Metal Combustion - Metal Energy Loop

Important results from the project

The purpose of the project has been to get a picture of what commercial actors need in the form of calculations to be able to engage, and to spread the possibilities in a knowledge seminar. Aim and objective with the project have been achieved. We need: - A holistic environmental investigation. LTH has investigated how such a research project can be set up - Cost and energy efficiency, including comparison with alternative technologies (e-methanol, ammonia and Li Air battery technology) Seminar for knowledge dissemination has been held with participants from research and industry.

Expected long term effects

The project has engaged researchers at LTH, KTH and DTU (Denmark). LOI has been initiated with industrial actors. Except LTH´s division for combustion science, the knowledge of the technology is very limited. The project has led to researchers in several disciplines looking for ways to find funding. A broader effort is needed. In Nordic Countries we have competence, industrial actors and applications able to industrialize the technology. There are great opportunities for a new industry in the Nordic region. We must act now if the opportunity will not to disappear to other regions.

Approach and implementation

The three work packages defined at the start of the project have been completed. Knowledge of the technology is limited, it requires new research in supporting technologies. Knowledge gaps have been identified and researchers/ actors with competence to close the knowledge gaps have been identified. They have expressed great interest in the work. But because the technology is new, new means are required to close the necessary knowledge gaps. Industries in both shipping and energy have shown great interest and wish to support the development.