Initially the centre will focus on software that makes it faster and easier to design "green" buildings, and create a blueprint for a solar-thermal power station.
TCE will also use its engineering expertise to find practical applications for novel nanotechnologies.
"Buildings account for 40% of energy consumption worldwide, so with the right technology we can make a real difference in this area" said Mr. A. P. Mull, CEO of TCE Consulting Engineers Limited.
"Meanwhile most leading universities around the world are developing nano-particles, which have the potential to bring immense benefit to society. We want to take the experimental work to the field in close cooperation with Qatar researchers and businesses" he added.
Opening at QSTP's new R&D facilities in late 2008, TCE QSTP-LLC will grow to around 14 staff, half of whom will be researchers.
Its first research projects will include:
• Creating software that assists the design of environmentally-friendly buildings. The tool will determine the optimal use of renewable energy sources, energy-efficient features and locally sourced materials to minimise a building's total energy "footprint".
• Studying and designing a solar-thermal power station, in which sunlight is concentrated and used to produce steam. TCE envisages building a pilot plant in Qatar to demonstrate and eventually scale-up the blueprint.
• Turning university nanotechnology research from around the world into practical engineering application products such as nano-fiber building materials, wastewater filters, and cladding windows with ultra-thin solar cells.
Dr. Tidu Maini, Executive Chairman of Qatar Science & Technology Park, said "Tata has some very exciting expertise in energy and the environment, two of QSTP's strategic focus areas. We are proud to be partnering with them to bring these innovations to life and further grow Qatar's knowledge-based economy."
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About Qatar Science & Technology Park
Qatar Science & Technology Park fosters the development and commercialisation of technology in Qatar, a rising star in the Arabian Gulf with the world's third largest gas reserves and a remarkable vision for human development. As part of the renowned Qatar Foundation, founded by the country's Emir, the science park is co-located with campuses of Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M, Weill Cornell and other premier universities. It provides research-friendly premises for companies from around the world, plus an incubator and investment for technology start-ups. Already EADS, ExxonMobil, GE, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, Shell and Total have joined Qatar Science & Technology Park, and its first phase of buildings open in mid 2008. www.qstp.org.qa
About TCE Consulting Engineers Limited
TCE Consulting Engineers Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited, the apex company of the Tata Group of Companies. TCE an ISO 9001-2000 certified organization, is recognized as one of the leading consulting engineering organizations in India. TCE offers comprehensive and integrated engineering services in the field of power generation (thermal, combined cycle, hydro, nuclear, non-conventional sources), power transmission and distribution, water supply, wastewater and sewerage treatment, irrigation and water resources, architecture and town planning, buildings, airports, roads and highways, industrial projects, chemical and petrochemical projects, mining, minerals and metallurgical projects and special (machine design) projects. TCE has successfully completed more than 4900 assignments in the above fields in India and abroad and associated with leading players globally over a period of more than 46 years since its inception in 1962. The services offered by TCE cover the entire gamut of project conceptualization to commissioning and include project management, pre-project activities, design engineering, procurement assistance, inspection and expediting, construction monitoring and commissioning support. Registered in Mumbai, TCE has design offices in several cities in India including Bangalore, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Jamshedpur. TCE also has overseas presence in USA, Africa, South East Asia and Middle East.
For QSTP:
Kerry Morris
Hill & Knowlton
For TCE:
N W Ranadive
TCE Consulting Engineers Limited
Qatar Science & Technology Park fosters the development and commercialisation of technology in Qatar, a rising star in the Arabian Gulf with the world's third largest gas reserves and a remarkable vision for human development. As part of the renowned Qatar Foundation, founded by the country's Emir, the science park is co-located with campuses of Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M, Weill Cornell and other premier universities. It provides research-friendly premises for companies from around the world, plus an incubator and investment for technology start-ups. Already EADS, ExxonMobil, GE, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, Shell and Total have joined Qatar Science & Technology Park, and its first phase of buildings open in mid 2008. www.qstp.org.qa
About TCE Consulting Engineers Limited
TCE Consulting Engineers Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited, the apex company of the Tata Group of Companies. TCE an ISO 9001-2000 certified organization, is recognized as one of the leading consulting engineering organizations in India. TCE offers comprehensive and integrated engineering services in the field of power generation (thermal, combined cycle, hydro, nuclear, non-conventional sources), power transmission and distribution, water supply, wastewater and sewerage treatment, irrigation and water resources, architecture and town planning, buildings, airports, roads and highways, industrial projects, chemical and petrochemical projects, mining, minerals and metallurgical projects and special (machine design) projects. TCE has successfully completed more than 4900 assignments in the above fields in India and abroad and associated with leading players globally over a period of more than 46 years since its inception in 1962. The services offered by TCE cover the entire gamut of project conceptualization to commissioning and include project management, pre-project activities, design engineering, procurement assistance, inspection and expediting, construction monitoring and commissioning support. Registered in Mumbai, TCE has design offices in several cities in India including Bangalore, New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune and Jamshedpur. TCE also has overseas presence in USA, Africa, South East Asia and Middle East.
For QSTP:
Kerry Morris
Hill & Knowlton
For TCE:
N W Ranadive
TCE Consulting Engineers Limited
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