High-temperature heat pump project calls on Frascold
2nd December 2024
ITALY: Compressor manufacturer Frascold is participating in a Danish-led project to showcase the effectiveness of ultra-high-temperature heat pumps in cutting-edge industrial applications.
The initiative, Demonstrating high-temperature heat pumps at different integration levels (InterHeat), is led by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI).
Frascold has supplied two compact CX ATEX semi-hermetic screw compressors, capable of operating at over 100°C. Designed to meet the most advanced requirements, these compressors are said to be ideal for the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, where high temperatures are essential for generating steam and enabling sterilisation or drying processes.
“Frascold sees the InterHeat project as an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable and efficient technologies in the industrial sector,” said Frascold R&D manager Marco Perri. He adds, “Our goal is to offer solutions that address every challenge while improving the overall efficiency of processes, as demonstrated by this project, which aims to establish industrial heat pumps as a viable alternative in energy-intensive applications.”
The high-temperature heat pump is currently undergoing testing at DTI’s laboratory to assess its capability to deliver pressurised water at production temperatures between 150°C and 160°C. Upon successful testing, the heat pump will be integrated into a drying process at a factory producing powdered proteins.
The system features a dual-stage cascade setup, with each stage equipped with Frascold’s semi-hermetic compressors specifically designed for high-temperature applications (up to 170°C) using hydrocarbons such as isobutane and isopentane.
