On February 24-25, the ACHIEVE consortium gathered in Berlin for a key milestone—one year since the project’s launch. Hosted by Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), this meeting brought together partners from across Europe to review progress, exchange insights, and outline the next steps towards a carbon-free energy future.
At ACHIEVE, our mission is clear: to help pave the way for net-zero carbon energy production by 2050. By leveraging hydrogen and hydrogen blends in gas turbine technology, we aim to bridge the gap between renewable energy sources and reliable power generation while reducing pollutant emissions such as CO₂ and NOₓ.
Key Discussions and Research Progress
During the meeting, the partners provided updates on theirs tasks highlighting ongoing experimental campaigns:
🔬 Submission to the 13th Mediterranean Combustion Meeting
TU Berlin has submitted a research paper detailing acoustic experiments on a fuel-flexible burner, forming the basis for upcoming dynamic response tests on hydrogen blends in 2025.
🔥 Experimental Campaigns on Hydrogen and Ammonia
Current experiments focus on natural gas and hydrogen flames, with ammonia set to be introduced in early 2025. Researchers are analyzing:
- Flame stability, including flashback and lean blowout.
- Chemiluminescence and acoustic data to refine real-time monitoring strategies.
Similarly, TU Delft has made strides in fuel combustion and emissions testing, refining their Enclosed Jet in Hot Co-flow burner and advancing research on hydrogen-methane blends. Their findings will contribute to upcoming scientific publications.
Looking Ahead
With a strong foundation built over the past year, ACHIEVE partners continue to push the boundaries of hydrogen-based energy solutions. As the project moves forward, research efforts will focus on enhancing flame monitoring, fuel flexibility, and emission reduction strategies, ensuring a sustainable and secure energy future.