Imagine a gas stove that can switch from natural gas to pure hydrogen without exploding or creating pollution. This project does that for giant power plant engines. It creates a special burner design that keeps the flame stable and clean, even when using 100% hydrogen.
Power plants struggle to reduce CO2 emissions because replacing existing gas turbines is too expensive. They need a way to use hydrogen fuel without causing equipment failure or high NOx pollution.
A modified FlameSheet™ combustor and a set of numerical models for 3D turbulent flow and flashback prediction in hydrogen combustion.
If you are a utility operator dealing with high CO2 emissions from aging gas turbines — this project developed a retrofit-ready FlameSheet™ combustor that allows operation on 0–100% hydrogen blends. This enables you to decarbonize large-scale power generation without replacing the entire turbine.
If you are an industrial plant owner dealing with the need for high-temperature heat while reducing nitrogen oxides — this project developed a solution for turbines from 1 MW to 500 MW. It ensures low-NOx combustion (<9 ppmv) even at high firing temperatures.
If you are a turbine manufacturer dealing with the shift toward a hydrogen economy — this project developed validated numerical models and high-pressure rig tests. This allows you to offer hydrogen-compatible upgrades to your existing customer base.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost figures for the retrofit solution are not provided.
Yes, the project is designed for turbines ranging from 1 MW to 500 MW, making it applicable to both industrial and large-scale systems.
Based on available project data, the technology is based on the FlameSheet™ platform from Thomassen Energy BV, but specific licensing terms are not listed.
The project specifically targets low-NOx emissions of less than 9 ppmv during hydrogen combustion.
The project period runs from 2023-03-01 to 2027-02-28, aiming to reach TRL 6 by the end of the term.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 57% industry ratio, consisting of 4 industrial partners, 2 universities, and 1 research center across 3 countries (NL, DE, IT). This structure suggests a strong focus on commercial viability and practical application rather than purely academic research.
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