Iran Aims to Accelerate Technology Transfer, Empower Knowledge-Based Firms in Power Sector

The agreement is aimed to enhance the scientific, research, and technological capacities between the Power Research Institute and the Power Science and Technology Park, and focused on supporting knowledge-based companies and technological units active in Iran’s water and electricity industry.

It was signed between Majid Amidpour, the director of the Power Research Institute, and Maryam Kargar Najafi, the executive director of the Power Science and Technology Park.

Based on the provisions of the agreement, the two groups committed to utilizing their laboratory, workshop, educational, and research capacities to meet the technological needs of companies affiliated with the Ministry of Energy, accelerate the commercialization process of new ideas, and hold specialized innovation and acceleration events.

In a relevant development in September, a research by the Iranian scientists at Niroo Research Institute showed that the use of nanotechnology in thermal power plants can increase the efficiency of electricity generation by 30 percent.

Also, the study showed that the use of artificial intelligence in these power plants reduces fuel consumption and the amount of pollutants by 40 percent.

“The use of nanostructured insulators like silica aerogels and advanced nanocomposites significantly reduces heat losses in power plants. These insulators, which are lightweight and resistant to high temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees Celsius, reduce maintenance and repair costs and increase the durability of equipment,” said Majid Mirzayee, the deputy director of the Specialized Center for Innovation and Development of Nanotechnology at Niroo Research Institute.

He underlined the role of nanocatalysts and membrane nanofilters in refining diesel fuel, and said, “Nanocatalysts and membrane nanofilters reduce the emission of harmful gases and suspended particles by removing sulfur compounds and heavy metals. Fuel nanoemulsions also increase thermal efficiency by improving the combustion process and reduce the amount of soot and pollutants by up to 40 percent.” Mirzayee also pointed to the use of resistant nanocoatings on turbine blades, compressors and boilers, saying, “These nanocoatings increase resistance to corrosion, wear and heat and prevent premature destruction. Nanofluids also help increase efficiency and reduce resource consumption by improving heat transfer in exchangers and nanofilters by purifying inlet air and cooling water.”

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