Abwärmewärmerückgewinnung

Abwärmewärmerückgewinnung, also known as waste heat recovery, is a process of capturing and reusing heat that is otherwise lost from industrial processes or systems. This recovered heat can then be utilized for various purposes, such as heating other processes, generating electricity, or providing space heating. The primary goal of abwärmewärmerückgewinnung is to improve energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption.

Various technologies are employed for waste heat recovery. These include heat exchangers, which transfer heat from one fluid stream to another without direct contact. Other methods involve thermoelectric generators that convert heat directly into electricity, or organic Rankine cycles (ORC) which use a working fluid with a lower boiling point to generate power from lower temperature heat sources. The choice of technology depends on the temperature and quantity of the waste heat available and the intended application of the recovered energy.

Implementing abwärmewärmerückgewinnung offers significant economic and environmental benefits. By reducing the need for primary energy sources, it lowers operational costs and decreases greenhouse gas emissions. Industries such as manufacturing, power generation, and chemical processing are prime candidates for waste heat recovery due to their high energy intensity and substantial waste heat streams. Successful integration of these systems contributes to a more sustainable and resource-efficient industrial landscape.