This report provides the Project Management Handbook for the TechUPGRADE project. It defines the coordination structure, roles, workflows, and procedures to ensure timely implementation, quality assurance, and effective communication across the consortium. It also outlines reporting obligations, risk management protocols, and the framework for internal collaboration and decision-making throughout the project.
This report presents the Data Management Plan for the TechUPGRADE project. It defines the procedures for collecting, storing, sharing, and archiving project data in line with FAIR principles and GDPR requirements. The plan also outlines roles, recommended formats, versioning conventions, and ethical standards to ensure secure and transparent data handling throughout the project lifecycle.
Design selection of the heat upgrade reactors
This report details the design selection for thermochemical heat upgrade reactors in the TechUPGRADE project. After comparing different reactor types, a closed-system, modular packed-bed design was chosen for its simplicity and scalability.
Testing & performance report of heat exchangers
This report details the design selection for thermochemical heat upgrade reactors in the TechUPGRADE project. After comparing different reactor types, a closed-system, modular packed-bed design was chosen for its simplicity and scalability.
First/final reactors’ heat and mass transfer results
This report presents the first heat and mass transfer results from the thermochemical reactor, combining numerical simulations with experimental data to evaluate its behavior during hydration and dehydration. It summarizes model development, validation outcomes, observed discrepancies, and outlines next steps for refining the model and improving reactor performance.
A ranking of salt hydrates with hydration / dehydration reactions within the temperature range (90-150°C and 148-253°C)
This report ranks salt hydrates for thermochemical energy storage based on cost, energy density, and thermodynamic properties within two temperature ranges: 90-150°C and 148-253°C. Key candidates include strontium bromide, strontium chloride, and potassium carbonate. It also highlights reactions with unknown equilibrium temperatures for further study.
Report of the developed dynamic model of the final configuration of the system
This report presents a dynamic model of the solid-gas thermochemical heat transformer system, capturing its transient behaviour during hydration and dehydration. It analyses heat and mass transfer, validates the model with experimental data, and highlights key parameters influencing performance, while outlining improvements planned for increasing accuracy.
Design layouts and simulation packages
This report outlines the final system layouts and simulation packages developed for the thermochemical heat transformer, presenting the optimized configuration, operating conditions, and corresponding simulation files. It consolidates system schematics, setpoints, and heat-exchanger design data, providing the technical basis for implementation and testing.
This report outlines the dissemination and communication plan for the TechUPGRADE project. It defines the strategy, target audiences, key messages, and channels to promote project objectives and results. The plan also sets performance indicators and assigns responsibilities among partners to ensure coordinated and effective outreach throughout the project lifecycle.
This report presents the launch of the TechUPGRADE project’s digital communication channels, including its official website and social media accounts. The website, techupgrade.eu, serves as a central hub for project information, while dedicated accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify support stakeholder engagement and outreach.
This report outlines the impact assessment framework for the TechUPGRADE project. It defines key performance indicators across technical, market, and communication domains, and introduces a dedicated monitoring tool to track progress at regular intervals. The approach ensures data-driven evaluation, transparency, and alignment with project goals.
This report summarises the communication and dissemination activities carried out during the first two years of the project, highlighting progress across digital channels, events, publications, and stakeholder outreach. It presents key achievements, engagement metrics, and lessons learned, while outlining the next steps to further strengthen visibility and impact in the upcoming period.