Curtin University of Technology and Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Pty Ltd (PCF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on coal gasification research and development.<\/p>\n
The five-year agreement gives PCF access to expertise and facilities at the Curtin Centre for Advanced Energy Science and Engineering, led by Professors Chun-Zhu Li and Hongwei Wu.<\/p>\n
PCF is developing a US$2.7billion manufacturing plant in Collie, Western Australia, using innovative clean coal gasification technology to transform sub-bituminous coal into urea, which can be used for fertilizer.<\/p>\n
Curtin\u2019s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Development, Professor Linda Kristjanson, said the agreement would help to further strengthen the coal gasification technical expertise in WA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Curtin Centre for Advanced Energy Science and Engineering has some of the leading expertise in coal and biomass gasification in the world,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis team also has seven years of experience working with Collie coal, which will be invaluable as Perdaman builds its operations.\u201d<\/p>\n
PCF Chairman and Managing Director, Vikas Rambal, hoped the agreement would be the beginning of a long-term relationship aimed at developing gasification technology and providing an opportunity for students to put theory into practice at a world class gasification facility.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are using proven gasification technology to develop coal into urea and view the relationship with Curtin as a way to share our skills and expertise in that area,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognise the importance of linking the expertise offered by Curtin with the practical knowledge provided by PCF.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis agreement is mutually beneficial for both parties and provides clear benefits for local industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Curtin Centre for Advanced Energy Science and Engineering is a new Curtin research centre which has more than 30 researchers and an array of advanced facilities and analytical instruments. The Centre aims to be a centre of excellence in the field of energy science and engineering in the world.<\/p>\n
Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Pty Ltd is a part of Perdaman Industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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