Webinar | Energy Upcycling Using Heat Pumps
The energy demand for industrial processes is high, and more than 60% of the total energy in industrial processes is used for process heating. Approximately 35% of energy needs in industrial processes are delivered at a temperature range below 200°C. In this temperature range, and up to 250°C, heat pumps and high temperature heat pumps can play an important role for the electrification of the industries. In principle, a heat pump connects a heat source of low temperature with a heat sink at a higher temperature, enabling the energy to be considered ‘upcycled’.
In this webinar, our speaker will explain the basic principles of heat pumps, their expected performance, energy consumption, limitations, and opportunities. Attendees will gain an understanding of how heat pumps can be applied across energy recovery and upcycling. This webinar will aim to stimulate discussion on fostering a sustainable approach while meeting energy demands, ultimately contributing to more environmentally conscious and efficient industries.
Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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About the Presenter
Gerald Marinitsch is the CEO of Solex Thermal Science - an international company with locations in Canada, the Netherlands, and the UK. He has a strong mechanical and process engineering background, as well as professional expertise in the energy sector. Previously, Gerald held a leading role in the development and commercialization of small-scale biomass combined heat and power plants, based on Stirling engines (which can be used as heat pumps and for cryogenic cycles). He has also served as a plant manager of a soy bean crushing pant using solvent extraction, where he optimized the internal energy recovery, and substituted thermal power generation from oil with CO2 neutral biomass. Energy recovery and optimization are topics that Gerald is deeply passionate about.