Research Objectives:
- Lead the creation of innovative materials and methods for enhancing water efficiency in energy production.
- Reduce the reliance on freshwater for energy production operations.
- Transform the use of produced wastewater instead of freshwater in energy production into an economically viable and practical approach.
- Utilize lab-on-chip technology to provide insights into water-wise energy research.
- Incorporate artificial intelligence to shape robust water management strategies for diverse energy production contexts.
- Establish a comprehensive database detailing produced water composition across the energy sector.
- Investigate water treatment technologies suited for the energy sector.
Research Approach:
The consortium is committed to championing interdisciplinary research, fostering collaboration and innovation in water-wise energy solutions to cater to the unmet needs of the industry while fostering economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Proposed Research Solutions:
An advanced experimental toolkit:
- Lab-on-chip technology
- Coreflood systems
- Chemical package solutions
A robust computational framework:
- Molecular Simulations
- Artificial Intelligence
