Laboratory of Steam Boilers and Thermal Plants (LSBTP)

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

JOULE I

Minimization of the Formation of Air Pollutants in the CAFBC by Using European Fuels and Additives (EEC-DGXII) (1990-93) (JOUF-0030).

Primary Measures for the Reduction of NO_x-SO₂ Emissions from Thermal Power Plants Using Low-grade Coals (EC-DGXII) (1990-93) (JOUF-0046).

JOULE II

Untersuchung der Technischen Realisierbarkeit der Kohlen-staubverbrennung unter Druck (JOU2-CT92-0153).

Investigation of Pulverized Coal Combustion with Vitiated Air in a Combined Cycle Application and Catalytic Oxidation of Unburnt Fuel to Increase Efficiency of Electrical Power Generation (EEC-DGXII) (1993-95)  (JOU2-CT92-0215).

Evaluation of Pressurized Pulverized Coal Combustion with CO₂ Recirculation (EEC-DGXII) (1993-95).

JOULE III

Operational Problems, Trace Emissions and By-product Management for Industrial Biomass Co-combustion (EEC-DGXII) (1996-98) (JOF3-CT95-0024).

Performance Prediction in Advanced Pulverized Coal Fired Utility Boilers (EEC-DGXII) (1996-98) (JOF-CT95-0005).

Pre-drying of Moist Fuels for Power Generation (EEC-DGXII) (JOF3-CT97-0037). 

Thermie Action A

Low Emission Co-combustion of Different Waste Wood Species and Lignite Derived Products in Industrial Power Plants (EEC-DGXVII) (SF/0261/97).

Influence of Pressure in Steam Drying of Brown Coal in a Fluidized Bed with Immersed Heat Exchanger (EEC-DGXVII)  (SF/0097/98).

Demonstration of BGL-Gasification under Optimised Conditions for the European and Asian Market (SF/008/98/DE).

The Cooled Gas Turbine. A demonstration of Innovative Gas Turbine Technology (EI/1105/98/ DE). 

Thermie Action B

Assessment of Pre-drying Processes for the Efficient and Clean Utilisation of Brown Coals Enlarged EU Market  (EEC-DGXVII) (STR/1439/97-GR).

Application of Reburning for NOx Abatement in Solid Fuels Boilers in Europe and CIS (EEC-DGXVII) (STR/1998/98).  

TMR

Fundamental Improvements in Radiative Heat Transfer (RADIARE) (EC-DGXII-PL97 0456). 

INCO

Advanced Pulverised Coal Burners with Reduced NO_x Emissions (EEC-DGXVII) (1997-1999) (ICOP-DEMO-2116-96). 

Advanced Decentralised Energy Generation Systems in Western Balkans (INCO-CT-2001-509187) (2004 - 2007).

SYNERGY

Assistance to Energy Policy Implementation in Mozambique (4.1041/D/99-43). 

LIFE

An Innovative System Promoting the Introduction of Clean Technologies in Industry (EEC-DGXI) (ENV/GR/000384).

Sustainable Development of Croatian Capacity in CHP (Combined Heat and Power) Sector (LIFE00/TCY/CRO/ 000084). 

5th Framework programme - Energy

Utilization of Residues from Biomass Co-combustion in Pulverized Coal Boilers (NNE5-1999-00366).

Primary Energy Substitution by Integration of a Waste Incineration into an Existing Coal Fired Power Station as a Hybrid Plant Configuration (NNE5-1999-00616).

Combustion Behaviour of "Clean" Fuels in Power Generation (ENK5-CT1999-00004).

Slagging and Fouling Prediction by Dynamic Boiler Modelling (ENK-CT1999-00009).

Biomass Heat Pipe Reformer (BioHPR) (NNE5-2000-00181).

Combined Cycle Power Plant with Integrated Low Temperature Heat (LOTHECO) (NNE5-1999-20053).

Research and Development of High Efficiency Components for an Intercooled, Recuperated CHP Gas Turbine for Combined Heat and Efficient Power (CHEP) (NNE5-1999-20085).

Development of Low Emissions Condensing Tele-controlled 400-4000 KW Gas-fired Water Boiler Systems (COMBO) (NNE5-2001-246).

The European Hydrogen (Based) Society (NNE5-2001-641).

Cost Abatment for Effective NOx Reduction in PF Coal-fired Power Plants (CAFENOx) (NNE5-2001-830).

6th Framework programme - Energy

Innovative In Situ CO₂ Capture Technology for Solid Fuel Gasification (ISCC) (SES6-CT-2003-502743).

Preparing for the hydrogen economy by using the existing natural gas system as a catalyst (NATURALHY), (SES6-502661).

Enhanced Capture of CO2 (ENCAP), FP6 Integrated Project.

Upgrading of High Moisture Low-Rank Coal to Hydrogen and Methane (C2H), (RFC-CR-03009).

The Integration of Micro-CHP and Renewable Energy Systems (MICROCHEAP), REN/04/FP6EN/S07.32890/503138).

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Hydrogen Production from Gaseous Fuels (CACHET) FP6 IP 019972.

Biomass Fuel Cell Utility System (Biocellus), (FP6 Contract Nr. 502759).

ECSC

Experimental, Numerical and Theoretical Investigation of Pressurised Pulverized Coal Combustion (7220 - PR104).

Measures to Improve Availability and Reduction in Operating Costs of Coal and Biomass Burning Power Plants (7220 - PR131).

Impact of a New Process for NO_x Reduction on Reliability, Operating Performance and Toxicity in Recirculating Fluidised Bed Boiler (7220 - PR143).

Co-combustion of Meat and Bone Meal in Coal Power Plants (7220 - PR144).

ALTENER

Biomass Residues Utilisation as Fossil Fuel Substitute for Power Generation and District Heating in the Mediterranean Region (4/1030/C/00-022/2000).

PEPER

Energy Exploitation of Biomass (olivestone) as a Complementary Fuel in Lignite Power Plants (1^st phase).

Energy Production from Fuel Cells (1^st phase).

GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Investigation of Functional Characteristics in the Mills of Lignite of PPC's Thermoelectical Power Plants.

EPER

A System for Recording and Controlling Gaseous Emissions from Central Heating Units. 

MEM

Assessment of the "CHEMO" Industry Additives in Liquid Fuel of Light (Diesel) and Heavy Oil Type.

Construction of a Hot Water Boiler Testing Installation.

National Programmes Financed by the MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

ΠΕΝΕΔ (1989): Fluidised Bed Combustion.

ΠΕΝΕΔ (1992): Fluidised Bed Operational Behaviour. 

ΠΕΝΕΔ (2001): Design of Biomass Utilisation Systems with Gasification and Electrochemical Fuel Cells for Power Generation.

INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

Improvement of Operational Characteristics of Boilers Fired with Solid Fuels for Increased Efficiency and Minimised Emissions.

Investigation of Coal Combustion in Fluidised Bed Installations.

New Methods for the Prevention of Diesel Adulteration.

Development of Additive Combination for Pollution Reduction during Combustion of Medium and Heavy Petroleum Fractions.

Design and Testing of New Types of Steel Heating Boilers.

Development of Production Series of Cast Iron Central Heating Boilers Fired by Liquid or Gaseous Fuels with High Efficiency and Low Emissions.

Suggestions for Improved Lignite Utilisation.

Remote Heating System for the Municipality of Kozani with the Use of Dried Lignite.

Design of New Technology Warm Water Boilers of Low Nitric Oxides.

Emission Measurements from Stationary Combustion Sources.

Feasibility Study for the Remote Heating of the Municipalities of Florina and Meliti. 

STUDIES FOR THE PUBLIC POWER CORPORATION (PPC)

Investigation of Lignite Co-combustion with Coal or Xylite. 

Investigation of Slagging and Fouling in the Amyndeo Power Plant Furnace.

Development of Lignite Pulverisation System. 

Assessment of Measurements in Steam Boilers Installations. Implementation in Kardia and Amyndeo Power Plants. 

Optimisation of Lignite Mills Operational Characteristics. 

Biomass (Wood Pressed Olive Stones) Utilisation as Supplementary Fuel in Lignite-fired Thermal Power Plants.

Assessment - Normalisation of Measurements in a Steam Turbine Installation. Application to PPC's Kardia and Amyndeo Power Plants.

Participation in the study: Measures for increasing the efficiency of lignite-fired power plants, Part 1 of the final report for the project: Proposals for the improved exploitation of lignite. 

Participation in the study: The comparative examination of thermal cycles with the use of CCT, Part 2 of the final report for the project: Proposals for the improved exploitation of lignite.

Development of Expert System for On-line Efficiency Monitoring of SES Power Stations.

Seminars for PPC's Department of Training.