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Project title: Environmental analysis of advanced strategies for the energy valorisation of biomass
Funding institution: European Commission 7FP - Project ID: 318927
Call: Marie Curie Actions. International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)
Total budget: 302,400 € UPM budget: 302,400 €
Participants: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) (Spain), University of Bath (United Kingdom), Stony Brook University (USA), Tsinghua University (China), University of Toronto (Canada), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), École des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux (France), Universidad Federico Sta. María (Chile)
Duration: 4 years Commenced: 1st January 2013
Principal researcher and Coordinator: Guillermo San Miguel. Agroenergy Research Group, ETSII, UPM
PROJECT SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES:
PROJECT SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVES:
SUMMARY:
The production of bioenergy is currently an area of great research and commercial interest. Despite the green reputation of bioduels, these renewable resources may generated notable impacts on the environment. In order to ensure the sustainable use of bioenergy systems, it is essential the cooperation and knowledge transference between those involved in the generation of such biofuels and those with expertise in sustainability assessment.
OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this project is twofold:
The development of advanced thermochemical processes (namely combustion, gasification and pyrolysis) for the energy valorisation of biomass and
The assessment of the environmental impacts associated with such alternative technologies and strategies in the use of bioenergy systems.
These two general objectives are intended to create a multidisciplinary structure that promotes the exchange of knowledge, infrastructures and experiences between those specialized on bioenergy systems and those specialized on environmental assessment. This should facilitate the development of advanced bioenergy technologies that are efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound.
SPECIFIC OBJETIVES:
Transfer of knowledge between leading research groups working on advanced thermochemical processes (namely combustion, gasification and pyrolysis).
Transfer of knowledge between leading research groups specialised on the environmental assessment of biomass-to energy processes.
Transfer of knowledge between research groups specialised in technology development and environmental analysis in the use of biofuels.
Access to research infrastructures from participating members.
Assessment of commercial opportunities resulting from the application of technologies in different countries.
Assessment of environmental opportunities associated with adapting alternative technologies and policy strategies.
Analysis and development of future activities and strategic alliances.
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