WP1 Exploitation and business plan: Market and Stakeholder Analysis has been carried out based on the markets of the identified KERs in the three business cases (gas separation, pervaporation and membrane distillation). A mixed approach consisting of data-driven analysis and interviews with project external and internal players has been used. 12 KERs were identified.
WP2 Coordination: Overall administrative and contractual management of the period has been carried out including e.g. data management plan, templates, timely submission of official reporting. Project Technical Committee and General Assembly meetings took place regularly. Internal communication tool (Teams group) has been established and regular updates performed.
WP3 Membrane evaluation and scale-up:
- During the second reporting period, for MD line two parallel lines of activity were pursued to produce high-performance membranes using scalable methods: Development and scale-up (21 x 21 cm) of supported PGVL membranes (Proof of Concept parallel tests), functionalized with AFAS coating and prepared using GVL as a green solvent. Roll-to-roll industrial implementation of AFAS coating on commercial GVS membranes for the AGMD pilot, with validation through AGMD testing and aging protocols using industrial rinsing water
-For GS line characterization and testing of the third generation Al-CMSM for single and mixture gas permeation, the selection of the membranes for the prototype and the scale up of the membrane manufacturing process up to 50 cm length. Specifically, for the third generation of membranes, composite supported alumina carbon molecular sieve membranes (Al-CMSM) were prepared.
- For PV line, TNO and CTI have been working on the development and scaling up MC HybSi AR membranes. The primary selected membrane for demonstration phase of the MEASURED project was the MC Zirconia-HybSi AR membrane to be developed by CTI and as a backup option, the MC HybSi AR membrane developed by TNO using sequential coating approach was selected.
WP4 Engineering and construction: Detailed engineering and health and Safety analysis of the systems were carried out for PV and MD line. As there is uncertainty regarding the GS line of this deliverable. The initial objective of the Gas Separation (GS) demonstration was to connect the pilot system to the outlet of the methanation reactor at Engie’s Gaya platform, However, in M25, Engie decided to close the Gaya platform with immediate effect. An amendment request has been submitted.
WP5 Technology evaluation:This second reporting period was dedicated to exchange Data with WP3 and WP4 in order to integrate in the pilot conception for the three-demonstration line industrial constraints, SHE aspects, regulation rules and operating conditions with two benefits : a better design of the demonstration line and a clear indication of the connections, power and fluid supplies , Process Hazard Analysis and Implementation conditions.
WP6 Modelling: Task 6.1 aims at both studying the membrane properties and module design, on one hand, and at developing simplified modelling tools (Process Modelling Components, PMCs) to be later included into the process modelling environment (PME) to simulate the whole process and estimate energy consumptions, costs and environmental impact. These PMCs are called reduced order models, and their development represented the major focus of the RP2. In parallel to the model's development, EURECAT is working on task 6.2 for the environmental and social impact.
WP7 Dissemination and education: The project results, goals and expected impacts are disseminated and communicated to identified target groups, stakeholders and public audience, through participation to strategic events, website regular updates, Social media posts (LinkedIn, Twitter), press releases, newsletters, project video, promotional material (leaflet, poster and roll-up, public project presentation).
