Transfer of scientific research results to practice - case study of innovative solutions which have been implemented in energetics

The article presents the experiences of the “ITC” Heat Engineering Department in Łódź of the Energy Institute in implementing innovative solutions in the field of power engineering. The process of commercialization of scientific research results is described. Based on the example of the electro-hydraulic power regulator, developed in ITC and implemented in one of the professional power plants, which put into operation innovative solutions resulting from scientific research, the individual stages of knowledge transfer to the economy are presented. The structure, composition and functions of the regulator are discussed, as well as the results of object-oriented research, which prove the correctness of its operation and the validity of the adopted solutions. Examples of the benefits of the implementation of regulators are provided, exemplifying good practice in the area of cooperation between industry and research facilities.