Description
The aim of the project is to develop and commercialise a new type of microwave equipment, which will ensure more efficient operation of cogeneration (CHP) plants. In assessing CHP plants, which use wood chips as fuel, it can be concluded that the provision of a quality fuel poses a great problem for ensuring effective operation. In order to use wood chips as fuel, they must be dried. However, driers available on the market are very expensive. With support from the Norway grants the company will develop technology that will be economically available for small and medium CHP plants and that will reduce consumption of resources during energy production and increase the amount of produced energy.
Summary of project results
Within the Norway Grant project the company SIA FILKIR developed prototype of microwave equipment for CHP plants. The new technology improves technological process and economic effectiveness of biomass gasification at CHP plants. Technology is based on microwave emitters and ensures additional energy during the gasification process. The use of new equipment allows reducing CO2 emissions and usage of electrical power up to 30%. The new equipment will be manufactured as a separate module, which will be installed at wood-chip and biomass CHP plants with a capacity of up to 140 kW. The goal of SIA FILKIR is to become the leading manufacturer of microwave equipment in Europe and supplier to the manufacturers of CHP plants, ensuring its customers a qualitative and adjustable product for individual needs. Norway grant support provided – EUR 71 509 with aid intensity 81%.
Summary of bilateral results