Energy and Water Recovery for a Sustainable Steel Industry
Energy and Water Recovery for a Sustainable Steel Industry
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EnWaRec develops technologies and tools for energy and water recovery in the European steel industry, contributing to the Green Deal and circular economy goals.
EnWaRec follows a holistic approach, combining different technologies, sensors and tools to achieve energy and water recovery targets. Within this approach, the following key technologies are being developed:
Waste Heat Recovery with non-clogging Heat Exchanger.
Concept for waste heat reuse by high temperature heat pump for steam production and sludge drying.
Concept of water recovery by membrane distillation.
Concept for hydropower recovery by micro-turbine to produce electricity.
Coatings for corrosion and scaling protection of heat exchanger surfaces, micro turbine parts and nozzles.
Development of smart monitoring concepts and tools for the energy and water recovery techniques.
Co-funded by the
European Union
This project has received funding from the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) under grant agreement No 101216643.
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