Prof John Currie's Projects (44)

Annandale Distillery Mar 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2022
As part of the practise to make whisky, the fermentation processes result in CO2 emissions from the 6 x 12,000 litre wooden washbacks. Each fermentation lasts for 72 hours, producing CO2 for the whole process. Consequently, the distillery would like... Read More about Annandale Distillery.

Blackthorn Salt May 1, 2022 - Feb 28, 2023
Blackthorn Salt is a specialist food grade sea salt produced from Scottish sea water utilising an historic production process which is both sustainable and environmentally responsible. In-keeping with the company’s ethos of sustainable production, wh... Read More about Blackthorn Salt.

Mara Seaweed May 1, 2022 - May 15, 2023
Process intensification and decarbonisation of a seaweed drying process. This is an energy intensive process, requiring specialist heating equipment to control the heat supplied to seaweed drying appliances. This heating equipment has to-date typical... Read More about Mara Seaweed.

Dissident Distilling Feb 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2022
Dissident Spirits Ltd intends to employ a novel heating method in the production of Scotch whisky by using thermal oil as the medium of heat transfer, allowing the production to run entirely electrically, thus reducing our onsite carbon emissions to... Read More about Dissident Distilling.

RSE International Exchange Programme - CNR (Italy) May 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2023
Funds for 4 visits to ITC near Milan, Italy, sharing KE on energy, acoustics and net zero targets for construction

Phase I: Innovation and commercialisation of homegrown wood fibre insulation Jan 18, 2021 - May 31, 2022
A project that seeks to outline the innovation and commercial use of natural fibre insulation products in the UK. It will be based on a gap analysis of products that are currently available from natural fibre materials but are non-UK produced. Addit... Read More about Phase I: Innovation and commercialisation of homegrown wood fibre insulation.

Development of net-zero homes using a digital twinned building performance analysis Mar 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2025
Edinburgh Napier University is developing together with other consortium members the Edinburgh Home Programme that will demonstrate a new business model based on collaborative procurement, whole-life costings, development pipeline and greater standar... Read More about Development of net-zero homes using a digital twinned building performance analysis.

Early Years Buildings Net-zero energy comparison Sep 18, 2020 - Dec 18, 2020
The work performed in this project will help to clarify the route to net-zero carbon in non-domestic buildings by using building performance evaluation of two as-built examples of early years buildings. The implementation of methodologies for indoor... Read More about Early Years Buildings Net-zero energy comparison.

HyHo Silver Jan 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021
The objective of the project is to examine the practicality of the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) being able to offer a fuel cell / combined heat and power installation at a local jewellery company (Sheila Fleet), with the aim of helping to dec... Read More about HyHo Silver.

HyFive - SheilaFleet Jewellery Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - SheilaFleet Jewellery.

HyFive - OrkneyCheese Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - OrkneyCheese.

HyFive - NorthVet Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - NorthVet.

Hydrogen Powered Distillery for Orkney May 1, 2019 - Oct 14, 2019
A recent study undertaken under the Energy Technology Partnership (PJ0208-EUB) identified hydrogen energy solutions for a craft distillery based on the Islands of Orkney. The proposed solution of utilising locally generated hydrogen to displace both... Read More about Hydrogen Powered Distillery for Orkney.

Holistic Energy and Resource Integration for Distilling Dec 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Traditionally energy balance in distilling has focused around process function or operation. The intention of this study is to develop a holistic approach; which includes aspects such as availability and redundancy of energy producing and absorbing e... Read More about Holistic Energy and Resource Integration for Distilling.

Retrofit Evaluation of Non Domestic Buildings in Scotland prior to 4th Generation Heat Networks Oct 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2022
The development of a 4th generation smart heating and cooling network is an emerging technology to supply low carbon heat. However, the technology relies on low-temperature flow delivery temperatures whereas most existing buildings are designed to ru... Read More about Retrofit Evaluation of Non Domestic Buildings in Scotland prior to 4th Generation Heat Networks.

Tenement refurbishment trial Jan 14, 2019 - Feb 29, 2020
Thermal pre & post intervention trial evaluation of tenements in Central belt of Scotland. The trials will document and measure the process of surveying the dwelling, conduct U-value, thermography and desktop evaluations of the pre and post stages of... Read More about Tenement refurbishment trial.

North Lands Creative Jun 12, 2019 - Dec 11, 2019
North Lands Creative is the only open access dedicated glass studio in Scotland and one of a very small number in Europe.
Sustainability, perceived environmental impact and cost prevent the facility being used to its full potential and is restricti... Read More about North Lands Creative.

Inverted Hydro-generation Jul 10, 2018 - Oct 26, 2018
Inverted hydro-electrical generation concept realisation and proof of concept evaluation.

Orkney Distillery Apr 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018
Innovative energy resourcing options for a new build distillery.

The project aims to seek an optimal low-carbon design for a new-build distillery, with particular reference to local energy systems and environment in Orkney (local grid oversupplied... Read More about Orkney Distillery.

KTP City of Edinburgh Council Nov 3, 2014 - Aug 31, 2018
To develop an energy benchmarking, management and implementation strategy for a diverse building estate to meet the Council’s overarching sustainability strategy – ‘Sustainable Edinburgh 2020’ and beyond.

Innovate KTP no. 009555

ENEwall Dec 1, 2016 - Jun 29, 2018
Innovative Offsite manufacturing project on an energy efficient wall structure

Energy Performance - Scoping Study Feb 26, 2004 - Aug 31, 2012

Energy Optimisation for Craft Distilling Oct 12, 2016 - Feb 1, 2017
Traditionally energy balance in distilling has focused around process function or building. The intention of this project, focussing on Strathearn Distillery, is to develop a holistic approach which includes aspects such as redundancy of equipment an... Read More about Energy Optimisation for Craft Distilling.

Feasibility Study - Thermal & condensation analysis of a typical solid wall Apr 2, 2012 - Jun 5, 2014
BCA Insulation Ltd - Feasibility Study on Thermal & condensation analysis of a typical solid wall in a hard to treat property during a before and after refurbishment intervention

Re-Tek Ltd - Renewable Energy Assessment of warehouse Oct 10, 2011 - Oct 8, 2012
Re-Tek Ltd & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on the assessment on the choice of a renewable energy source for Re-Tek's office and warehouse facility in East Kilbride.

Port of Leith HA - Solar PV assessment of their properties Oct 10, 2011 - Oct 8, 2012
Port of Leith Housing Association & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on Solar PV sizing and economic analysis in their properties in Edinburgh

Feasibility Study Viability of Retrofitting of Solar Photovoltaic Panels Jun 1, 2011 - Sep 30, 2012
Malcolm Homes & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on Solar PV sizing and economic analysis

Feasibility Study Benfits if using Passiv Haus standard.... Jun 1, 2011 - Oct 8, 2012
SA Estates & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study into the benefits & options for the retrofit of an 18th C traditional Scottish House using th Passiv Haus standard.

The Morrison Partnership - The gap between design & build Oct 10, 2011 - Jun 5, 2014
The Morrison Partnership Architects & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on The gap between Design abd Build: construction compliance towards 2020

Solar PV Feasibility Project Jun 1, 2011 - Oct 8, 2012
Easthall Park Housing Co-operative & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on Solar PV sizing and economic analysis

Feasibility Study - Sustainability & energy efficiency of 3 new build home Apr 2, 2012 - Jun 5, 2014
Finex Joinery Ltd - Feasibility Study on The unstainability & energy efficiency of 3 new build dwellings in Aberdour, Fife.

(Concierge) Integration of energy monitor with SMART meters Sep 1, 2010 - Nov 30, 2011
There is an urgent need to address the imminent energy shortage and the 27% of UK energy usage, attributable to domestic consumers, in order to meet our national carbon reduction objectives. With the pending nationwide rollout of smart meters into 51... Read More about (Concierge) Integration of energy monitor with SMART meters.

Feasibility Study for energy efficiency improvements in tenements Jun 1, 2011 - Sep 30, 2012
Lanarkshire Housing Association & Edinburgh Napier University - Feasibility Study on Energy Efficiency Improvements in Tenements in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.

40c Water Heater Protype Testing Oct 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Analysis and data recording on a new water heater and assessment of new system adjustments

Shetland Craft Distillery energy analysis Dec 1, 2015 - Mar 31, 2016
With the emerging growth of this new industry sector, this project will seek to research and compile information pertinent to craft distilling in relation to energy use. Its main aim is to identify sources of existing information and produce a report... Read More about Shetland Craft Distillery energy analysis.

Energy Ideas Jan 1, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
Project: extended monitoring and evaluation of the performance of and user satisfaction with air source heat pump installations in older social housing stock

Retrofit Scotland Jun 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Evaluation of retrofit measures for Scottish housing

Development of solar collector for low pitch industrial profile roofing Jun 30, 2012 - Apr 30, 2014
This project seeks to integrate solar thermal technologies with proprietary industrial rooflight systems for new build and retrofit installation on industrial buildings.

Jacobite Cruises Mar 1, 2011 - Feb 28, 2012
The project we have been asked to help with involves the carbon footprint assessment of the company in both the new visitor centre and the vessels. The aim of the project is to a/ improve visitor experience and thus improve repeat visits to the area,... Read More about Jacobite Cruises.

Intro of enhanced energy efficiency measures into social housing modernisation prog Jun 11, 2012 - Jul 24, 2013
The feasibility study will compare the cost benefits of introducing previously trialled thermal and energy efficient technologies into four different ex-Scottish Special Housing Association (SSHA) properties versus and extensive renewal of the heatin... Read More about Intro of enhanced energy efficiency measures into social housing modernisation prog.

Process heat recovery feasibility study Jan 5, 2015 - Jul 31, 2015
Evaluate the application of a novel heat exchanger design for the food and drink sector.
This project was supported by Interface Food & Drink

KTP Building Contracts Agency (KTP006110) Jul 1, 2004 - Dec 31, 2009
To develop a range of high quality specialist sound and thermal insulation solutions compliant to Building Regulations for new build and retrofit market and a thermal assessment software model for business applications.

PERFECTION FP7 Jan 1, 2009 - Jul 24, 2013
PERFECTION is a coordination action for which the main objective is the development of a framework and a set of indicators concerning the overall quality of the indoor environment of buildings. The main focus is on issues such as comfort, health and... Read More about PERFECTION FP7.

Future Energy management of buildings Nov 4, 2014 - Jan 31, 2017
The focus of this proposal is to better understand how energy is consumed in SMEs through the analysis of real time data
and the development of SME energy management profiles, to study the potential to positively influence occupant behaviour towards... Read More about Future Energy management of buildings.