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The M&E models can be combined with mechanical, structural and architectural models to make a complete “virtual” building.That lets us see how systems interacts with other aspects of the design, and also allows us to assess compliance.”.

How do you create the models?.“It’s all done in software suites which I learnt to use at Bryden Wood.Usually, I work in a project team alongside other people under the direction of a Project Manager.

People with different design disciplines within Bryden Wood will work together.There may also be external consultants working on the same projects.”.

What’s the academic part like?.

“Bryden Wood are currently sponsoring my HND in Building Services Engineering at Southbank University.Chemicals such as formaldehyde and potassium carbonate that are used in the production of plastics such as PEEK, POM, PTFE, and PVDF can be produced with captured carbon dioxide instead of fresh carbon feedstock.

By reducing the need for carbon feedstock by reusing captured CO. 2. , we will make progress toward a carbon neutral synthesis of industrial plastics..In line with this, other chemicals, such as methanol and methane, can be replaced by bio-methanol and bio-methane, which are synthesised from biomass and wastewater sources.

Using sustainable methods to produce bio-methane and bio-methanol in place of fossil fuel derived versions, helps reduce the total amount of fossil fuels circulating in the industrial plastics industry and, therefore, the extent to which emissions are generated.. A study by Gabrielli et al, investigating the benefits of carbon capture, used the visual below to show how each system works and how the captured carbon is being reused (Figure 1)..Figure 1: via Gabrielli et al: illustrating a comparison of ‘business as usual’ chemical production against CCS and CCU via direct air capture with carbon storage (DACCS) techniques.