Happy to announce the progress of LEI in WP2!⚙️
After completing Task 2.1, in which the coupled system was tested and the main operating parameters were determined, work continued on upgrading the gas cleaning system. This included the installation of an upgraded hot gas filter, gas cooler, suction fan, additional gas lines, and other improvements. 🔧🔨📈
At the same time, the automation and control system for the coupled installation was redesigned and updated to help achieve the main objective: syngas with an H₂/CO ratio ≥ 2.1 and low impurity content. ♻️
This week, the first test runs with the upgraded gas cleaning unit and the new automation system were performed successfully, marking another important step forward in the development of the system. 🚀📈
🎥 The video below shows testing of the upgraded gas cleaning unit and automation system for the main units.
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Progress of LEI!
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Prototype assembly in progress🔧
Work on our Brayton cycle prototype at IMP PAN is moving forward! The structural frame arrived last month, and nearly all key components are already on site.
The installation process is now advancing quickly, and the system is taking shape in the laboratory. We are currently awaiting the final remaining elements that will allow us to complete the setup and move closer to integration and testing.
It’s exciting to see months of design, calculations, and coordination transforming into a real, physical installation. Step by step, the prototype is becoming a reality. 💡⚙️
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building and preparing for the next phase of experimental validation. 🚀
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3rd Consortium Meeting 5-6 February 2026
Last week, the ResMe2E consortium met in Warsaw for a productive and engaging project meeting 🤝. With the project now around its midpoint, the discussions became especially dynamic and focused, reflecting the growing maturity of the work and the strong engagement of all partners. The exchanges were highly constructive, helping to review progress, align next steps, and strengthen collaboration across the consortium 💡⚙️.
The meeting took place in Powiśle, an area where a former power plant once operated – an inspiring setting for conversations about the future of sustainable energy systems ♻️⚡🏭.
We would like to thank all project partners for their active participation and valuable contributions, as well as Qenergy for their support and help in organizing the meeting. -
New Compressor Arrival! – Milestone in WP4
A new compressor unit has just arrived at IMP PAN and will soon be prepared for integration and testing. ⚙️🧑🔧 It is an important milestone for WP 4, dedicated to the development of a methanol-fueled Brayton cycle system. 🎉 ✅
The newly delivered compressor is a Rotrex EK40C PT66 (non-standard prototype), capable of 120,000 rpm, 20 kW power, pressure ratio of up to 3 bar, and mass flow between 0.06 and 0.12 kg/s. It will become one of the key components of our pilot installation, forming part of the innovative system designed to demonstrate efficient and climate-neutral power generation based on green methanol. 🌿 ♻️ 🔋
In the photos, members of the IMP PAN team 👩🔧👨🔧 discuss the setup and testing procedures of the new equipment, marking another step toward building the integrated Brayton cycle installation.
This step brings us closer to demonstrating a climate-neutral, high-efficiency energy system, supporting the EU’s transition to sustainable and decentralized power generation. 🌍⚡
