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News from the Demonstration sites
Demonstration site 1
Over the past six months, Demo Case 1 has made significant progress. In March 2024, Stella Polaris and Mayekawa established a project timeline, finalizing key documents like P&ID diagrams and the Control Narrative. A HAZOP study and risk assessment by Norsk Energi were also completed.
By March, the pentane and ammonia heat pumps were built, and the pentane housing was completed. A Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) was conducted in early April at Mayekawa's facility in Belgium, with TNO and Stella Polaris representatives to ensure that all equipment met required standards. The heat pumps were delivered to Stella Polaris in late April, and commissioning is set to begin in late October or early November 2024, with testing to follow.
Efforts are currently focused on assessing risks of pentane or oil leaks and exploring sensor-based solutions to enhance leak detection. The development of a digital twin, led by TNO, is progressing well, enabling system replication under real conditions. Collaboration between TNO and MYK continues to refine control systems for optimal functionality. Next steps include integrating heat pumps into existing systems by the end of September, along with necessary cabling. A Site Acceptance Test (SAT) is planned for late October or early November to verify installation specifications. Discussions on data recording methodologies especially concerning integration protocols surrounding sensor generated information, will also take place.
Experimental evaluations will assess both short- and long-term industrial performance, exhibiting operational versatility across varied scenarios over extended durations. Testing targeting 2000 hours annual usage (up to 3600 hours) to provide insights into durability and component efficiency.
Demonstration site 2
In the last six months, the work on the demonstration case has mainly focused on defining the last details of the design and integration and on the construction of the heat pump skid by GEA and of the heat pump building at the Tiense sugar factory.
The sensors to detect leakages of pentane in the air have been selected and a procedure to follow in case of leakage detection has been defined. The heat pump risk analysis has been completed by GEA.
In the GEA workshop in Berlin, the heat pump skids (containing the compressor, oil cooler, startup heat exchanger/internal heat exchanger, evaporator and condenser respectively) have been built and pressure tested. The electrical wiring and the insulation have been installed and the heat pump has at the time of writing arrived at the Tiense sugar factory. The heat pump is being installed, with the first steps being welding and insulating the piping and doing the electrical wiring to and from the heat pump. This also means that the building that the heat pump will be installed in is finished, and full focus is now on getting the heat pump commissioned.
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EHPA, as part of the SPIRIT project, is drafting two reports on non-technical barriers and opportunities and skill needs for industrial heat pumps in the EU.
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores innovative solutions to harness waste heat and drive the circular economy in various sectors. This event will showcase real-world examples and cutting-edge technologies that are transforming waste heat from a byproduct into a valuable resource, helping industries and cities reduce energy consumption, cut emissions, and boost sustainability.
Chillventa 2024 is a leading international trade fair for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump technologies, held biennially in Nuremberg, Germany. This event gathers industry professionals, experts, and exhibitors from around the world to showcase the latest innovations, products, and services.
You can find out more about SPIRIT at EHPA's stand inHall 4A / Booth Number 4A-402.
With over 200 participants, the Heat Pump Forum 2024, organised by the European Heat Pump Association in Brussels, brought together over 40 speakers among thought leaders, policymakers, industry giants, and influential stakeholders.
This event provided a prime opportunity for SPIRIT to be shared with leading experts in the field, allowing them to gain deeper insights into the project and its goals.
In August TVP Solar, associated partner of SPIRIT, participated and disseminated the project in the event EuroSun 2024 - the ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. This event has gathered 200+ participants from Europe and worldwide.
Researchers, engineers, renewable energy project developers, and representatives from the solar industry ‘discussed the latest research results, technological developments and opportunities in sustainable and solar energy. Being part of this gathering, TVP Solar has shared the company’s results and experience in the public-funded research & innovation activities it coordinates and/or participates concerning its innovative solar thermal technology.
On June 11, SPIRIT was present at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Energy Fair at the EHPA stand.
EUSEW is a annual event organized by the European Commission, dedicated to promoting clean energy transitions across Europe. It includes a diverse range of participants from industry professionals, policymakers, and innovative projects focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
IWG Industry 2024 Annual Event
5 June 2024, Namur (Belgium)
On the 5th of June, SPIRIT was presented at the SET Plan IWG Industry 2024 Annual Event in Namur. This event was organised by SET IndEU Secretariat and presented national and EU projects around two interactive panels: “The Renewable Route: RES in industry: integration, availability and competitiveness” and “Igniting Industrial Innovation: Heat recovery and upgrading in industry and heat2power”. Within the second session, Simon Spoelstra, Senior Project Manager at TNO and SPIRIT Coordinator presented the ambition, demonstration sites, and preliminary key takeaways of the project.
2024 EHP Congress
3 - 5 June 2024, Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
From June 3-5, SPIRIT participated in the Euroheat & Power Congress in Rotterdam. This event offered high-level insights into legislation, business models, technology, and market developments shaping the district heating and cooling industry. It brought together over 450 business executives, more than 30 exhibitors, 85+ speakers, and local authority representatives from across Europe.
SPIRIT event "Heat and Eat: A Matchmaking Event for Industrial Heat Pumps and the Food Industry"
28 May 2024, Remo Platform (Online)
By bringing together experts and stakeholders, the “Heat and Eat: A Matchmaking Event for Industrial Heat Pumps and the Food Industry” online event, recorded on 28 May 2024, provided a space for heat pump and component manufacturers and food industry representatives to learn about best practices in the sector and explore relevant EU funding schemes as well as opportunities for collaboration.
The event was attended by 133 participants and held in the framework of SPIRIT, PUSH2HEAT and SUSHEAT – three European research projects funded under the Horizon Europe Programme aiming at fostering the uptake of high-temperature heat pumps for industrial use.
SPIRIT Webinar "Sustaining success of industrial heat pumps – a call to action!"
14 March 2024, MS Teams (Online)
The webinar presented both the challenges and solutions involved in integrating industrial heat pumps, from the perspectives of both technology providers and end-users - industries that are “heat-pump ready” and can benefit from this technology.
It covered recent policy and technological developments in Europe and highlighted a successful case of industrial heat pump integration, sharing insights from both the manufacturer and the end user.
The webinar followed the European Commission’s decision to postpone the Heat Pump Action Plan until after the EU elections, emphasising the need for policy support to drive decarbonisation and promote energy savings and CO₂ reduction in industry.
From the 19th to the 22nd of March SPIRIT attended Anuga FoodTec, the international fair for food technology in Cologne, Germany where it showcased the potential of the integration of high-temperature heat pumps in the food & beverage industry. By repurposing process waste heat to fuel new operations, heat pumps offer not only efficiency but also sustainability across various applications within the industry.
Another significant event for the SPIRIT project this year was Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) in Milan where, from March 12 to 15, SPIRIT was showcased at the EHPA booth. MCE is a major international trade fair that focuses on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R), as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Held biennially in Milan, it gathers professionals and companies from various industries to present cutting-edge technologies aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in buildings and industrial processes.
Have you ever struggled to explain what a heat pump is to your friends and family? Here is a new approach by Manuel Gräber, Managing Director at TLK Energy.
Push2Heat Needs Your Insights: Help the Project Advance Industrial Heat Pumps!
Have you filled in the Push2Heat survey yet? The EU-funded project is looking for insights on the political, economic, legal, environmental, technical, and social factors affecting industrial heat pumps.
The overall aim of the project is to overcome barriers to the widespread deployment of industrial heat pumps. The project aims to scale up four key technologies by optimising their efficiency and economic performance, integrate them into the paper and chemical sectors, and demonstrate their effectiveness at industrial sites.
The series of short video interviews of the SPIRIT Partners is out! Watch the videos to get to know the Partners of the project consortium, their expertise and their role and responsibilities in SPIRIT!
Deliverable 2.2 aims to create a common benchmark method for measuring the performance of IHPs and establish a guideline which specifies methods for testing and rating of performance both for testing IHPs in the laboratory and on-site.
Power to efficiency: unlocking industrial decarbonisation through heat pumps
What role do heat pumps play in industrial decarbonisation? This is the question that was addressed by the webinar “Sustaining success of industrial heat pumps – a call to action!” hosted by EHPA on 14 March [...]
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