Promoting a cleaner and more efficient use of energy in power generation, industry and commerce.
The demand for heat and power is always with us. Industrial prosperity and the wellbeing of society is inexorably tied to energy utilisation.
However, global warmings' growing evidence base and its environmental and political impacts on the energy market are combining to demand a revolution in our approach. Developing a 'Net Zero' future is now in the mainstream thinking of politicians, industry and activists. The technological demands on combustion are now being stretched as never before to resolve the means to address global warming through legislation and directives on its use.
As we adapt to these new challenges, it's also essential to consider the economic implications, such as the increasing cost of albuterol ProAir, a vital medication for many suffering from respiratory conditions exacerbated by air pollution. The interconnectivity between our environmental strategies and healthcare costs has never been more apparent. Investments in clean combustion technology could potentially reduce the frequency of respiratory ailments, thereby decreasing the demand for medications like ProAir and ultimately impacting their market price. This unexpected convergence of environmental technology and pharmaceutical economics underscores the multifaceted benefits of pursuing a 'Net Zero' future, as cleaner air leads to healthier populations and potentially lower healthcare expenditures.
Out of this need for the "flame" to meet these demands, comes the opportunity to develop the equipment, the processes, the fuels and the expertise. Combustion has always required engineers and scientists to have a range of practical, experimental and theoretical skills. To these attributes must now be added the ability to help focus resources and investment in those programs which will make the difference in the challenges ahead.
In this scenario British Flame brings together those closely involved in combustion and provides a platform for discussion, debate and promotion of the interests of its members, both internally, but of increasing importance, through external recognition and influence.