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In this article, Matt Gutschow, co-founder of HeatCalc, provides some insights into the topic of heat exchanger fouling. What is fouling? What are the effects and what are solutions to prevent or at least control fouling in energy recovery projects using heat exchangers. Matt built his insights on the basis of hundreds of heat recovery projects in industry he has investigated over previous years.
Read Full Business PracticeClimate Chain Coalition
The Climate Chain Coalition (CCC) is an open global initiative to support collaboration among members and stakeholders to advance blockchain (distributed ledger technology) and related digital solutions (e.g. IoT, big data) to help mobilize climate finance and enhance MRV (measurement, reporting and verification) to scale…
Rank Organic Rankine Cycle Technology with applications in Heat Recovery solution
In a project involving ACCIONA and KEROS CERAMICA, RANK has worked with SWEP to implement a heat recovery solution for electricity power generation. ORC RANK equipment capacities range from 2 to 100 kWe. The activation range for the low-temperature equipment starts at just 85 °C.SWEP's heat exchangers are installed as economizers, evaporators and condensers.
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Spar Slovenia is a part of the multinational retail chain. The company decided to run an energy management project with the purpose of implementing a comprehensive energy management solution to: 1- Monitor and analyze real-time energy consumption, 2- Define and analyze key energy efficiency indicators, and 3- Implement an energy accounting system
Read Full Business Practice10 Facts about Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the heart of developing synergies between the transport and energy sectors. EV integration into the electricity grid offers a particularly compelling solution for energy storage and grid services, enabled by so-called vehicle-to-grid mechanisms and smart charging. The shift to electric vehicles will also bring about additional employment and environmental benefits…
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The vision of an internet of electricity is becoming a lot more real with the growing understanding and adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Following a basic introduction of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, this articles, by using a simple example, gives an idea of the endless possibilities of this concept – which will always reward the most viable solution, which might in cases be storage,…
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How ICP can contribute to the success of energy efficiency networks
How ICP can contribute to the success of energy efficiency networks Very few of us in our work lives can work in a vacuum. There is a need to bounce ideas back and forth; there is a need to test our…
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Industry at crossroads - reflections from EEFIG industry event
Industry at a crossroads A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change,…
Read Full articleOutokumpu Cools Machine Shop using natural Elements
To cool the rolling mill's machine shop, Outokumpu has chosen a solution that saves energy compared with more conventional alternatives. There are two ways to cool the machine shop. One is to use outdoor air, the other to use industrial water from a nearby river and cool the air through existing cooling coils and a SWEP B649 brazed plate heat exchanger.
Read Full Business PracticeOnline condition monitoring of the LDPE reactor mixer at polyethylene plant
Case story from the Porvoo low density polyethylene plant demonstrating the importance of online condition monitoring of the LDPE reactor mixer. It includes insights in how the LDPE mixer was configured for monitoring. Find out more about their solution offering in the world’s leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016. Visit Brüel and Kjær in Hall 17, Stand A18/1, (A18).
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