Activities

The scientific and technical work of Fit4Micro is divided into 8 main work packages. The technological project activities will develop a hybrid microCHCP Micro Turbine unit reaching TRL-5, running on sustainable liquid biofuels. In addition to the technological work, the project also includes specific activities on socio-economic and environmental sustainability, public perception of the Fit4Micro solution and the regulatory framework and policies.

PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT

Coordination activities of the project, mainly focused on the proper implementation of the work plan, organization of project meetings, communication with the Commission and technical support to the consortium.

BIOFUEL PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY

Implementation of a suitable and sustainable biofuel for the Micro Turbine. Here, the main steps will include: the production of hydrotreated HPO from woody biomass, the removal of inorganic contaminants from the residue-derived FPBO, the analysis and standardisation of fuel quality and the final evaluation of the full value chain.

FLAMELESS COMBUSTION FOR LIQUID FUELS DEVELOPMENT AND HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIAL ASSESSMENT

Project activities of this work package will be focused on: determination of long-term stable, high-temperature, oxidation-resistant materials for the combustion chamber and turbine wheels. Development of optimized liquid fuel atomizers and flameless combustors for the use of liquid biofuels. Conduction of a detailed experimental test campaign to evaluate the performance of the new combustors.

IRRGT HUMIDIFIED MICRO GAS TURBINE

This work package is focused on the development of a very high efficiency two-stage microturbine implementing a novel Intercooled Regenerative Reheat Gas Turbine thermodynamic cycle. The microturbine will be coupled to a humidification technique to further enhance the thermodynamic efficiency and increase the flexibility of the heat/power ratio.

INTEGRATED HYBRID TRIGENERATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION

This work package aims ay defining 4 use cases of the Fit4Micro solution. In particular, activities will concern the development of robust and efficient control strategies, together with the testing of a system demonstrator for the two most promising use cases.

LCA, SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT AND PUBLIC PERCEPTANCE

Analysis and determination of the environmental sustainability performance of the microCHCP system fueled with HPO and of the socio-economic impact of the Fit4Micro technology on the society. Determination of the public acceptance of the mGT based microCHCP system together with the analysis of the gender impact assessment for the microCHCP system.

POLICY, MARKET ASSESSMENT, TEA & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Analysis and identification of relevant policy regulations that will impact development and exploitation of the Fit4Micro technology; assessment of current and future markets impacting the microCHCP sector and the uptake of the innovative solution in the coming years; development of the business case for the hybrid microCHCP system.

DISSEMINATION, COMMUNICATION & EXPLOITATION

Dissemination and Communication activities will be focused on: a continous communication of the project achievements; a strong dissemination of the project results to a wide audience of potential adopters of the Fit4Micro solution; the establishment of a dialogue between the consortium and the stakeholders operative in the sector of micro cogeneration.