Research and Development Projects for a Bright, Sustainable and Circular Energy Future
Our Current Research Topics
Fuel Preparation
The critical challenge for small-scale waste-to-energy conversion is the variability in the nature of alternative fuel sources. All waste streams react differently in different circumstances, which can cause multiple problems for fast thermochemical conversion.
Gas Cleaning
Depending on the ways in which gas is used, there are different purity, calorific, and tar standards that need to be sustained in order to ensure cleanliness and safety. Pure gas combustion is currently the lowest in terms of these factors, and usage in a ceramic Solid Oxide Fuel Cell is the highest standard.
Gas Conversion
There are always new technologies evolving in the field of gas to electricity conversion - from the classic use of engines, to steam engines, ORC, Free Piston Engines, and/or Solid Oxide Fuel Cells.
Research Topics - Fuel and Fuel Preparation:
Organic Waste Streams in Germany for Power Generation - Updated Study
Testing of Gasification Characteristics of Multiple Fuel Sources
Testing of Biochar from Gasification as a Fertilizer
Testing of Biochar for the Radioactive Particle Filtering of Gas
Testing of Sewage Sludge for Small Scale Gasification
Evaluation of Waste Oil Drying Systems for Waste Streams with High Moisture Content
Development of a Clinker Breaker with a Gasification Reduction Zone
Pore-Burner for Low-Quality Synthesis Gas with Chlorine and Sulfur Contamination
Automation of Clinker and Ash Removal Systems for Fluctuating Waste Streams in Small Scale Gasification.
Automated Large Scale Production of Water Plants for Conversion to Biochar for Carbon Sequestering
Development of an Optimized Pyrolyzes System for Biochar Generation
Post-Treatment of Biochar from Sewage Sludge to Reduce Toxic Compounds
Development of an Integrated Sludge Dryer on a Waste-Oil Basis
Phosphate Regeneration from Sewage Sludge Gasification on a Small Scale
Research Topics - Gas Cleaning:
Hot Gas Cleaning of Particles, Sulfur, Sulfur Oxide, Chlorine, and Specific Tar Components for Effects on Ceramic Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
NoX Reduction of Combustion Processes
Development of a Pressure Fabric/Ceramic or Sinter-Metal Filter for Small Scale Gasification.
Research Topics - Gas Conversion:
Automated Biomass and Solar Energy Grid Balancing and Peak Shaving System for Developing Countries
Development of a Free-Piston Engine for the Conversion of Low Quality Synthesis Gases
Evaluating the Use of a Frauscher Steam Engine
Testing of SOFC Ceramic Fuel Cells
