AdSoHySto. Advanced Solutions for Hydrogen Storage
PID2021-125749OB-I00
The main objective of this project is the contribution to the solution of the energy futures dilemma of energy security, flexible and smart systems integration, and sustainable development with flexible and affordable green energy storage through the thermophysical characterisation of sustainable fluid fuels (complex systems with hydrogen) to be deployed during the energy transition period towards the net zero GHG emission economy. Using high accurate experimental techniques, key properties such as density, viscosity, heat capacity and solubility will be determined in the ranges of utilization of the mixtures under study. These fundamental experimental data are needed to optimise the models required to understand the behaviour of those fluid mixtures and the design and optimization of the generation/conversion/storage/transport/use energy vectors chain, which in turn enables the integration of these fuels in the new energy systems.
MetCCUS. Metrology Support for Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
EURAMET EMP 2021. Reference: 21GRD06.
2022-2025
This project will produce facilities for CO2 flow monitoring, as well as primary standards for evaluating flow meters. On-line sensors for real-time monitoring will also be developed. The project will validate leak monitors for both pipelines and storage sites and will produce good practice guides for measurement and sampling methods. It will also test the suitability of long- and short-term storage materials. Finally, a method will be developed to characterise reemission from CCUS products. These outcomes will improve measurement accuracy across the CO2 lifecycle and improve confidence in available monitoring devices. This will encourage faster uptake of CCUS methods which will be crucial in meeting the targets of the Green Deal.
NAHS. New Approaches to Hydrogen Storage
Project attached to the María Zambrano grant
This project looks for an innovative solution for the hydrogen economy. Energy producers and distribution networks, fuel cells and electrolysers manufacturers; transport, heat and industry sectors; and end-users, will all benefit from an alternative technology to efficiently and safely store hydrogen.
PROMETH2O. Metrology for trace water in ultra-pure process gases
EURAMET EMPIR 2020. Reference: 20IND06.
2021-2024
Trace water is the single largest matrix contaminant in ultra-high purity (UHP) process gases. Even though the manufacturing of UHP gases serves many of the key technology areas, such as high-value semiconductor manufacturing, trace water measurements are still lacking measurement traceability in the relevant ranges and matrix gases.
DECARB. Metrology for decarbonising the gas grid
EURAMET EMPIR 2020. Reference: 20IND10
2021-2024
The project will develop methods and reference materials to support the development of flow metering specifications, gas composition, physical properties and safety (including leak monitoring). Existing flow meters will be tested for compatibility with hydrogen, and primary flow standards developed to meter carbon dioxide and CCS mixtures.
MEFHYSTO – Metrology for Advanced Hydrogen Storage Solutions
EURAMET EMPIR 2019. Reference: 19ENG03.
2020 – 2022
The European project MefHySto addresses the need of large-scale energy storage, which is required for a shift to renewable energy supply. The project is funded by the European Metrology Programme on Innovation and Research (EMPIR) and consists of 14 consortium partners from all over Europe.