Descrizione del progetto
Valutare le prestazioni dei dispositivi di misurazione per le miscele di H2NG
La transizione verso un’energia più verde e l’implementazione dell’idrogeno richiedono infrastrutture pronte per l’H2. Benché le reti di gas naturale dell’UE e le miscele di H2NG offrano una soluzione per la transizione energetica, finora sono state condotte poche ricerche in tal ambito. Il progetto THOTH2, finanziato dall’UE, si propone di studiare le tecnologie di misurazione e di sviluppare protocolli di prova dedicati, per consentire una riconversione sicura ed efficiente delle infrastrutture di gas naturale per l’uso di idrogeno. Sviluppando metodologie dedicate e attraverso attività sperimentali, il progetto valuterà le prestazioni dei dispositivi di misurazione installati con diverse percentuali di H2 in miscela con il gas naturale, fino al 100 % (H2 puro). In questo modo, THOTH2 getterà le basi per una solida infrastruttura dell’idrogeno e contribuirà a raggiungere l’obiettivo dell’UE di neutralità carbonica entro il 2050.
Obiettivo
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
Campo scientifico
- 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
Parole chiave
Programma(i)
- HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility Main Programme
Meccanismo di finanziamento
HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation ActionsCoordinatore
20097 San Donato Milanese
Italia