Research on the development of advanced materials and multiscale optimization by integrating nano-structured materials into advanced MultiScale energy systems
The aim of the project is to facilitate the access of a group of companies interested in the development of products and services with high added value through the transfer of knowledge from research activity, to the advanced expertise of UOC-INSAE in the field of development of nano-structured materials and their integration. complex energy systems and access to existing facilities on the HyRES research platform.
By implementing the results of the research carried out in partnership, Beia Consult International SRL will build a pilot installation with heat pumps using as heat source the energy accumulated in surface waters and wastewater. Testing different types of corrosion-resistant materials and evaluating the impact that water from different sources can have on the components of the installation. Thus, a class of thermal energy production equipment will be developed with a minimal impact on the environment using the thermal energy accumulated in wastewater and other surface sources. It also aims to increase the life of piping components in contact with water from various sources and other corrosive environments.
Project objectives:
- Construction of a pilot plant with heat pumps using as heat source the energy accumulated in surface waters and wastewater.
- Testing different types of corrosion-resistant materials and evaluating the impact that water from different sources can have on the components of the installation.
By implementing the research results, a class of thermal energy production equipment will be developed with a minimum impact on the environment using the thermal energy accumulated in wastewater and other surface sources.
The integration of nanostructured materials aims to increase the service life of piping components in contact with water from various sources and other corrosive environments.
Reducing CO2 emissions – heating systems using heat pumps are considered to be renewable energy recovery systems, and the energy produced has a much lower carbon footprint than systems that use fossil fuels.
Increasing the safety and security in operation of structures in contact with water from various sources – by integrating nanostructured materials we will create pipings resistant to bio-electrochemical degradation with application in multiple fields.
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