Net Zero

Accurate Geofluid Properties as key to Geothermal Process Optimisation (H2020-Engergy, no. 851816; 2019-2022). TVS will bring considerate experience from other Geothermal projects, will develop GEOPRO knowledge-based database and decision support system and environmental impact analysis.

Development of novel and cost-effective corrosion resistant coatings for high temperature geothermal applications (H2020-Energy, no. 764086; 2018-2021). TVS is developing a KBE platform for developing different coating materials and coating processing technologies for geothermal application. The KBS database is being populated with user, process, material, experimental & simulation data. Results from system simulator, LCA, LCCA, and FEM (of HAZ during welding) are included. A Decision Support System (DSS) is added to the KBS to further guide optimal coating design and material selection.

Development of novel and cost-effective drilling technology for Geothermal Systems (H2020-Engergy, no. 815319; 2019-2022). TVS is developing a KBE (Knowledge Based Engineering) platform for mud hammer-based drilling system for deep geothermal drilling. Also, TVS is also performing substantiality analysis based on LCA and LCCA for the holistic drilling system.

Technologies for geothermal to enhance competitiveness in smart and flexible operation (H2020-Renewable Energy, no. 818576). TVS is developing a cloud-based platform for flexible operation of geothermal plant. The data warehouse is being populated with user, process, material, experimental and simulation data. Results from system simulator, LCA, LCC, and FEM are included. A Decision Support System (DSS) is added to the KBS to further guide optimal plant design.

Advanced material for cost-efficient and enhanced heat exchange performance for geothermal application (H2020-Engergy, no. 851917; 2019-2022). TVS will develop Geohex KBE, DSS and perform sustainability analysis. We will also investigate GeoHex opportunity and impact analysis.

Technologies for geothermal to enhance competitiveness in smart and flexible operation” [https://www.geosmartproject.eu/] (H2020-Renewable Energy, no. 818576): TVS is developing a cloud-based platform for flexible operation of geothermal plant. The data warehouse is being populated with user, process, material, experimental and simulation data. Results from system simulator, LCA, LCC, and FEM are included. A Decision Support System (DSS) is added to the KBS to further guide optimal plant design.

Sustainable and cost-efficient concepts enabling green power production from supercriticAl/superhot geothermal wells. Drilling geothermal wells into extremely hot conditions presents an opportunity to access new resources that traditional geothermal wells cannot reach. In addition, these wells have the potential to produce significantly more power than conventional ones, resulting in a reduction in the environmental impact of geothermal energy production. The EU-funded COMPASS project aims to tackle the primary technical obstacles associated with drilling into these superhot formations. The project will address concerns around maintaining the integrity of the well in high-temperature environments and managing the corrosive fluid chemistry. COMPASS will introduce innovative well designs to address these challenges, including developing new foam cement solutions suitable for high-temperature formations to improve well integrity and utilising cost-effective laser cladding to enhance corrosion protection inside casing pipes. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement nº. 101084623.

Joint Industrial Data Exchange Platform. JIDEP aims to establish industry-focused collaborative spaces that are supported by a decentralised blockchain network. By leveraging this technology, JIDEP seeks to overcome obstacles related to trust, non-repudiation, and self-sovereignty of identities and data ownership. This project has received funding from Horizon Europe Research and Innovation under grant agreement number 101058732.

The goal of ALBATROSS is to develop advanced battery pack designs and systems that can significantly improve the energy density, weight, charging time, and driving range of electric vehicles. Specifically, the project aims to achieve a peak energy density of over 200Wh/kg, reduce the weight of the battery system by 20%, decrease charging time by 25%, increase driving range up to 480km, and improve the overall lifecycle of electric vehicles by 15-20%. In addition, ALBATROSS seeks to improve the knowledge of pack sensor and thermal management to increase battery pack lifetime, and facilitate ease of dismantling and repurposing for second life or recycling. Ultimately, the project aims to precisely determine the End of Life of electric vehicles according to the State of Health and historical driving range trips, while maintaining or improving battery capacity and useful life up to 300,000 km. This project has received funding from the European Union's H2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 963580.

The objective of the CoCaCo2la project is to contribute to the global efforts towards achieving Net Zero by developing a process to convert CO2 to ethylene. The CoCaCo2la initiative intends to leverage flexible and adjustable CO2 electrolysers, which utilise a nanostructured copper catalyst, to convert CO2 into ethylene (C2H4) as needed. This process will enable the project to utilise excess renewable energy during times of grid overload and low or negative energy prices. The produced ethylene can also be employed in processes like polyethylene production. The project is funded by the EU’s Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT) programme. The UK element of ACT is funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) under the UK ACT ERA-NET EC GA 691712.