Research database

FLEX-GEN - FLEXi-fuel high-efficiency linear piston engine for future power GENerators

Duration:

28/09/2023 - 28/02/2026

Principal investigator(s):

Mirko Baratta

Project type:

Nationally funded research - PRIN

Funding body:

MINISTERO (MUR)

Project identification number:

2022988F33

PoliTo role:

Partner

Abstract

The proposed research FLEX-GEN aims to provide innovations in the Free Linear Piston Generator (FLPG) technology, considered as mid- and long-term sustainable solution for power generations and power units for mobile applications. FPLG has the potential of high net efficiency (>50%), low pollutant emissions (depending on the configuration), and a high flexibility to operate with all sustainable fuels. Therefore, the main aim of the proposal FLEX-GEN is to develop models, simulation tools and prototypes of innovative combustion systems (e.g. ultra-lean pre-chamber) that could maximize the sustainability of the FLPEGs both for genset and mobile applications.

Structures

DENERG - Department of Energy

Partners

C.N.R. - CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE - Coordinator
POLITECNICO DI TORINO - AMMINISTRAZIONE CENTRALE

Keywords

ERC sectors

PE8_6 - Energy processes engineering

PE8_8 - Materials engineering (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, etc.)

PE7_2 - Electrical engineering: power components and/or systems

Sustainable Development Goals

Obiettivo 7. Assicurare a tutti l’accesso a sistemi di energia economici, affidabili, sostenibili e moderni

Budget

Total cost:	€ 242,658.00
Total contribution:	€ 196,577.00
PoliTo total cost:	€ 76,505.00
PoliTo contribution:	€ 62,923.00