Industry

HIGH-TEMPERATURE HEAT PUMPS USE CASES IN INDUSTRY SECTOR

FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

The food and beverage industry has high thermal energy demands for processes such as pasteurization, sterilization, drying, frying, evaporation, and crystallization, covering sectors like dairy, sugar & juice, potato frying, and distilleries & breweries. Turboden High-Temperature Heat Pumps systems recover waste heat from these operations, converting it into clean steam for reuse. This reduces fossil fuel dependence, decreases environmental impact, and improves operational efficiency. Built to accommodate the varied thermal requirements of these sectors, Turboden systems can be integrated into existing production lines with limited impact on ongoing operations. Turboden can provide a High-Temperature Heat Pump, a Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR), or a combination of both to achieve the specific temperatures and pressures required by each process.

PAPER MANUFACTURING

Paper manufacturing is a highly energy-intensive process, particularly during the drying phase, which consumes more than two-thirds of the total energy used. This makes the industry an ideal candidate for the integration of industrial heat pumps. Turboden systems can recover waste heat from sources such as humid exhaust air and wastewater streams, converting it into hot water or high-pressure steam to increase the energy efficiency of the main process. Depending on the specific thermal requirements, this can be achieved using a High-Temperature Heat Pump, a standalone Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR), or a combined configuration of a Heat Pump with an MVR to reach the necessary temperatures and pressures.
Given the maturity and standardization of machinery in the pulp and paper sector, integrating and scaling heat pump systems is straightforward. This makes Turboden a compelling solution for widespread decarbonization and reduced energy costs, while meeting the diverse thermal demands of the industry.

CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES

Chemical and pharmaceutical industries require precise control of temperature and pressure for critical operations such as reactions, distillation, and crystallization. For instance, during crystallization, mold temperatures may vary by up to 100°C, creating a demand for reliable thermal management. Turboden systems recover the thermal energy and convert it into steam or hot water, which can then be redirected to other applications within the plant, depending on the process requirements. To meet these needs, Turboden advanced centrifugal compressor technology, combined with a proprietary control system, ensures reliable performance across a wide range of operating conditions.

REFINERY & PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

Heat is a fundamental driver in refinery and petrochemical operations such as distillation and reforming, which traditionally depend on fossil fuels to provide high-temperature energy. Turboden High-Temperature Heat Pumps offer a sustainable alternative by recovering and upgrading waste heat from flue gases and process streams, converting it into valuable thermal energy that can be reused elsewhere in the facility. This solution significantly reduces fuel consumption and emissions, while improving overall energy performance. In distillation processes, Turboden Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) systems can be integrated to perform the same thermal duties, offering a flexible and efficient configuration for high-temperature heat recovery.
Additionally, Turboden solutions can recover heat from specific process streams within the refinery and generate electrified steam to be sent to the site’s steam distribution network, supporting overall plant efficiency and decarbonization.

INDUSTRIAL WASTE HEAT TO DISTRICT HEATING

Industrial facilities, such as those involved in metal refining, chemical synthesis, and manufacturing, generate large amounts of waste heat during their operations. Often released into the atmosphere, this thermal energy can instead be recovered and supplied into district heating networks, turning a byproduct into a valuable energy source and creating new revenue opportunities for the facility.
Turboden High-Temperature Heat Pumps upgrade low-grade waste heat to temperatures suitable for 1st to 5th generation district heating systems. Heat extracted from flue gases or cooling water is converted into hot water for urban heating applications.
Drawing on extensive experience in industrial processes, Turboden selects reliable, high-quality materials that, together with a proprietary remote-control system, ensure safe, efficient, and consistent performance under variable operating conditions.