Research at Georgia Institute of Technology (PDF 4.8MB)

Building Energy Rating (BER) of Commercial Buildings - Joint Technical Evening

Presented by Kevin O’Rourke, Head, Built Environment, Sustainable Energy Ireland

5th March, 2008

Content

• Ireland’s approach to BER
• The market arena: non-domestic buildings
• The scheme/ regime: BER
• TOOLS: Methodology: End Products
• PEOPLE: Competent persons
• SYSTEMS: Administration, databases, quality assurance
• Expected impacts
• Progress, research & consultation at EU level
• Live priorities/ next steps and conclusions
• Further information

Download Building Energy Rating (BER) of Commercial Buildings (PDF 0.5MB)

Renewable Energy - An Overview of Wind and Hydro Projects

Presented by Clodagh Mahony & Fionna O’Regan, Fehily Timoney & Company

17 October, 2007

Content

• Context – Irish RE development & targets
• Outline FTC renewable energy projects
• Examination development process for wind
• Development process for hydro-power
• FTC wind energy and hydro-power projects
• Other FTC renewable energy projects in brief
  

Download Renewable Energy - An Overview of Wind and Hydro Projects (PDF 3.36MB)

Harnessing the Power of Building Management Systems for Energy Efficiency

Presented by Sean Giblin, Cylon Controls

28 May, 2007

Content

• Irish Energy Context and EPBD
• Energy Management Tools
• Enabling Action
• Harnessing New Technology
• Case Study
  

Download Harnessing the Power of Building Management Systems for Energy Efficiency (PDF 3.06MB)

Biofuel and Biomass Firing Technologies

Presented by Dalkia

28 May, 2007

Content

• Part 1: Technologies and compatibility with biomass
• Part 2: Biomass as Fuel
  

Download Biofuel and Biomass Firing Technologies (PDF 1.59MB)

Natural Gas - Secure Energy for the Future

Denis Twomey, Bord Gáis Networks

21 February, 2007

Content

• Globalised gas market
• Security of Supply
• Infrastructure
• Fuel Diversity
• The Irish situation
• Gas pricing
• Transportation Tariffs
• International Wholesale Gas Prices
• Environment
• Summary
  

Download Natural Gas - Secure Energy for the Future (PDF 0.6MB)

Developing the Irish Wave Energy Resource Atlas

Presented by Pat McCullen, ESB International

18 November, 2006

Content

This presentation will show how the information derived can be used to estimate the available theoretical, technical, practicable and accessible wave power and energy resources (including seasonality) and also the performance of different types and configuration of wave power converter.

Download Developing the Irish Wave Energy Resource Atlas (PDF 0.05MB)

Irish Biofuels - A Laggard or a Leader

Presented by John Mullins, Bioverda

18 October, 2006

Content

• Introduction to Bioverda;
• Global Drivers of Biofuel Industry;
• Biofuel Technologies;
• The Case for Irish Biofuels;
• Case Study: Neubrandenburg, Germany
  

Download Irish Biofuels - A Laggard or a Leader (2.04MB)

Developments in the Irish Gas Industry

Presented by Marathon Oil Company

21 February, 2006

Content

• Exploration & Production Overview
• Marathon’s Operations in Ireland (Description & Brief History)
• Security of Gas Supply (The Longer Term Role of Marathon’s Kinsale Infrastructure)
  

Download Developments in the Irish Gas Industry (PDF 2.29MB)

Irish Wave Atlas 2005

Presented by Patrick McCullen, ESB International

1 November, 2006

Download Irish Wave Atlas 2005 (PDF 2.67MB)

Oil Outlook - ConocoPhilips

Presented by Neil O Carroll, Lead Executive - Ireland, ConocoPhilips

1 May, 2006

Content

• Forecasting
• Global influences
• Dieselisation in Europe
• Oil in Ireland
• Changing Face of Refining Supply to Irish Market
• A Large Opportunity For Ireland - Biofuels
• Scenarios for 2030
• How High Are Replacement Costs?
• U.S. Automotive Fuel Efficiency Prospects
  

Download Oil Outlook - ConocoPhilips (PDF 1.6MB)

Support Mechanisms for Renewable Energy

Presented by Bob Hanna, Chief Technical Advisor (Energy), Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources

25 April, 2006

Content

• Review of Types of Mechanism
• Review of Experience with Types
• Tentative Conclusions
• Issues for Ireland
  

Download Support Mechanisms for Renewable Energy (PDF 0.5MB)

Biofuels Directive – Implications for Ireland

Presented by Pearse Buckley, Biomass

31 March, 2004

Content

• Brief introduction to SEI
• Background to Biofuels Directive
• Biofuels Directive
• Ireland’s transport fuel use
• Biofuels options
• Achieving the Directive targets
• Related issues
• Summary & Questions
  

Download Biofuels Directive – Implications for Ireland (PDF 0.8MB)

Microturbine CHP Systems

Presented by Andrew O’Connell, F4energy Ltd

10 December, 2003

Content

• Introduction to F4energy Ltd
• Introduction to CHP
• Introduction to Microturbines
• Advantages of Microturbines
• High Efficiency Installations
• Financials of Microturbine Projects
• Carbon Taxation 2005
• Distributed Power Generation vs Centralized
• Movements in the Market
• Outlook for CHP Market –Eventual CHP Technology
  

Download Microturbine CHP Systems Part 1 (PDF 1.14MB)
Download Microturbine CHP Systems Part 2 (PDF 0.6MB)

Extra Low Energy Housing in Ireland – How far should we go to the ‘Passive House’?

Presented by Jonathan Jennings, Head of R&D Kingspan Century Homes

Content

• Current status
• Why change
• The future
• Low Energy Demand Buildings
• What is Passive House?
• Why build Passive in Ireland?
• Passive Design Solution for the Irish ClimateReduced Thermal Bridges
• Solar Gain
• Costs
  

Download Extra Low Energy Housing in Ireland – How far should we go to the ‘Passive House’? (PDF 1.9MB)

Energy Systems Modeling - A Framework for Portfolio Management of Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources

Presented by Tommer R. Ender, School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech

Content

• Motivation
• Energy Research at GT Ireland
• Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
• Overview of TOPSIS Decision Making Technique
• Neural Network Surrogate Models
• Parametric Hybrid Energy Systems Models
• Managing Risk from Renewable Energy Sources
• Moving Forward
• Summary
  

Download Energy Systems Modeling - A Framework for Portfolio Management of Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources (PDF 4.7MB)