Curtin University
Curtin University of Technology is a modern and dynamic institution with a reputation for relevant and innovative industry-based activities and quality teaching programs. Research at Curtin has always been characterised by focusing on practical applications and research and development of innovation. Curtin pursues excellence in all its endeavours and post graduate education is a priority.
The Woodside Hydrocarbon Research Facility at Curtin, headed by Professor Robert Amin, focuses on innovative solutions for the oil and gas sector. Professor Amin initially suggested to Woodside that it turn a problem into a solution by using gas hydrates as a transport medium and devise a way of improving the 'accepted quality'. Soon after, during the commissioning of another innovative technology, a small anomaly gave rise to a new concept in gas processing - CryoCell® (previously known as the LNG Micro-cell). The unique element of this process is its ability to separate gas contaminants, such as carbon dioxide, and remove them from the system as an integral part of the process. This has enabled the technology to be developed as a competitive gas sweetening process. This innovation has attracted significant world-wide interest from gas producers, process engineers and fabricators of plant and equipment.
Curtin is a significant shareholder in Cool Energy and a key partner in the company's future development. Curtin has assigned the CryoCell® patents to Cool Energy with a full commitment for technology transfer and to ensure there is a thorough understanding of the CryoCell® technology. Under Professor Amin's leadership, Curtin developed the Basis of Design and process configurations for the CryoCell® demonstration.
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