Study on a heat recovery, distribution and buffering system
Publieke samenvatting / Public summary
Aanleiding
To comply with the Paris Climate Agreement and the goals of the Dutch government, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands must be reduced by 49% from 1990 levels by 2023. This is necessary to keep global warming from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. KLK Kolb Specialties B.V. (KKS) adds to this goal by recovering energy from major “waste” sources by installing a heat recovery system, hot water network and buffer vessel. The heat source is alkoxylation process where much heat is released. In the current situation, this heat is cooled to air. KKS will install these systems at three reactors where the alkoxylation step takes places. Reducing CO2 emissions therefore holds strategic significance for KKS. This site development project is an opportunity to make the alkoxylation process more sustainable and reduce KKS's carbon footprint.
Doelstelling
The goal of this environmental and basic engineering study is to propose a design for the heat recovery system, hot water network and buffer vessel. The heat recovery system will recover excess heat from the exothermal alkoxylation reaction. This heat will subsequently be used to heat processes, cleaning water and buildings, further reducing CO2 emission and complying to the Paris Climate Agreement. In addition, with this project KKS addresses a market demand to provide products with lower CO2 footprint. The study is a preparation for a potential investment in well-developed techniques and equipment. The deliverables will be used to make the final investment decision to realise the heat recovery system and all of its components. In summary, the goals of this project are to gain insights in: • designing the alkoxylation reactors and the equipment needed • the process technology • the permits required to build the heat recovery system • the investment expenses, operational outlays and projected revenues • the expected heat recovery and corresponding CO2 emission reduction
Korte omschrijving
The environmental study will involve performing a basic engineering study to assess the feasibility of the HRS. An environmental impact analysis will be performed to calculate how much heat can be collected and usefully consumed at other locations on site, while assessing the reliability of the expected CO2-emission reduction associated with the project. Safety aspects will be investigated via an HSE analysis and research will be performed to determine if additional permits are required for the installation and operation of the HRS. Finally, an accurate assessment of the expected investment can be made, enabling the calculation of crucial financial indicators for making investment decisions.
Resultaat
The intended result of this basic engineering and environmental study is to enable a sound decision to proceed to the detailed engineering phase and ultimately the implementation of the HRS in the alkoxylation reactors. A positive decision would result in proceeding to the detailed engineering phase and ultimately the realisation of the heat recovery system, hot water network and buffer vessel.
To comply with the Paris Climate Agreement and the goals of the Dutch government, CO2 emissions in the Netherlands must be reduced by 49% from 1990 levels by 2023. This is necessary to keep global warming from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. KLK Kolb Specialties B.V. (KKS) adds to this goal by recovering energy from major “waste” sources by installing a heat recovery system, hot water network and buffer vessel. The heat source is alkoxylation process where much heat is released. In the current situation, this heat is cooled to air. KKS will install these systems at three reactors where the alkoxylation step takes places. Reducing CO2 emissions therefore holds strategic significance for KKS. This site development project is an opportunity to make the alkoxylation process more sustainable and reduce KKS's carbon footprint.
Doelstelling
The goal of this environmental and basic engineering study is to propose a design for the heat recovery system, hot water network and buffer vessel. The heat recovery system will recover excess heat from the exothermal alkoxylation reaction. This heat will subsequently be used to heat processes, cleaning water and buildings, further reducing CO2 emission and complying to the Paris Climate Agreement. In addition, with this project KKS addresses a market demand to provide products with lower CO2 footprint. The study is a preparation for a potential investment in well-developed techniques and equipment. The deliverables will be used to make the final investment decision to realise the heat recovery system and all of its components. In summary, the goals of this project are to gain insights in: • designing the alkoxylation reactors and the equipment needed • the process technology • the permits required to build the heat recovery system • the investment expenses, operational outlays and projected revenues • the expected heat recovery and corresponding CO2 emission reduction
Korte omschrijving
The environmental study will involve performing a basic engineering study to assess the feasibility of the HRS. An environmental impact analysis will be performed to calculate how much heat can be collected and usefully consumed at other locations on site, while assessing the reliability of the expected CO2-emission reduction associated with the project. Safety aspects will be investigated via an HSE analysis and research will be performed to determine if additional permits are required for the installation and operation of the HRS. Finally, an accurate assessment of the expected investment can be made, enabling the calculation of crucial financial indicators for making investment decisions.
Resultaat
The intended result of this basic engineering and environmental study is to enable a sound decision to proceed to the detailed engineering phase and ultimately the implementation of the HRS in the alkoxylation reactors. A positive decision would result in proceeding to the detailed engineering phase and ultimately the realisation of the heat recovery system, hot water network and buffer vessel.