RETROFEED
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Description and objectives
RETROFEED's main objective is to improve resource efficiency in resource-intensive sectors such as ceramics, cement, aluminum, steel and agrochemicals. This is achieved by upgrading critical equipment, implementing advanced monitoring systems and providing decision support to plant operators.
The project targets an average 22% increase in resource efficiency, a 19% increase in energy efficiency, resulting in cost savings of 9.3 million euros and a reduction of 135,000 tons of CO2 emissions. RETROFEED is also developing a modernization methodology and a Decision Support System (DSS) for plant managers.
The consortium includes 9 large companies and 4 SMEs with a private investment of more than 7 million euros. It is expected to have an impact on industry standards, regulations and training programs, promoting sustainability and competitiveness in European industries.
Value proposition
The real-time visualization tool offers an advanced and effective solution for flame monitoring in industrial processes. It allows operators to obtain real-time information on flame conditions, which is essential for process control and optimization, especially in sectors such as ceramics and cement, where thermal efficiency is critical. In addition, the raw material height visualization tool within a kiln provides a detailed and accurate view of the distribution and level of raw materials during the production process.
This not only improves operational efficiency by ensuring uniform charging, but also contributes to the quality of the final product by maintaining optimal processing conditions. In the context of digital twins, the value proposition is extended with the creation of digital replicas of specific kilns in the ceramics and cement sectors, as well as reactors in the agrochemical sector. These digital twins offer a detailed virtual representation of the equipment and processes, allowing simulation and analysis in virtual environments before implementing changes in the physical plant.
Project partners
CIRCE, AIMEN, IEN, IVL, EEIP, GEO, ODYS, OPTIT, TCID, SECIL, ASAS, FENO, FERTIBERIA, STEK, CSM, HTT, RINA-C, SILCOTUB