Descripción del proyecto
Evaluación del rendimiento de los dispositivos de medición para mezclas de gas natural enriquecido con hidrógeno
La transición a una energía más verde y la implantación del hidrógeno requieren infraestructuras preparadas para este elemento. Las redes europeas de gas natural y las mezclas de gas natural enriquecido con hidrógeno (H2NG) ofrecen una solución para la transición energética, pero hasta ahora se ha investigado poco. El equipo del proyecto THOTH2, financiado con fondos europeos, tiene por objeto investigar tecnologías de medición y desarrollar protocolos de ensayo específicos que permitan una reutilización segura y eficiente de las infraestructuras de gas natural para el uso de hidrógeno. Mediante el desarrollo de metodologías específicas y a través de actividades experimentales, el equipo del proyecto evaluará el rendimiento de los dispositivos de medición instalados con diferentes porcentajes de hidrógeno mezclado al gas natural, hasta el 100 % (hidrógeno puro). De este modo, en THOTH2 se sentarán las bases de una sólida infraestructura del hidrógeno y se contribuirá a alcanzar el objetivo de la Unión Europea de neutralidad en carbono para 2050.
Objetivo
How maximize hydrogen (H2) blending potential in natural gas (NG) networks, supporting European energy system decarbonisation? The answer lies in the need of a systemic, multi-disciplinary approach to make NG infrastructure resilient to the challenges of tomorrow. Industrial and research players’ competences are required. In this framework, THOTH2 consortium focuses on energy measurement value chain and instruments’ ability to accurately measure physical parameters of H2NG mixtures with increasing H2 percentages, up to 100%. Including gas TSOs, DSOs, metrological and research institutes and academia, THOTH2 consortium has all competences and skills to reach the goals of i) define standards to evaluate the metrological performances of measuring devices at different H2 blending rates (up to 100%), ii) verify safety and durability of the same devices, and iii) suggest future needs to overcome the observed barriers and limitations. SNAM competences in managing NG assets are essential for the coordination and synergic integration of the 14 partners, recognized as experts in NG and H2 industry (GRTGAZ, GAZ-SYSTEM, Enagás, INRETE), metrology (CESAME, INRIM, METAS), H2 blending technologies and measuring devices design, engineering, and R&D activities (UNIBO, INIG, FBK, ENEA, CSIRO). The communication and dissemination strategy by GERG will give visibility to project’s results, including contributions to Mission Innovation 2.0 and EURAMET projects. THOTH2 vision will lead to an acceleration towards H2 economy, contributing to REPowerEU and NextGeneration EU objectives. The project impact potential includes the establishment of a R&D Hub center, including THOTH2 partners and Advisory Board members, to translate into valuable results achieved by the project, aiming to i) the development/update of international standards, ii) foster innovation in the field of H2NG blending measuring devices, and iii) supporting H2 value chain development leveraging on the EU gas infrastructure
Ámbito científico
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfossil energynatural gas
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydrogen energy
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Programa(s)
- HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility Main Programme
Régimen de financiación
HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation ActionsCoordinador
20097 San Donato Milanese
Italia