TOP-REF aims to develop and validate
specific indicators, methodologies and non-invasive tools devoted to the improvement of resource efficiency in energy intensive continuous industrial processes in the chemical and petrochemical and agro-chemical sectors.
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Pilots TOP-REF will be validated through demonstration under real conditions in three pilots, one in each sector
Pilot 1. Chemistry
Typical process layout comprises a reaction section, a multi-step purification section and a solvent recycling section.Pilot 1. Chemistry
Typical process layout comprises a reaction section, a multi-step purification section and a solvent recycling section.
Pilot 2. Refining
The final deliverable of the project, besides the performance indicators and modelling, will be a monitoring and control softwarePilot 2. Refining
The final deliverable of the project, besides the performance indicators and modelling, will be a monitoring and control software.
Pilot 3. Fertilizer
Two steps: 1st Granulation and 2nd Drying. The plant is controlled by several nodes of a DCS equipment from Emerson, Delta V.Pilot 3. Fertilizer
Two steps: 1st Granulation and 2nd Drying. The plant is controlled by several nodes of a DCS equipment from Emerson, Delta V.
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TOP-REF at the World Congress of Chemical Engineering
Barcelona is hosting a new edition of one of the largest events of the chemical sector worldwide: the celebration of […]
TOP-REF presents in the USA its methodology for improving energy efficiency in intensive industries
Some of the TOP-REF partners attended the ECOS conference to present the latest developments of the project. The 30th […]
Fertinagro – Demo results
Sergio Atarés (Fertinagro) explains the impacts of the Project at their industrial plant and the results of the TOP-REF project
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New processes, less pollution
New processes and equipment to reduce the energy consumption and GHG emissions with the aim of achieving lower carbon footprint products.