Funding details and duration of the project Funder: Project funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3 – Cascade Call related to the Program “Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition (NEST)” funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEUAward Number: Cascade Call related to the Program “Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition (NEST)” codice progetto PE0000021 – CUP D43C22003090001;Start date: 01/03/2024End date: 31/08/2025Total NRRP funding for the whole project: 224.859,00 €Total NRRP funding for Unipr: 52.162,28€
Description of the project ObjectivesThe project OTTIMO aims to study and design fluid machines for small-scale ORC plants (< 50 kW). By using lumped parameter models and CFD simulations, the project seeks to characterize and optimize the geometries of the machines, thereby enhancing performance and overall cycle efficiency. The Universities of Ferrara and Parma, with established expertise in ORC systems and dynamic modeling of energy systems, are the proposing entities. ActivitiesThe project is structured into five Work Packages (WP): WP1: lumped parameter modeling of ORC cycles, WP2: design of an ORC expander, WP3: design of an ORC pump, WP4: guidelines for efficient fluid machine designWP5: management and dissemination. Dissemination activities include scientific publications, conference participation, and the use of digital channels to engage the public and sector stakeholders, thus contributing to the energy transition and waste heat recovery through the use of renewable sources.
Role of the University of Parma in the project Role of University of Parma in the projectThe University of Parma collaborates within Spoke 5, titled “Energy Conversion”
Departments of the University of Parma involved in the project Department Engineering and Architecture
Contacts Prof. Mirko Morini Delegato alla valutazione della qualità della ricerca (vqr) T. +39 0521 905714 E. mirko.morini@unipr.it Go to description about Mirko Morini
