Unlocking the Potential of Geothermal and Industrial Waste Heat Utilization

The EMPOWER consortium aims to revolutionize low-temperature energy conversion by developing a new generation of organic Rankine cycle technologies. By adopting innovative cycle architectures based on partial evaporation, we aim to achieve a substantial increase in net power output compared to conventional organic Rankine cycle technology, while simultaneously reducing the system complexity and cost. The key enabler for this breakthrough is the development of efficient two-phase turbines capable of extracting work from the expansion of liquid-gas mixtures. The EMPOWER consortium will adopt a holistic approach to address the multi-dimensional challenges associated with our solution, considering technical, economic, environmental, and social factors.

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Acknowledgement

Funding: This project has received funding from the European Union’s research and innovation programme Horizon Europe grant agreement no. 101192974.
Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Fredrik Haglind

Fredrik Haglind Professor Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

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