BOILERS, PUMPS AND VALVES
biomethane can be produced by methanisation of organic waste matter. Hydrogen production, on the other hand, is mainly the result of polluting petrochemical processes. ‘Green’ hydrogen, produced using processes that use electricity from renewable sources, is not currently widely available. In anticipation of use of emerging alternative fuels, Babcock Wanson burners have been designed to operate with one or more of these new types of fuel. In the case of hydrogen, the burners can incorporate a significant proportion of hydrogen in addition to traditional gas fuels. 100% hydrogen solutions are also available, although these require a bespoke combustion head for each project.
THE FUTURE: DOES IT BURN BRIGHT? This flexible approach to fuel is, Cecilia believes, vital: “What is key for the future is the possibility to change and combine fuels. Even now, with the energy shortages industry is experiencing, we are receiving a lot of requests to add multiple
fuel sources to our existing machines. I get the impression that the capability to combine fuels or to provide the customer with the flexibility to choose the most convenient fuel at that moment is where we are headed; the hybrid system. This is a challenge for the combustion head, which either needs to be able to deal with different fuel sources – very difficult when you consider the fuels’ different characteristics in the flame - or that needs to be interchangeable.” Delphine concurs: “I don’t think the future will be one solution. I think it is going to be a ‘plus’ solution.” Delphine and Cecilia are already working on
the next phase of burner development, and are passionate about their work. With the month of June host to International Women in Engineering Day, why do they think there are so women like them in engineering? “Women are working five hours more than men outside from the job” says Cecilia. “That is just unfair because the familiar loads, every load, must be shared. So, we need to help girls understand their rights and that they
have the right to find a job that can complete themselves, whatever that job is.” “Our schools need to put engineering as a real
choice for girls and communicate more, explain the different types of engineering jobs and why they are exciting” comments Delphine. “Many women who are good at maths and physics go into more caregiving roles, such as teachers. That is a good career, but probably a lot of these teachers could also have been great engineers if they were given the encouragement and opportunity. “I have been in this world full of men for more
than 20 years now but it is important for me to say that I have never met any problem, never experienced a lack of respect because I’m a woman. Engineering companies and the people who work in them are ready to have a woman as a colleague, as a manager. Just be good at your job and you will be listened to.”
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