Electrification of industrial steam systems

Using high-temperature heat pumps in existing steam systems to replace traditional gas-fired boilers may be an economically attractive option when it comes to achieving an efficient electrification of industrial processes.

Case study from a Danish brewery

The combination of a refrigeration system and a high-temperature heat pump into a single heat pump for simultaneous heating and cooling has been tested at a Danish brewery, and the case study shows potential, but also challenges.

HTHP technology portfolio

The project aims at developing a concise portfolio of high-temperature heat pump technologies, which is able to cover a broad range of applications at highest efficiencies. The portfolio is based on natural refrigerants and combines the peculiarities of R718 (water), R744 (CO₂) and the group of hydrocarbons.

What is a high-temperature heat pump?

No clue what a heat pump is and how it can supply high-temperature process heat? Get an overview here and learn why industrial heat pumps are an inevitable key technology for electrifying and decarbonizing industrial process heat supply!

Applications

High-temperature heat pumps can be integrated in a variety of applications - both in existing plants and new process equipment. A proper integration is key to reaching the highest performances.

Modular and Flexible Design

Modularity and flexibility are crucial aspects for the technology design in order to reach the highest performances at a variety of applications.

Natural Refrigerants

Natural refrigerants have several advantages, which make them the optimal foundation for the development of high-temperature heat pump technologies.

Project Partners

The project group involves 16 partners from Denmark, Germany, UK and Sweden. The partners include various stakeholders with a focus on bringing the technologies into application.

Process Integration

The process integration is a challenging task: The optimal placement is a decisive factor for the project, but in turn it is dependent on various aspects.

Temperature Glide Matching

Temperature glide matching is a requirement in order to limit the irreversibilities caused by heat transfer and to enable high overall performances.