At Kalfrisa, we are taking a further step in our commitment to industrial energy efficiency with the development of IGNITE, a European R&D project that will apply high-performance computing (HPC) and the creation of digital twins to improve the design and performance of industrial combustion preheaters.
This project, which we are developing in collaboration with the Universitary Institute for Research in Biocomputation and Physics of Complex Systems (BIFI) at the University of Zaragoza and the company NABLA DOT, is supported by the European Fortissimo+ program..
Technology at the service of energy efficiency
The objective of IGNITE is clear: to optimize the operation of industrial preheaters through the use of advanced tools based on computational models. These tools draw on both real data and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations, allowing the equipment’s behavior to be analyzed with a very high level of precision and efficiency.
The technological key of the project is the use of HPC (High Performance Computing), which allows complex simulations to be run in shorter times and with lower computational cost. Thanks to this, we can predict the performance of equipment before manufacturing and adjust its design to maximize thermal and operational efficiency..
Real economic and environmental impact
he application of these tools has a direct impact on the profitability of industrial projects. Design optimization not only reduces material usage in manufacturing but also decreases the risk of failures, inefficiencies, or issues during the warranty phase. This translates into significant cost savings for our clients..
From an environmental standpoint, the benefits are equally relevant. According to our initial estimates, the use of digital twins and advanced data analysis can improve the energy efficiency of preheaters by decreasing their natural gas consumption, thus contributing tangibly to industrial decarbonization goals.
Innovation with purpose
At Kalfrisa, technological innovation has a clear purpose: to reduce the industry’s environmental impact without sacrificing efficiency and competitiveness. The IGNITE project is an example of how collaboration between companies, universities, and cutting-edge technology can generate concrete and applicable solutions to current energy challenges.
We continue to advance in the development of industrial solutions that make a difference. Because we believe that the future of industry inevitably involves sustainability.
