We are developing a new system and reactor concept for thermochemical energy storage on a smaller industrial scale (e.g. for smelting works, steam processes, etc.). The heat loading should primarily take place through process waste heat or unused process streams.

In particular, processes are considered in which no heat recovery takes place or can take place and this can be transported away and stored with the chemical solid storage material in the future.

The required heat can be taken from gaseous or liquid process streams. The heat discharge can be carried out in different situations depending on the process conditions.

This means that the discharge can take place, for example, during peak loads or times of high energy prices.

The basis for an efficient process is a positive cost-benefit analysis. We develop a suitable plant and reactor concept for you, which can be used on your scale.

Energies can come from unused gases such as CO gases or process gases. Another source of unused fuel could be VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) (liquid as well as gaseous), which e.g. remain unused within chemical processes or when storing chemicals.

One possibility for this combination is the use of a module in which the residues are burned / oxidized. The heat generated during combustion can then be used to charge the storage tank with heat. As soon as energy is required for low-calorific residues, thermochemical energy can be returned from the storage unit in order to safely oxidize the residues.

No additional primary energy is then necessary. This system has the advantage that the stored energy can be used flexibly.

If you are interested in a study for your company, please contact us!

We’d be happy to advise you