High Temperature Heat Pump (HTHP)
What is a very High Temperature Heat Pump ?
A very High Temperature Heat Pump (HTHP) is an advanced technology designed to provide efficient heating solutions at much higher temperatures than conventional industrial heat pumps. While standard industrial heat pumps typically operate at temperatures up to 90-120°C, very high temperature heat pumps can generate heat in the range of 100°C to 200°C, or even higher, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial processes.
These heat pumps work by recovering waste heat from industrial operations and upgrading it to higher temperatures, which can then be used for heating, drying, steam generation, or other thermal processes. By upcycling waste heat, they drastically reduce the need for additional energy inputs, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
How does a very High Temperature Heat Pump work ?
- Heat Collection: The HTHP collects waste heat from an industrial process, such as exhaust gases, air, or water, at a relatively low temperature to evaporate low-pressure working fluid.
- Compression: This working fluid is passed through a centrifugal compressor, which increases its pressure and thereby its temperature.
- Heat Upgrade: The high-temperature working fluid is then passed through a heat exchanger, where it condenses by transfering its heat to the required industrial process, such as heating fluids, generating steam, or directly heating a production line.
- Expansion and Cooling: After releasing its heat, the working fluid undergoes expansion, reducing its pressure and temperature. It is then ready to collect more waste heat again, restarting the cycle.
This process allows industries to recover and reuse waste heat, upgrading it to the higher temperatures needed for demanding processes, all while consuming much less electricity compared to traditional fossil fuel-based heating systems.
Why using Heatlift very High Temperature Heat Pumps ?
Decarbonising industrial heat
Industrial heat accounts for 25% of the world’s total final energy consumption. In Europe, around 66% of industrial energy demand is used for heat production, with 77% of this heat still generated from fossil fuels, emitting greenhouse gases. Of this heat production, approximately 15% is in the range of 100 to 200°C, and only a few solutions are viable for decarbonising it, with the main options being electrification and energy efficiency improvements.
Using Heatlift HTHP, the heat produced comes partly from your process and replaces production by a fossil energy source. Greenhouse gases emissions can then be reduced by up to 10 times.
Reducing power consumption and leading the energy transition
Industrial heat pumps are leading the way in decarbonising industrial heat, consuming 2 to 4 times less power than electric boilers by upcycling waste heat generated by the same process. They also offer swift payback periods of just 2 to 5 years. Industrial heat pumps are the most practical and efficient technology to replace gas and fossil fuel boilers with locally produced renewable energy. These systems are ready for large-scale deployment, addressing the decarbonisation needs of most European industries that rely on process heat. Additionally, they align with forthcoming regulatory changes, including the phasing out of fossil fuel boilers, increased taxes on fossil fuels, and incentives for renewable energy use. The EU and national governments are actively supporting this transition with pilot projects and favourable policies.
Driving the surge in industrial heat pumps adoption across Europe
Between 2023 and 2030, industrial heat pumps are expected to experience significant growth in Europe, with annual increases projected to exceed 15%. This growth positions heat pumps as the leading technology for decarbonising industrial heating in the EU-27 and the UK.
Heatlift’s ambition : Simplifying your energy transition
At Heatlift, we offer both standard and custom heat pump systems integrated into our clients’ processes to efficiently generate steam, hot water, hot air, or directly heat processes by upcycling waste heat generated within the same process.
HTHP for Steam Generation
HTHP for Hot Air production
HTHP for Hot Water production
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