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Implementing industrial waste heat recovery (WHR) systems in India presents several challenges. These obstacles can be technical, economic, regulatory, and operational in nature. 1. High Initial Capital Costs Equipment and Installation: The cost of purchasing and installing waste heat recovery equipment, such as heat exchangers, ORC systems, and heat pumps,...

Implementing industrial waste heat recovery (WHR) systems in India involves several phases, each with specific tasks and time requirements. Below is an outline of typical project timelines based on industry practices and case studies. 1. Feasibility Study and Planning (3-6 months) Initial Assessment: Conduct a preliminary assessment to identify potential...

1. Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction Energy Conservation: Industrial waste heat recovery systems capture and reuse heat that would otherwise be wasted, significantly improving the overall energy efficiency of industrial processes. This is crucial in a country like India, where energy demand is constantly rising​ (McKinsey & Company)​​ (Exergy)​. Cost...

GEA Group Overview: GEA provides advanced industrial heat pump technology to capture and reuse waste heat, optimizing energy use in industrial processes. Key Solutions: Industrial heat pumps, customized solutions for energy savings and carbon footprint reduction. Website: GEA Group Exergy Overview: Specializes in Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology, suitable for...

Thermax Limited Overview: A leading provider of energy and environmental engineering solutions, Thermax offers a range of waste heat recovery systems. Their solutions are designed to enhance energy efficiency in various industrial processes. Key Solutions: Waste heat recovery boilers, absorption chillers, and recuperators. Website: Thermax Promethean Energy Overview: A specialist...

Tata Steel Plant, Jamshedpur Overview Tata Steel's Jamshedpur plant is a prime example of effective waste heat recovery in India. The plant has implemented several WHRS to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. These systems capture waste heat from the blast furnaces and other high-temperature processes to generate steam...

Cement Industry The cement industry has been a pioneer in adopting WHRS in India. Companies like Ultratech Cement and ACC Limited have implemented waste heat recovery power plants (WHRPP) across their manufacturing units. Ultratech Cement, for example, has installed WHRPPs with a cumulative capacity of over 100 MW, significantly reducing...

Early Development and Adoption Early initiatives were driven by the need to enhance energy efficiency in industries such as cement, steel, and petrochemicals, which are traditionally energy-intensive. The initial focus was on recovering waste heat from exhaust gases in furnaces and kilns, which led to modest energy savings and reductions...

Joint identification of potential sites for green hydrogen application agreed upon; Indian Army looking to be a model for sustainability Here’s an article posted in Solar Quarter that talks about the collaboration of NTPC REL and Indian army for Green Hydrogen projects. According to the article, NTPC REL signed an...

Read an interesting news - though almost a year old - about how 15 prominent companies have come together to accelerate go-to-market and commercialization of zero emission trucks in India. Electrifying large trucks is tough; these are large beasts that could go beyond 50 tons in gross weight. It is...