From the 10th to the 13th of June our colleges Christian Wuppermann, Thomas Echterhof, Felix Kaiser, Johannes Losacker, Alex Garcia, Nico Schmitz, Lukas Sankowski and Andrés Ramírez Sánchez meet for the General assembly of HyInHeat In Stockholm organized by the colleges from Swerim, SSAB and Linde. Our visit was structured over three days, beginning with an enriching tour of KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.The second day featured the HyInHeat general assembly, providing a platform for exchanging innovative ideas with visits to the Swerim laboratories. The final day culminated with an impressive demonstration of hydrogen and oxyfuel combustion technology at Linde.
After a brief trip from Aachen to Stockholm, our team visited the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, where Professor Pär Jönsson and his colleagues provided a tour of their advanced facilities. We discussed key topics such as clean steel, powder metallurgy, and process metallurgy. Then, we explored opportunities for PhD courses and collaborative visits. This visit has opened the door to promising connections and potential joint projects, fostering synergies that could significantly advance parallel fields of research.
On the second day of the visit, our colleagues had the opportunity to engage with all the industrial partners involved in the HyInHeat project. During this time, in-depth discussions were conducted on the overall results from the completed Work Packages 1, 2, and 8, allowing for a comprehensive review of the project’s progress and achievements. Following these discussions, we were given an exclusive tour of the facilities at Swerim in Stockholm. This tour provided valuable insights into the laboratories focused on hydrogen storage and transport, welding, and atomization processes within the steel industry.
The day culminated in a memorable joint dinner aboard a magnificent boat dating back to 1906. This historic vessel provided a charming and unique setting for all participants to network, share experiences, and foster stronger professional relationships in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.
The final day began with an insightful visit to Linde’s cutting-edge facilities in Stockholm. We made a lab tour, featuring several furnaces and a dynamic demonstration of hydrogen combustion and Low Temperature Oxyfuel (LTOF) technology. Additionally, we explored Linde’s extensive portfolio, including their innovative flow train systems and burners.
After this intensive and informative tour, we gathered for the concluding session of our meeting. Here, we finished with the discussions on the remaining work packages and formulated the final conclusions, paving the way for upcoming tasks and decisions. This final day encapsulated the essence of our visit, characterized by valuable demonstrations and productive discussions and driving forward innovation in our fields.