DEmonstrator of industrial CArbon-free power Generation from Orc based waste-heat-to-Energy systems

Solutions developed

DECAGONE project will develop innovative technology for exploitation of industrial waste heat. It will make ORC systems more efficient, cost-effective and adaptable to more diverse sectors. This step is particularly important, considering that a third of energy for industrial thermal processes is lost through waste heat. According to the project, the potential power generation from this resource through full use of ORC technology represents around 7.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent saved per year at European level.

Main results

The DECAGONE consortium, led by ENERTIME, pioneers waste heat-to-power conversion via ORC technology for industrial plants' self-consumption. Targeting TŘINECKÉ ŽELEZÁRNY, a Czech steel manufacturer, it innovates ORC-based WHR systems with hermetic turbogenerators using active magnetic bearings for compactness, safety, and low maintenance. Enhanced organic fluids ensure stability. Advanced monitoring via IoT and ML boosts efficiency. The project evaluates transposability across six other industries in Europe, exploring new financing models like ESCO for long-term operation. European partners facilitate the diffusion of best practices.