Understanding the Opportunity
Many industrial processes reject 20-50% of input energy as waste heat. Recovery systems can capture this energy for space heating, water heating, or power generation.
Technology Options
Heat exchangers, economizers, and organic Rankine cycle systems offer different recovery approaches depending on temperature levels and end-use requirements.
Case Studies
A cement plant waste heat recovery system generates 8 MW of electricity, reducing grid dependency by 25% with a 4-year payback period.