2. Initial studies of cogeneration systems integrated with biomass biological conversion processes aimed at preparation of a series of distributed energy systems and taking into account
Analysis of availability and selection of feedstock groups,
Process safety,
Treatment of digestate,
Process optimization,
Different possibilities of using the gas product in cogeneration systems (combustion engine, fuel cell),
Environmental impact assessment of technology implementation.
Pilot studies and development of an integrated system for liquid fuel and energy production (biorefinery) using energy from renewable sources including:
Analysis of the possibility of using waste from the production of liquid fuels from renewable energy sources for heat and electricity generation,
Optimization of a biorefinery system integrated with devices for energy and heat generation by gasification or biological conversion methods using fuel cell or combustion engine with the current generator. 4.
4 Development and testing of a fuel cell hybrid system for power and heat generation as part of a distributed energy system, including:
Development of scalable fuel cell stack module technology to enable the use of the widest possible range of fuels and increased efficiency when modules are combined into higher power units,
Development of structural assumptions and demonstration of a prototype of a coupled power and heat generation system based on a scalable fuel cell stack module. 5.
5. analysis of possibilities of integration of the developed technologies by linking mass, heat and energy streams, including risk assessment
6. evaluation of the profitability of the implementation of the developed technologies.