Pulp&Fuel Learning: Innovative solutions for valorization of
Mill by-products into Renewable Energy Sources

Get ready to dive into the world of renewable energy source production with the Pulp&Fuel Learning course! In this first section, you will be introduced to the scientific approach behind the Pulp&Fuel project by Geert Haarlemmer, Research Engineer at CEA LITEN and Project Coordinator. Geert will guide you through the key concepts and methodologies that underpin the Pulp&Fuel approach, providing you with a solid foundation for the rest of the course. By the end of this section, you will have a clear understanding of the scientific collaborative work that make the Pulp&Fuel project so innovative and impactful.
 
 

In this section, you will explore the papermaking process and its industrial application, as well as current market trends in the industry. Jeremy Boucher, an R&D Engineer at Fibre Excellence, will guide you through the key steps involved in the papermaking process, from the raw material selection to the final product. You will also gain insights into the latest market trends and challenges that affect the papermaking industry. By the end of this section, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the papermaking process and its place in the broader industrial landscape.
 
 

Join Fredrik Weiland, a researcher within thermochemical conversion technologies at RI.SE, in this section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, where you will explore the exciting world of fixed bed dry gasification. In this section, you will discover the advantages and challenges associated with this innovative technology, which is used to convert mill by-products into renewable energy sources. Fredrik will guide you through the key principles of fixed bed dry gasification, including the various processes involved and the important factors that impact efficiency and effectiveness. By the end of this section, you will have a comprehensive understanding of fixed bed dry gasification and its role in the Pulp&Fuel project.
 
 

In this section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, Anne Roubaud, a Research Engineer at CEA LITEN, will take you on a practical exploration of the wet gasification process. Wet gasification is a crucial technology used to convert mill by-products into renewable energy sources, and in this section, you will gain a thorough understanding of how it works in practice. Through a series of engaging lessons, Anne will guide you through the key principles of wet gasification, including the various processes involved, the equipment used, and the important factors that impact efficiency and effectiveness. By the end of this section, you will have a solid understanding of wet gasification and its critical role in the Pulp&Fuel project.
 
 

Effluent management is an essential aspect of fuel synthesis, and in this section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, Linda Kanders, a Doctor of Environmental Engineering at IVL, will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the topic. Linda will guide you through the key principles of effluent management. By the end of this section, you will have a solid understanding of effluent management and its vital importance to the success of the Pulp&Fuel project.
 
 

In this section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the design and sizing of fuel synthesis systems. Andrea Micheletti, Innovation and Partnerships manager at Top Industrie, and Julien Petry, Process Engineer at Sofren Group, will guide you through the key aspects of system design, including an overview of the core reactor process and individual equipment. Through a series of informative lessons, you will learn about the critical factors involved in the design and sizing of fuel synthesis systems, including the processes used, the equipment involved, and the important factors that impact efficiency and effectiveness. By the end of this section, you will have a solid understanding of the design and sizing of fuel synthesis systems and its vital importance to the success of the Pulp&Fuel project.
 
 

In this section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, Sofia Klugman, Researcher and Project Manager, and Nilay Elginöz, Researcher at IVL, will guide you through the key applications of techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and social life cycle assessment. You will learn how these tools can be used to assess the viability of fuel synthesis systems, as well as their environmental and social impacts. Sofia and Nilay will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies and techniques involved in these analyses, as well as their practical applications. By the end of this section, you will have a solid understanding of how techno-economic analysis, life cycle assessment, and social life cycle assessment can be used to assess and optimize fuel synthesis systems, and their crucial importance to the success of the Pulp&Fuel project.
 
 

Join Bjørn Christian Enger, a Senior Research Scientist at SINTEF, in this section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, where you will explore the fascinating world of syngas cleaning through Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Syngas cleaning is a critical step in the process of converting mill by-products into renewable energy sources, and in this section, you will learn about the innovative Fischer-Tropsch synthesis technique used to accomplish this task. By the end of this section, you will have a comprehensive understanding of syngas cleaning through Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and its role in the Pulp&Fuel project.
 
 

In this final section of the Pulp&Fuel Learning course, Clara Pawlak, Innovation Project Manager at Absiskey/ABGi, will guide you through the key principles of innovation project management in Horizon Europe. Clara will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the strategies and techniques involved in managing innovation projects, as well as the specific requirements and opportunities presented by Horizon Europe. You will learn about the different stages of project management, from idea generation to implementation and evaluation, as well as the key factors that impact project success. By the end of this section, you will have a solid understanding of innovation project management and its vital importance to the success of the Pulp&Fuel project and future innovation initiatives.