As part of the Power2Powder project, students Ellen Turås and Carolina Myrvoll from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, together with Quentin Lannoy, an intern from IMT Mines Albi, have been actively engaged in the experimental development and testing of a particle heat exchanger rig at KTH.
This collaboration directly contributes to Work Package 2 (WP2): Particle Behavior, Transport and Handling, which investigates the behaviour of particle suspensions, material erosion, and transport mechanisms in high-temperature environments, as part of the broader development of particle-based Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems.
At the KTH lab, the student team supported the setup and refinement of an experimental rig designed to test horizontal tubular heat exchangers. They applied Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) techniques to analyse particle flow characteristics — a key step toward optimizing particle-based systems for scale-up to MW-level pilot plant operation.
Ellen and Carolina, working through their KEX (bachelor thesis) project, contributed to both rig development and experimental procedures. Quentin focused on the software side, enhancing the reliability and integration of the PIV analysis tools. Their combined efforts helped to generate valuable experimental data and improve system performance.
According to Dr. Taras Koturbash, researcher at KTH and supervisor in the P2P project, this collaboration highlights how combining local academic programs with international internships fosters technical innovation and enriches experimental research.
Their efforts exemplify the value of early-stage researcher involvement in EU research projects. The P2P consortium acknowledges their contributions as an important element in the continued development and validation of particle-based heat exchanger systems!
To read the original article published by KTH, visit: 🔗 Student Collaboration at KTH – Unit of Heat and Power Technology News
