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POLlution Know-how and Abatement

Description du projet

Vers une économie de l’hydrogène exempte de pollution

À l’heure actuelle, la production d’énergie repose essentiellement sur les combustibles fossiles, ce qui entraîne inévitablement une augmentation des émissions de CO2. Le chemin qui mène à une énergie neutre en carbone passe par la substitution des combustibles fossiles par des sources renouvelables. Le projet POLKA, financé par l’UE, vise à répondre aux problèmes liés à la combustion de l’hydrogène, notamment les dommages matériels importants causés par les instabilités thermoacoustiques et la question du retour de flamme. En combinant des expériences, des simulations numériques et des techniques analytiques, POLKA mettra l’accent sur la création de nouvelles connaissances physiques et d’outils de simulation avancés à l’appui du développement de systèmes de combustion à hydrogène. De plus, il proposera un programme de formation intégrée unique dans le domaine de l’innovation, de l’exploitation et de l’entrepreneuriat, ainsi que d’abondantes ressources de formation en libre accès.

Objectif

Combustion of hydrogen from renewable sources is an emerging technology that can replace fossil fuels and so provide carbon-neutral energy. The goal of POLKA is to solve serious technical problems, which are unique to hydrogen combustion: thermoacoustic instabilities and flashback. Thermoacoustic instabilities are large-amplitude pressure oscillations caused by an escalating interaction between the flame and acoustic waves; they tend to occur unexpectedly and cause major hardware damage. Flashback is the dangerous phenomenon of the flame propagating backwards into components not designed for high temperatures. The ultimate vision of POLKA is to create new physical insight and advanced simulation tools, so as to underpin the development of hydrogen-fuelled combustion systems (gas turbines, aero-engines, boilers furnaces, etc). The methods to be used are a combination of experiments, numerical simulations and analytical techniques. Experimental validation of numerical and analytical results is a high priority. POLKA will train a cohort of 15 ESRs, each enrolled in a 3-year doctoral programme. The research project is divided into 15 interlinked sub-projects, each forming an individual PhD project for an ESR. The ESRs will be equipped with a wide portfolio of skills, including traditional academic research, and also transferable skills in outreach and gender issues. This will be supplemented by a unique integrated training programme in innovation, exploitation and entrepreneurship. Secondments are an important part of the training programme. The ESRs will develop an innovation-oriented mind-set and have excellent career perspectives in the renewable energy sector. The POLKA website will feature an extensive range of open-access training resources, which will be maintained beyond the formal end of the project. POLKA has a balanced consortium, both in terms of gender (5 female and 6 male main supervisors), and in terms of sector (6 academic and 4 industrial beneficiaries)

Coordinateur

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE ROYAL CHARTER
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 606 345,12
Adresse
KEELE UNIVERSITY FINANCE DPT
ST5 5BG Keele
Royaume-Uni

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Région
West Midlands (England) Shropshire and Staffordshire Staffordshire CC
Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Liens
Coût total
€ 606 345,12

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