Pioneering nanofluid technology increased
segments of plant's cooling system capacity by approximately
20%
DUBLIN, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- HT Materials Science (HTMS) announced
today the successful deployment of Maxwell, a groundbreaking
heat transfer fluid for commercial and industrial cooling and
heating systems, at an industrial plant. The plant, located in
Ludwigshafen, Germany, is owned and operated by Almatis GmbH,
the successor to Alcoa and the world's leader in the
development, manufacture and supply of premium alumina and
alumina-based products. Maxwell increased segments of the plant's
cooling system capacity by approximately 20% and extended the
plant's operational output. The Ludwigshafen plant produces
high-quality materials for the refractory, ceramic and polishing
industries.
The installation was commissioned to demonstrate that Maxwell
could reduce the plant's maintenance requirements and increase
production capacity during certain periods of high ambient
temperature. This is the second industrial plant in which Maxwell
has been used to achieve similar results.
Maxwell is an engineered suspension of sub-micron particles
in a base fluid of water or water/glycol ('nanofluid'). Maxwell
is a drop-in additive for cooling and heating systems, that
works by enhancing heat transfer resulting in reduced energy
consumption and increased thermal system capacity.
"This project is a testament to our pursuit of energy efficiency
at every level of our operations," said Almatis' Ruediger Bastian, Global Director Process
Technology. "We are always looking for ways to accelerate the
energy transition and provide more efficient services that benefit
our customers, our stakeholders and the communities in which we
operate. This successful project proves the power of international
partnership and technological collaboration, and we look forward to
working with HTMS to further the application of their technology to
advance sustainable cooling solutions."
Almatis GmbH, founded in 1910, produces high-quality materials
for the refractory, ceramic and polishing industries. Almatis is
the world's leader in the development, manufacture and supply
of premium alumina and alumina-based products. Almatis is both a
global and fully integrated producer, serving its customers from
14 strategically located sales, research and manufacturing
sites.
How Maxwell Works in a Chilled
Water System
When added to a chilled water loop at a 2%
concentration, Maxwell increases the system's cooling capacity by
up to 20%. This increased cooling capacity allows chillers, fan
units, pumps, heat exchangers and other process equipment to
operate more efficiently, reducing electrical energy consumption
and carbon emissions. Maxwell is a non-toxic, non-corrosive
material and fully recoverable and recyclable.
Thomas Grizzetti, CEO of
HTMS, said that "thanks to the ease of installation, and use in
both new and existing cooling and heating systems, Maxwell can have
a material impact on energy usage and the carbon footprint of a
broad range of industries and sectors globally. Maxwell is a
significant step forward for businesses wishing to drive down
energy use, increase system capacity and meet regulated energy
efficiency targets increasingly promulgated by governments
globally."
For more information visit www.htmaterialsscience.com
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