HG4HOME
Experimental simulator for the study and development of energy conversion
HG4HOME is a large-scale pilot demonstration facility developed as an experimental platform for the study, characterization, and further development of TEAS® technology and its potential applications in the field of energy conversion.
The platform is modular, reconfigurable, and instrumented, enabling operating conditions to be varied, individual subsystems to be monitored, and experimental data to be acquired for the evaluation of components, materials, and systems.
From Process to Conversion
The experimental campaign begins with the H₂O-based Technical Liquid, produced according to the process defined by the TEAS® architecture, and proceeds through the subsequent stages leading to the generation of the gas mixture supplied to the energy conversion system.
H₂O → Technical Liquid → conversion process → gas mixture → supply system → energy conversion → electricity generation
The HG4HOME architecture enables the analysis of individual process stages and, most importantly, the interactions among process conditions, operating parameters, mixture characteristics, and system performance.
Measurement and Characterization
The facility integrates measurement, control, and data acquisition systems distributed throughout the experimental chain.
Depending on the configuration adopted and the specific test campaign, the following parameters can be monitored:
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Flow rate, pressure, and temperature;
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Gas mixture characteristics;
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Electrical parameters and power output;
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Subsystem energy consumption;
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Generator set operating conditions;
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Performance stability over time;
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Material and component performance.
Correlation of the data enables the identification of critical issues, comparison of different configurations, and progressive definition of the parameters and requirements for subsequent development stages.
