In the second reporting period, the following work was performed:
WP1:
RP2: The WP1 has been completed, with the definition of the boundaries conditions and some technical elements relatd to the PCM TES and the demosites, as well as the submission of the D1.5
WP2:
RP2: On the basis on the design defined during RP1, the engineering of both TES prototypes has been initiated. The engineering of the PCM TES tank is alsmot finished, as well as the definition of the list of additional components. The engineering of the versatile TES is completed, as well as its manufacturing and instrumentation. The manufacturing of the new test loop dedicated to the versatile TES is almost finished, with commissionin expected to start in June 2024.
WP3:
RP2: The experimental tests of T2.1 anb the investigation among the portfolio of Roquette did not lead to the definition of a relevant PCM for the ComBioTES thermal storage. Thus back up solution has been considered. The deliverable D2.3 has been submitted.
WP4:
RP2: The preliminary design of the low-level control algorithms for automating the TES process is almost completed, with final developments to be made when the final lists of components, modes, operations etc... of the PCM TES prototype will be finlaized. An important work of clarification and interfaces has been made between the needs of each demo-site,n the existing components and the selection of hardware/sorfware.
WP5:
RP2: The final thermal applications for the demonstration of the PCM TES have been precised. The complete PID, including the definition of additional elements and components, of the PCM TES are almost finished for the DTU and the CEA-INES demo-sites. Most of the interfaces have been adressed and treated. The modes of operations have been detailled also. Regarding the versatile TES, the work of integration into IEE-CAS demo-site is on-going. The legal and administrative works for the transfert of properties have been initiated.
WP6:
RP2: The initial design of the impact and risk analysis framework, including the financial parameters calculation model. In addition, they developed the initial model for Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) calculation has been developed. Uncertainty analysis using the Monte–Carlo simulation method and a sensitivity analysis to assess impact of different parameters on LCOS has been adressed. First results on LCOS and LCA are available.
In addition, the website was developed, the dissemination materials finalized, the results were published and the participation in relevant international events assured.
