My primary responsibility was to find answers to the engineering unknowns in our capture system in order to inform decisions about the demonstration plant. The key areas of the system I investigated were the calciner type and manufacturer, the oxygen and CO2 sorbent supply and the post-capture system manufacturer.
To solve the unknowns, I applied an iterative, problem-solving approach, detailed in the infographic. The approach centred around making direct contact with suppliers to understand what was technically and economically feasible. I evaluated suppliers’ proposals to provide an evidenced opinion. I was organised in writing up and synthesising meeting insights to keep the team informed of my progress.
Through this process, I initiated conversations with over 40 suppliers across the world, including China, USA, Germany, and India. Although many proposals were not used directly, the research I provided allowed the engineering team to make more informed decisions about the equipment and materials needed for the demonstration plant, bringing Heimdal closer to its initial goal, and its future scaling.
Furthermore, I noticed when talking to suppliers that many did not know what Heimdal did, so I took the initiative to help develop the Heimdal brand and narrative, and collaborated to create a website around this."\
