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
- agricultural sciencesagricultural biotechnologybiomass
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuels
Programme(s)
Call for proposal
H2020-LC-SC3-2018-RES-TwoStages
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
7545 PN Enschede
Netherlands
Participants (10)
52134 Herzogenrath
5234 GH 'S-hertogenbosch
106 71 Athina
1861 Meise Wolvertem
1040 Bruxelles
5612 AE Eindhoven
47443 Moers
2800 Kgs Lyngby
Participation ended
06560 Valbonne
06560 Valbonne