Imagine replacing a giant gas stove in a factory with a high-tech electric oven, microwave, or plasma torch. This project finds the best way to heat materials like glass and steel using clean electricity instead of burning gas. It's like upgrading a whole industrial district from old oil heaters to smart, green electric systems.
Energy-intensive industries rely on fossil fuel combustion for high-temperature processes, leading to massive CO2 emissions. These industries account for one third of total energy consumption, making them critical targets for decarbonization.
Demonstration plants for electric resistance, microwave, and plasma heating. Numerical models for energy management and a requirements checklist for five industrial demo cases.
If you are a glass producer dealing with high CO2 emissions from gas burners — this project developed electric heating demonstration plants that allow for emission-free production when powered by renewable energy.
If you are a steel mill dealing with energy-intensive preheating processes — this project developed plasma and resistive heating solutions that substitute fossil combustion to reduce greenhouse gases.
If you are a recycling plant dealing with the high energy cost of processing old concrete — this project developed electric heating technologies to make the recycling process cleaner and more efficient.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project is currently defining technical and economic requirements for five demo cases to evaluate viability.
Yes, the project includes the design, building, and validation of demonstration plants and specifically elaborates strategies for scale-up and deployment.
Based on available project data, licensing terms are not specified, though the consortium includes 8 industry partners and 3 SMEs who are co-developing the solutions.
The project uses life cycle analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of these technologies in reducing greenhouse gases and combating global warming.
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2027-12-31, during which time demonstration plants are built and tested close to actual processes.
The project is heavily industry-driven with a 53% industry ratio, comprising 8 industrial partners, including 3 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 7 participating countries and 7 research/university entities, suggests a high focus on practical application and market readiness rather than pure academic research.
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