The company urges industrial sectors to participate in Heat Pump
Research to help establish a benchmark for designing
cost-effective, pre-engineered industrial heat pumps to meet the
needs of the industrial sector.
LONDON, Sept. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Refrigeration is
leading a research initiative aimed at advancing developments in
sustainable heating technology. Through the launch of a
comprehensive survey, the company seeks to gather critical data
from diverse industries to unveil insights into sector-specific
heat pump requirements.
"Short, concise and easy to complete, the
Heat Pump Survey gathers valuable data on businesses' day to day
operational practices."
The project will collate information about the operational needs
of various industries and businesses within the same sector. This
data will serve to inform the design of efficient, data-driven and
customer-led heat pump technologies that are easily adaptable
across a multitude of applications and scenarios, laying the ground
for the development of next-generation heat pump solutions.
Sean Hurley, Senior Sales Manager
at Star Refrigeration, said: "Star's strength has always lain in
its ability to deliver highly customised cooling and heating
solutions that seamlessly integrate with specialised processes to
achieve optimum energy efficiency."
"This research project aligns with our commitment to guiding
industries toward Net Zero. The findings will enable us to identify
the subtle variations in operational processes across industries
and businesses to fine-tune heat pump design and improve the
efficiency of industrial heating processes."
To achieve a comprehensive understanding of each industry's
needs and challenges, the company is calling on businesses from
industries in the brewing, food & drink, pharma, meat
processing, chemicals, paper, bakery, and distilling sectors to
contribute their insights by taking part in the research survey and
help shape the future of industrial renewable heating
technologies.
Short, concise and easy to complete, the Heat Pump Survey
gathers valuable data on businesses' day to day operational
practices. The information will allow Star's design team to
identify design opportunities with a focus on reducing both capital
and operational costs through the development of heat pump packages
tailored to each specific sector and business application.
Heat pumps are proving to be a game-changing solution in various
industrial settings. By capturing and reusing waste energy,
industries that have traditionally relied on gas for their heating
needs now have a viable alternative in heat pumps that deliver
energy and carbon savings. While gas boilers run at efficiencies
between 40% and 85%, heat pumps deliver far greater performance
with efficiencies of 300-700%.
Heat pumps that are well integrated into a facility's processes
can deliver high efficiencies, with pharmaceutical facilities for
example potentially able to achieve efficiencies of up to 800%.
Poultry processing facilities using heat pumps for hot water and
space heating have the potential to achieve energy and cost savings
of up to 60%. In the paper industry, heat pumps can supply up to
50% of the energy required for drying processes, which typically
account for 70% of the industry's energy consumption.
These benefits extend to a wide range of industries, including
chemical, dairy, food and drink, brewing, and distilling.
Delivering precise temperature control, heat pumps can also enhance
product quality in distillation processes, improving the flavour of
spirits, in bakeries' pre-proofing and fermentation processes,
where consistency is critical, or in the chemical sector's
distillation and crystallisation for separation efficiency.
Sean Hurley said, "Achieving Net
Zero requires businesses to make informed decisions about the
technology they use. Participating in our survey provides
businesses with an opportunity to shape the future of industry-led,
efficient solutions and ensure the industry remains ahead of the
curve."
Star's survey insights will also help the company identify heat
pump packages eligible for government incentives and funding,
making it easier and more affordable for businesses to transition
to energy-efficient heat pump systems.
Participants in the survey will receive a copy of the report on
industry-specific findings and be entered into a draw to win a £250
voucher.
To directly influence the development of advanced heat pump
technology and lend expertise, go to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7WWRQ3Q
To find out more about the use of heat pumps for industrial
applications, go to
https://www.star-ref.co.uk/smart-thinking/heat-pump-and-heat-recovery-systems-for-industrial-applications-decarbonising-heat-production-to-achieve-net-zero-targets/
Media Contact
Anna Flanagan, Star Refrigeration
Ltd, 01416387916, annaflanagan@star-ref.co.uk,
www.star-ref.co.uk
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