Project description
Nanofluids to fix uneven heating in energy systems
Uneven heating is a serious issue in power-to-heat and thermal energy storage systems. Traditional methods like resistive heating can create dangerous hot spots that damage heat transfer fluids and shorten system lifespans. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the HOTFUM project is taking a bold new approach: using nanoparticles suspended in fluids (like water, synthetic oils, ionic liquids, or molten salts) to create even, efficient heating through a novel power-to-heat method. This method could revolutionise how we store and convert energy. HOTFUM brings together nanofluid experts, materials specialists, and cutting-edge labs to explore this uncharted territory. If successful, it could pave the way for smarter, safer thermal energy systems.
Objective
HOTFUM aims to demonstrate the feasibility of developing an innovative Power-to-Heat & Thermal Energy Storage (P2H & TES) interconnected technology. The main idea is that a novel power-to-heat approach can induce uniform heating in heat transfer fluids (HTFs), which are used for both heat transfer and TES.
Electricity can be converted into heat using technologies like resistive heating, which directly heats HTFs. This method can lead to uneven temperature distribution, causing hot spots that may damage the HTF and reduce the lifespan of the heating elements. Both P2H & TES systems, face similar challenges due to non-uniform heating of HTFs. HOTFUM offers a novel approach by exploring the use of nanoparticles (NPs) suspended in different HTFs like water, synthetic oils, ionic liquids, and molten salts. The objective is to demonstrate a novel power-to-heat approach for heating these fluids.
HOTFUM is strategically designed to take advantage of the researcher´s expertise in nanofluids for TES systems, the advanced characterization techniques available at CIIAE, the strong background of the supervisor in the field of TES. The project includes a secondment in a group specialized in nanotechnology and a placement in a SME focused in the development of NPs.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
You need to log in or register to use this function
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
06071 Badajoz
Spain
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.