Presentation Title:
Industrial Decarbonization Using Natural Refrigerant Heat Pumps with Thermal Storage
Track B: Industrial Energy Management
Session B3: Industrial Decarbonization at Scale: Technologies, Systems, and Integration
Day 2Â 2:00 pm
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Abstract:
| CIMCO will address Decarbonization for Industries with a focus on carbon neutral heating solutions for industries, emphasizing the role of natural refrigerant heat pumps and thermal storage as the key tool used in reducing fossil fuel consumption. We will discuss heat pumps and their applications in industrial settings and examine the potential of utilizing them in thermal energy networks or district energy systems as a decarbonization accelerant.The presentation will highlight the efficiency gains of natural refrigerants over synthetic refrigerants, the process of retrofitting chillers to supply domestic water or building heat through heat reclaim, and the boosting of temperatures with a steam and hot water heat pump. We will also discuss the performance curve of a heat pump, and how the source and sink temperatures impact the Coefficient of Performance (COP). Additionally, we will delve into the concept of district energy, its advantages, and its evolution from inception to the present day. The webinar will conclude with an overview of thermal storage solutions, detailing their benefits, and their role in reducing capital (capex) and operational (opex) costs while serving as a tool for decarbonization. |