Innovative Energy Systems (IES) - u.o. Polygeneration

As part of various European projects (from FP7 to H2020), the Thermochemical Power Group (TPG) has installed a test bench for the study and optimization of distributed generation systems. This equipment can accommodate different prime movers based on fossil fuels (e.g., a natural gas microturbine) or renewable sources (e.g., photovoltaic and thermal solar panels). The devices that produce thermal energy (hot water) are connected to a double-loop thermal network, connected to local users. The system also includes thermal energy storage tanks, a 7.5 kWh Ni-Zn battery, and a heat pump that can be equipped with a Tesla turbine. This system can also be connected to the campus smart grid for both electrical and thermal output. This test bench has been used to develop and validate real-time software for the optimization of distributed generation systems.

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