HELIOS

📣 🌟Newsletter from the HELIOS Consortium🌟 On behalf of the entire HELIOS consortium, we are pleased to welcome you to our project newsletter of June 2024. HELIOS, funded by the EU and supported by the Commission's Clean Hydrogen Partnership, is committed to reducing CO2 emissions in power generation by advancing hydrogen combustion technology in gas turbines. Our project brings together leading institutions from across Europe to enable low NOx combustion of hydrogen-enriched fuel, utilizing the innovative FlameSheet™ technology. This technology will retrofit existing gas turbines, allowing for high-hydrogen, low-NOx combustion, and resulting in electricity generation with no carbon emissions—only water. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Please remain informed about our progress and upcoming events of the HELIOS project. For more information, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.

📣 HELIOS project partner CCA presented work at Turbo Expo conference The 2024 edition of the Turbo Expo Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, organized by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), took place at the modern London ExCeL Exhibition Center from June 24 to 28. This conference, one of the major event in the gas turbine sector, covered not only the technical and scientific aspects but also the socio-economic dimensions of the energy transition and decarbonization process. Turbo Expo 2024 highlighted crucial discussions on achieving a zero-impact future in propulsion and power generation. Experts presented promising advancements in using high concentrations of hydrogen as fuels for gas turbines, with many sessions dedicated to cutting-edge research on flame dynamics, featuring both experimental and numerical high-level presentations. Our HELIOS project partner Centro Combustione Ambiente (CCA) participated in this year's conference, and Antonio Ferrante presented the paper, "Real-time, spatially resolved methodology for flame dynamics investigation by means of fast imaging and image processing". This methodology, developed in the CCA laboratories, is now enhanced to provide real-time results during characterization campaigns of gas turbine burners. This groundbreaking work is part of the HELIOS Project, funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. 👏 Kudos Antonio Ferrante and the entire CCA team for their innovative contributions to the field! #HELIOS #TurboExpo2024 #ASME #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #GasTurbines #HydrogenFuel #FlameDynamics #Innovation #CleanEnergy #CentroCombustioneAmbiente

🔬🚀 Impressive research update on hydrogen flashback by the HELIOS team 🌟 We’re excited to announce our latest results on flame flashback in hydrogen combustion, a crucial area for advancing sustainable energy. Our small-scale experimental study by Rafael Pichler at the Delft University of Technology leverages cutting-edge experimental data to understand and prevent flashbacks, to be avoided in hydrogen combustion systems. This video shows the flashback phenomena of a methane-hydrogen flame in a small-scale experiment. The outcome of this study lays the groundwork for use of these experimental data in numerical models and finally also at large-scale combustion applications, providing valuable insights that will enhance the safety and efficiency of hydrogen-powered technologies. This research is a vital step towards scaling up to large-scale combustion applications, providing the insights needed to enhance the safety and efficiency of hydrogen energy technologies. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of sustainable energy solutions! This research is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership #CleanHydrogenPartnership, #HELIOS #Hydrogen #SustainableEnergy #CombustionScience #TUDelft #Research #CleanTech

📣 Excited to share the third General Assembly meeting in the HELIOS project! Yesterday we held our third live meeting, kindly hosted by Antonio Ferrante and Alessandro Saponaro of Centro Combustione Ambiente Spa (CCA), located in Gioia del Colle, Italy. During the meeting on April 10, 2024, our project partners came together to share updates on the developments of hydrogen-based gas turbines and discussed their progress. It was a productive event where we established a solid foundation for the upcoming tasks in the HELIOS project. Coordinated by the Eindhoven University of Technology, the HELIOS project aims to develop the necessary technology for hydrogen combustion as a retrofit solution based on Thomassen Energy BV's existing combustor concept, FlameSheetTM. A deep understanding of hydrogen combustion, advanced numerical modeling techniques, and precise measurement techniques in a full-size combustor are crucial for our approach. This will ultimately boost technological developments for utilizing hydrogen in gas turbines. This project is supported by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Our project partners, Eindhoven University of Technology, Thomassen Energy BV, CENTRO COMBUSTIONE AMBIENTE S.R.L., German Aerospace Center (DLR), and Delft University of Technology are committed to advancing this innovative project. Please stay tuned to our LinkedIn page for the latest updates on our progress. #Hydrogen, Hydrogen Europe Research, #CleanHydrogenPartnership, #CleanEnergy #HELIOS #TUe  #HydrogenTechnology #Sustainability #Innovation

🔥 Exciting News from EPHyC Conference! 🔥 We're thrilled to share our experience from the inaugural European PhD Hydrogen Conference (EPHyC - European PhD Hydrogen Conference), held from March 20th to 22nd, 2024, in Ghent, Belgium. Organized by BE-HyFE and Hydrogen Europe Research. This pioneering event brought together EU-based PhD researchers, exclusively focusing on hydrogen-related research topics. At the conference, the HELIOS project proudly showcased its groundbreaking work through our Thermo-Fluids Engineering (TFE) at TU Eindhoven PhD Student, Stijn Schepers. Stijn presented some preliminary results from his hydrogen flame simulations, offering a glimpse into the future of advanced combustion technologies. Within the HELIOS project, Eindhoven University of Technology is dedicated to making significant advancements in its combustion models. Our goal is to optimize these models for 100% hydrogen combustion, as well as various mixtures of natural gas and hydrogen, under gas turbine conditions. Our approach combines cutting-edge techniques such as large eddy simulations and the Flamelet Generated Manifold (#FGM) model, aiming to streamline computational efforts while ensuring accuracy and reliability. Validation of these models will be paramount, and we're leveraging extensive datasets from experiments to refine our simulations. By pushing the boundaries of combustion science, we're not just advancing technology; we're driving the transition towards cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. The results at EPHyC was just the beginning, and we're excited to continue this journey towards a hydrogen-powered future. #EPHyC, #Hydrogen, Hydrogen Europe Research, Clean Hydrogen Partnership, #CleanEnergy #HELIOS #TUe #FGM #HydrogenTechnology #Sustainability #Innovation

✨Last day at EPHyC - European PhD Hydrogen Conference in Ghent!✨ 🚀 The conference brought together some of the brightest minds in the field of #hydrogen #research, providing a platform to exchange groundbreaking ideas and explore innovative solutions to global #energy challenges. 🙏 A huge thank you to the BE-HyFE team, who did an exceptional job of balancing the academic program with fun social activities. From the boat tour in the city of Ghent to drinks in the City Hall and the amazing conference dinner, each event offered a chance to unwind, connect on a personal level, and forge bonds that will hopefully extend beyond the conference walls. 🤝 As Hydrogen Europe Research, we were proud to have been part of such a remarkable event! 👀 And one exciting news: due to the overwhelming success and positive feedback from our inaugural event, we are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated second edition of the European PHD Hydrogen Conference! 🎉 ➡️ Stay tuned for more updates on dates and locations in the upcoming months! In the meantime, be sure to spread the word and share the excitement with your colleagues, peers, and networks! 🌟We can't wait to welcome you to the European PHD Hydrogen Conference 2025! #YouAreEPHyC #EPHyC2024 #HydrogenConference Luigi Crema

🌟 Exciting News from the EU HELIOS Project! 🌟 🏆 First Successful HELIOS #highpressure Campaign! • Thomassen Energy BV Flamesheet™ combustor prototypes were undergoing #highpressure #hydrogen testing at German Aerospace Center (DLR) Cologne • Flashback events visualized for the first time during high-pressure combustion tests. Spectacular images captured using endoscopic measurement and high-speed UV camera. 💚 Significant step towards eco-friendly combustion systems • Insights gained will enhance safety in modern hydrogen combustion. • Reducing carbon intensity in power generation 🌐 HELIOS shaping the future of energy systems • Advancing hydrogen combustion technology • Spearheading innovation in clean energy Stay tuned for more updates! 🌿✨ #HELIOSProject #CleanHydrogen #Decarbonization #Clean Hydrogen Partnership

Yesterday, Roy Hermanns had the privilege of presenting the work of the HELIOS consortium at the EU Hydrogen Research Days. Big thanks to the organizers from Clean Hydrogen Partnership for making it possible. Appreciating the oppurtunity to contribute to the discussions! #Presentation #ThankYou

🚀 We are ready for kick-off with the EU Hydrogen Research Days 💙 Join us 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFmnbszX ⏰ The programme starts at 9:30 CET The EU Hydrogen Research Days provide an excellent visibility platform for on-going projects and initiatives of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership. 🎯Be part of the event to learn more about our projects’ progress and the achievements in the various pillars of the Clean Hydrogen programme. 🤝 In the Matchmaking following the presentations and discussion rounds, connect with other participants as well as our top-class speakers to discuss ways forward and key issues concerning research and innovation in the clean hydrogen field. The 2️⃣ day event is part of the European Hydrogen Week!