An integrated solution capable of converting industrial heat supply facilities into a low-carbon, high-efficiency system has been developed by domestic researchers. It is expected to be utilized as a foundational technology to support the transition to carbon neutrality in industrial groups that utilize thermal processes below 200°C, such as food, chemicals, paper, and textiles.

A research team led by Principal Researcher Park Chang-dae at the Carbon Neutrality Machinery Research Institute of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials announced on the 22nd that they have developed an integrated eco-friendly heat supply solution tailored for industrial sites.

This technology is designed to replace existing fossil fuel-based heat supply facilities with high-efficiency, eco-friendly systems and is reportedly applicable to various manufacturing sectors.

The research team established a platform capable of designing heat supply facilities optimized for industrial process conditions.

The research team explained that the platform is structured to provide integrated support ranging from heat source selection and piping design to the optimization of operating conditions.

It was stated that the primary target of application is industries using thermal processes in a temperature range of 200℃ or lower, and that significant carbon reduction effects are expected as manufacturing processes in this range account for a substantial portion of domestic industrial energy consumption.

Senior Researcher Park Chang-dae predicted that this achievement could contribute to accelerating decarbonization in industrial sites.

The research team announced that it plans to enhance field applicability in conjunction with future demonstration projects.