Technical Visit to HALCOR Foundry

On the 17th of January 2025, the StreamSTEP EU Project commenced its design phase with a technical visit to the HALCOR Foundry in Greece. This visit brought together distinguished experts, including Professor Hussam Jouhara from Brunel University London and Dr. Eivind Øvrelid from SINTEF.

 HALCOR plays a crucial role in the project by integrating advanced thermal energy management systems into its copper melting and casting operations. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainability in industrial processes.

The waste heat research efforts will be led by the Heat Pipe and Thermal Management Research Group at Brunel, University of London. Their primary focus is the development of the Advanced Heat Pipe Heat Exchanger, a cutting-edge technology designed to maximize waste heat recovery in industrial applications. With a strong track record in pioneering waste heat recovery solutions, the research group will lead the industrial implementation phase of the project at full scale.

This collaboration seeks to incorporate state-of-the-art thermal energy management solutions, including advanced heat exchangers, high temperature heat pumps, and digital twinning technologies, to significantly improve energy efficiency across industrial operations.

By bridging academic research with practical industrial applications, this partnership aims to drive innovation and establish more sustainable manufacturing processes.