In order to accomplish the main objectives of the project, a work plan broken down into seven work packages (WPs) has been established. The WPs also include management tasks, assessment of progress and exploitation of results:
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WP1. Biogas generation from olive mill wastes. This WP will perform research about yields of methane generation using co-substrates like olive mill wastes and manure. This is the key for the whole process, because it is the start point for the power generation and wastes valorisation.
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WP2. Optimization of reforming technology and development of a novel fuel processor unit. This WP will design an optimized and cost-effective fuel processor unit that will assure an efficient conversion of biogas to hydrogen, focusing on improved catalysers and heat recovery.
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WP3. Development of PEM-FC membranes adapted to H2 generated from biogas. This WP will research on novel PEM-FC membranes that will make possible the integration of this technology in a hydrogen reformate steam.
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WP4. Modular system development. This WP will research on the overall subsystem integration, allowing as much heat recovery as possible and allowing a robust, automatic and efficient system operation.
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WP5. Field tests of a pilot plant. This WP will provide evidence of the feasibility of the project as a possibility for valorising olive mill wastes by implementing a pilot plant in a real facility provided by FAECA, the Andalusian Agrarian Cooperatives Union.
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WP6. Exploitation and dissemination. This WP will ensure the proper dissemination and exploitation of project results so that a right flow of knowledge can flow from RTD performers to SME.
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WP7. Project management. This WP will ensure that project objectives are achieved by coordinating the consortium, managing tasks and developing financial administration.
