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slagless
Ongoing
Reducing
slagging.
SLAGLESS aims to tackle one of the key challenges in the development of Iron Fuel Technology: slagging. The project focuses on understanding, preventing and reducing material build-up during combustion, with the goal of improving the efficiency and availability of Iron Fuel Boilers for industrial applications.
Project progress
01-09-2026
Start date
30-09-2029
End date
SLAGLESS (Sustainable Low-AGglomeration iron combustion for Lab to pilot Energy System Scaling) investigates the mechanisms behind slagging in Iron Fuel combustion and develops solutions to prevent and reduce material build-up in boiler systems. The project combines laboratory research, numerical modelling and burner development, bringing together TU/e, RIFT and Avans.
The developed solutions will be tested progressively from laboratory and prototype scale to RIFT’s existing 1 MW pilot installation in Helmond. The project also explores opportunities to reuse agglomerated powder removed from the boiler, supporting a more efficient and circular approach to Iron Fuel combustion.
Expected
impact.
SLAGLESS will contribute to more efficient and reliable Iron Fuel boiler systems by reducing slagging-related performance losses and downtime. The validation of the developed solutions at pilot scale is intended to support the transition of Iron Fuel Technology towards commercial industrial applications.
Project partners
Resources
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Funding & acknowledgments
Implemented with Topsector Energy subsidy from the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth.