Waste Heat Recovery – An Introductory Guide
Aims
The aim of this guide is to provide information about heat that is being wasted and how to capture it and use it. This includes facilitating better communication and understanding between relevant parties interested in providing and using waste heat. Ultimately, this is to encourage reuse, thus reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions whilst also possibly delivering commercial benefits.
The guidance is directed at non-technical specialists. The goal is to develop knowledge that will enable them to engage with third parties, such as waste heat producers and heat network operators, on the topic of waste heat. This engagement should ascertain if organisations have any initial, high level interest in offering their waste heat and identify potential options for its use.
Methods
The need for this guidance document was identified by the ‘Waste Heat from Industry’ Steering Group, which was established by Scottish Enterprise and comprises:
• The Scottish Government
• Scottish Environment Protection Agency
• Zero Waste Scotland
• Scottish Futures Trust
• Glasgow City Council
• Fife Council
Scottish Enterprise commissioned Arup who undertook research and an industry workshop in order to identify the content for this guide.
Findings
Previous research by ClimateXChange identified over 900 sites in Scotland with waste heat totalling 1.7TWh that could potentially be reused.
The guide introduces the technical aspects to waste heat recovery (temperature, grade, sources, opportunities and challenges; and describes the various heat recovery technologies.
The commercial considerations are discussed including procurement methods; contractual arrangements and financial mechanisms. There is a list of additional resources and appendices on the technologies and sources of waste heat from various industrial sectors.
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| Author | Arup |
| Published Year | 2024 |
| Report Type | Research |
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