Imagine growing special algae that act like tiny oil factories, powered by solar panels that only take the light they need. This oil is then cooked down using two different methods to create clean jet fuel. To make it easy for investors, the project creates a digital simulator that acts like a 'test drive' for the factory before any money is spent on construction.
Investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plants is risky due to technical uncertainties and high capital costs. Current production chains often struggle with clogging, water waste, and inefficient energy use.
A lab-scale reactor featuring a CSTR coupled to a TR, high-pressure pumps, and high-temperature filters. Additionally, a digital decision tool and marketplace for SAF technology selection were developed.
If you are a fuel provider dealing with high carbon emissions — this project developed a production chain using lipid-rich microalgae that creates Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This allows you to diversify fuel sources and meet environmental targets.
If you are a plant developer dealing with high investment risks — this project developed a 'test before invest' decision tool. It provides technical and economic indicators to de-risk the setup of an algae-to-fuel facility.
If you are a shipping company dealing with strict fuel regulations — this project developed a biocrude upgrading process. This provides flexibility to switch production between aviation fuel and shipping fuel based on market demand.
The project provides a human-centered decision tool designed for a 'test before invest' approach. This allows investors to simulate technical and economic indicators to de-risk their investments before committing capital.
Yes, the project uses mechanistic models specifically to increase the scalability of the Hydro-Thermal Liquefaction (HTL) process and designs continuous reactors to reduce clogging.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project delivers a marketplace of technological solutions and equipment for investors.
The system integrates semi-transparent photovoltaic panels that convert specific light spectrums into electrical power to support the algae cultivation reactor.
The project runs from 2023-10-01 to 2027-09-30, with experimental plants already being commissioned in the first 18 months.
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, consisting of 11 partners across 6 countries. With a 36% industry ratio (including 4 industrial partners and 3 SMEs), there is a strong link between the 5 universities and the actual market application, ensuring the research is driven by industrial needs.
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