Project description
Efficient micro cogeneration engine powered by biomass
Micro combined heat and power systems are an energy-efficient technology that simultaneously provides heat and electricity to households and businesses. The vast majority of these cogeneration plants use natural gas and fossil fuels as their primary source. The EU-funded SmartCHP project will design a novel small-scale cogeneration engine using biomass to produce heat and electricity. The main novelty is the use of fast pyrolysis bio-oil from different biomass types in a converted diesel engine, which has been chosen for its high electrical efficiency. Integrated with variable renewables such as wind and solar, the new system will generate power from biomass when the electricity provided by wind and sun is unavailable, thereby, securing the supply of renewables.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generationcombined heat and power
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuels
- agricultural sciencesagricultural biotechnologybiomass
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation action
Coordinator
7545 PN Enschede
Netherlands
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Participants (10)
52134 Herzogenrath
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5234 GH 'S-hertogenbosch
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
106 71 Athina
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
1861 Meise Wolvertem
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
1040 Bruxelles
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5612 AE Eindhoven
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47443 Moers
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2800 Kgs Lyngby
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Participation ended
06560 Valbonne
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
06560 Valbonne
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.