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If you are looking for best practice examples of environmentally compatible processes made in Germany, are interested in environmental technology research results, or need the contact details of a technology provider, project party, or stakeholder involved in the transfer of environmental technology for support in the development or application of environmentally friendly technologies, you have come to the right place. The Projects & Publications section will provide you with brief outlines of case studies and research projects together with the contact details of the project parties and technology providers involved. Just select the technology that interests you or use our search engine.

 

A selection of interesting new project descriptions is listed below:

Project-IconA new preparation process for the extension of the holding time of acidic zinc electrolyte and hydrochloric acid cleaning as well as process water circulation management in electroplating
oftech en 190
© OFTECH Oberflächen GmbH
An electroplating company built a mobile treatment unit in which any impurities are eliminated from the solutions at an early stage in the process using special ion exchangers. This saves large quantities of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution. All of the rinse water is treated in a reverse osmosis filter system and then reintroduced into the water cycle.   more...
Project-IconWaste heat recovery in a cupola furnace
A new recuperator in a smelting plant facilitates the utilisation of an additional 14 MW of waste heat. The waste heat is used to generate steam throughout the year for a nearby food company, saving up to 11,000 tons of CO2 per annum.   more...
Project-IconSME-innovative - Climate Protection: Gas-Fired Hot Air Blowers as a Replacement for Electric Hot Air Blowers
The gas-fired hot air blower developed for industrial process heating can be used to substitute electrically heated devices. The device is designed to facilitate the controlled mixing of secondary air with exhaust airflows from the porous gas burner, thereby achieving greater efficiency and lower emissions.   more...
Link-IconUsing the Fresnel process heat collector to generate solar cooling
Fresnel-Solarkollektoranlage in Sevilla
© DBU
The Fresnel solar collector system developed under the project generates process heat in areas with a high level of solar radiation. This heat can then be used in industrial production processes or for the operation of absorption refrigeration units.   more...
Link-IconFewer solvents in flexographic printing
Foliendruck
© DBU
A flexographic ink was developed for use on food packaging which contains no organic solvents and is also suitable for laminating film. The ink is applied with customised printing plates.   more...
Link-IconUsing integrated flow coating to enhance ecological and economic efficiency in the industrial wood coating process
The integrated flow coating technology reduces coating wastage and energy consumption by 90% each compared to conventional wood coating methods. In addition, the quantity of solvents evaporating is almost 80% lower.   more...
CPG Film
© UBA

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