NL-COMPH3EAT
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
To reach the Netherlands decarbonisation targets of 2030 (49% reduction CO2, relative to 1990), new technologies for industrial process heating are needed which reduce the current dependency on fossil fuels. Heat pumps are a technology which can • Transition the industry to a sustainable energy source in the form of renewable electricity • Uptake waste heat, making the supply of heat more circular • Lower final energy consumption and CO2 emissions Heat pumps are now widely being proposed for supplying heat in industry to 200°C. Despite this, heat pumps are currently widely commercially available only up to temperatures of 90°C. To support the decarbonisation of the Dutch industry, developments are needed to establish heat pump technology at temperatures >90°C. The compressor is the core component of heat pump equipment and is the primary aspect limiting temperatures >90°C. Specifically, challenges need to be overcome relating to material capabilities, interaction with hydrocarbon working fluids and lubrication system design.
Doelstelling
The overarching goal within the NL-COMPH³EAT project is: To establish GEA as a Dutch player on the world market in 2025 for the supply of safe, reliable and easy to integrate steam producing heat pumps for delivery temperatures between 120°C and 150°C using own piston compressor technology and hydrocarbons as a working medium.
Korte omschrijving
Within this project, the consortium works towards establishing new industrial heat pump technology in the Dutch and European markets. Firstly, a study will be conducted on the existing piston compressor of GEA to establish the required modifications that are needed for high temperature applications. Based on this study, a prototype compressor is developed which is then integrated into a steam producing heat pump skid. The heat pump is delivered to TNO, where it is connected to a specially designed test rig. The prototype heat pump will be tested under representative industrial conditions and it's performance characterised. This is done firstly using butane (T=130°C) as a working medium and secondly using pentane (T=150°C). Based on the learnings from the characterisation of the heat pump, two parallel activities are taken towards commercialisation of the developed technology. The consortium will assess the integration opportunities at the end-user location of MARS and subsequently define a pilot project to be targeted at the conclusion of the project.
Resultaat
The successful completion of the project will establish a Dutch manufacturer of compressor technology for the industrial heat pump market up to 150°C. This manufacturer is also uniquely placed as it is further able to develop turn key heat pump skids (up to 10 MW) for industrial end-users. The compressors and heat pumps have large application potential in Dutch and European industry (export potential). The project therefore leads to strengthening of the Dutch manufacturing sector, stimulating economic growth and job creation. The information and knowledge on the performance characteristics of the heat pump technology are made accessible to a broad range of end-users, leading to increased end-user confidence in the technology. The expected uptake of heat pumps by industry will lead to significant energy and CO2 reductions, increasing the sustainability and competitiveness of the Dutch industry.
To reach the Netherlands decarbonisation targets of 2030 (49% reduction CO2, relative to 1990), new technologies for industrial process heating are needed which reduce the current dependency on fossil fuels. Heat pumps are a technology which can • Transition the industry to a sustainable energy source in the form of renewable electricity • Uptake waste heat, making the supply of heat more circular • Lower final energy consumption and CO2 emissions Heat pumps are now widely being proposed for supplying heat in industry to 200°C. Despite this, heat pumps are currently widely commercially available only up to temperatures of 90°C. To support the decarbonisation of the Dutch industry, developments are needed to establish heat pump technology at temperatures >90°C. The compressor is the core component of heat pump equipment and is the primary aspect limiting temperatures >90°C. Specifically, challenges need to be overcome relating to material capabilities, interaction with hydrocarbon working fluids and lubrication system design.
Doelstelling
The overarching goal within the NL-COMPH³EAT project is: To establish GEA as a Dutch player on the world market in 2025 for the supply of safe, reliable and easy to integrate steam producing heat pumps for delivery temperatures between 120°C and 150°C using own piston compressor technology and hydrocarbons as a working medium.
Korte omschrijving
Within this project, the consortium works towards establishing new industrial heat pump technology in the Dutch and European markets. Firstly, a study will be conducted on the existing piston compressor of GEA to establish the required modifications that are needed for high temperature applications. Based on this study, a prototype compressor is developed which is then integrated into a steam producing heat pump skid. The heat pump is delivered to TNO, where it is connected to a specially designed test rig. The prototype heat pump will be tested under representative industrial conditions and it's performance characterised. This is done firstly using butane (T=130°C) as a working medium and secondly using pentane (T=150°C). Based on the learnings from the characterisation of the heat pump, two parallel activities are taken towards commercialisation of the developed technology. The consortium will assess the integration opportunities at the end-user location of MARS and subsequently define a pilot project to be targeted at the conclusion of the project.
Resultaat
The successful completion of the project will establish a Dutch manufacturer of compressor technology for the industrial heat pump market up to 150°C. This manufacturer is also uniquely placed as it is further able to develop turn key heat pump skids (up to 10 MW) for industrial end-users. The compressors and heat pumps have large application potential in Dutch and European industry (export potential). The project therefore leads to strengthening of the Dutch manufacturing sector, stimulating economic growth and job creation. The information and knowledge on the performance characteristics of the heat pump technology are made accessible to a broad range of end-users, leading to increased end-user confidence in the technology. The expected uptake of heat pumps by industry will lead to significant energy and CO2 reductions, increasing the sustainability and competitiveness of the Dutch industry.