Hot water is becoming increasingly important as a promising clean energy carrier or as an alternative to steam-based heating – especially with a view to a more climate-friendly future. But have you ever wondered how is hot water EFFICIENTLY produced? In this article, we look at the basics and technologies used to produce hot water for process or utility applications.
In addition to this, steam based hot water generation is quite commonly adopted across chemical industries. However, it requires dependence on fossil fuels and the cost of generation is high. Of the different efficient hot water generation technologies, heat pumps can be undoubtedly the best possible method.
With heat pumps, you can upscale this low-grade energy to a higher temperature of 120°C and even convert it into low-pressure steam using Atlas Copco steam compressors with excellent performance.
How industrial heat pumps work
As shown above, you can upscale low-grade energy to a higher temperature. An industrial heat pump is a device that transfers heat from a low-temperature source to a high-temperature sink, using a refrigerant as the working fluid. By using waste heat or renewable electricity as the input, an industrial heat pump can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Industries often produce waste heat that is not hot enough to be reused. Industrial heat pumps can capture this low-temperature waste heat and turn it into usable high-temperature heat. This improves energy efficiency and helps to save energy.
Electrically-driven
An electrically driven industrial heat pump provides higher performance than traditional fuel-fired alternatives. It enables energy circularity, improving the energy efficiency of industrial processes. When powered by renewable electricity, it further strengthens the industry’s decarbonization strategy in a sustainable manner. By using electricity from renewable sources, industries can reduce their carbon footprint and move towards a more sustainable future. Heat pumps are a key technology for electrification, providing a clean and efficient way to generate heat for industrial processes. By incorporating heat pumps into their operations, industries can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and take a significant step towards mitigating CO2 emissions.