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HyScaling: green hydrogen as an economic perspective
To develop and promote hydrogen technology with Dutch companies, the collaborating parties in the HyScaling project have set clear goals. One of them is, that electrolysers have to be developed...
Dow and Shell demonstrate progress for lower CO2 emission crackers
Dow and Shell report progress on their technology program to electrically heat steam cracker furnaces. This will significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
The Heat is On!
The Heat is On will reduce CO2 emissions through integral innovation of heat driven processes.
“There are quite some challenges to overcome, but this technology can deliver great potential!”
What is the viability of pulsed compression technology for industrial purposes? This is the core of my research for ISPT’s COMPACT project. My name is Yordi Slotboom, I am 26...
New grant for experimental hydrogen test center for open innovation
Hydrogen from renewable power sources plays a key role in the energy transition by reducing CO2 emissions related to industrial activity. Hydrogen is contributing as sustainable industry feedstock as well...
Closing our energy loops with cost-efficient heat storage technology
To achieve a fully circular economy we will have to be able to close our material and also our energy loops. Re-using, storing and upgrading energy is an essential part...
Carbon-free heat processes can be enabled by electrically driven thermoacoustic heat pumps
The industry is a large consumer of energy and about two-thirds of the industry’s energy use is represented by heat. Often high-temperature heat is required, which is currently provided by...
Electrification in industry
TKI Energy & Industry is developing a roadmap to give direction and speed to electrification in industry. What does electrification mean for large chemical complexes such as Chemelot? And what...
Collaboration as the keyword for electrification in industry
Electrification in industry, or the transition from fossil to renewable electrical energy and the elimination of CO2 emissions: it is easier said than done. The electrification roadmap is a good...
Webinars on sustaining the future
Due to covid-19 the Netherlands Process Technology Symposium (NPS) had to be postponed. But since climate change does not wait, we replaced the event by a series of 4 webinars...
Climate wins at NPS17 Energy Webinar
Due to covid-19 the Netherlands Process Technology Symposium, that was to be held at the TU Delft this year and organized by TU Delft with support of ISPT, had to...
Lessons learned from an oil-free wet compressor
The recently completed LESSON project has identified the sources of losses of an oil-free wet compressor prototype that was built in a previous project.
Dutch National Growth Fund: dare to excel
The Dutch National Growth Fund offers great opportunities for green hydrogen and chemistry.
Connecting climate innovations from industry with social issues during Springtij
During the last weekend of September the annual sustainability forum Springtij takes place on the island of Terschelling. For three days government, NGOs, industry and society will focus on sustainability...
Large potential for production of green hydrogen in 5 Dutch industrial regions
Plenty of opportunities for large-scale green hydrogen production by means of industrial electrolysis of water exist in the Dutch industrial regions of Rotterdam, the North Sea Canal area, Geleen (Chemelot),...
Infrastructure as backbone for a sustainable society
Hydrogen, electricity, CO2 storage, heat and steam are crucial for a sustainable society. But these energy sources should be able to reach our front doors. That is why the third...
Cutting heat pump investments in half
Heat pump technology is a crucial part of making industry more sustainable. However, there are still many opportunities to increase its economic viability. The recently completed CRUISE project has focused...
Evaluating inline moisture measurement for xspray dried dairy products
Follow our sequel on the case results in the project Grip on Dryers – this time part 3 of 5. Within the Grip on Dryers project, several companies that seek...
The promise of energy efficient two stage drying
Follow our sequel on the case results in the project Grip on Dryers – this time part 2 of 5. Within the ISPT Grip on Dryers project, several companies that...
Grip on Dryers: re-engineering in-mold drying for paper packaging
Follow our sequel on the case results in the project Grip on Dryers – this is part 1 of 5. Within the Grip on Dryers program, several companies that aim...
Looking back: building a sustainable future in 2019
It is obvious that 2019 has been an impactful year. Not only for the sustainable process industry, but also throughout society, in the Netherlands and beyond. Below we briefly illustrate some...
Can nanofiltration replace energy intensive distillation?
TENMIP (Testing and Evaluation of Nanofiltration Membranes in Industrial Processes) evaluated if nanofiltration can replace energy intensive distillation.
The road to a green industry: sustainable innovations in our production processes
This is the second blog on how industry is establishing a sustainable future. The first blog introduced the role of industry in several themes which are currently most visible in...
How the industry plays a crucial role in establishing a sustainable future
What if we don't see the industry as a big bad polluter, but as an indispensable partner in building a green future?