MILAN, Italy, 2 December 2024: Frascold said it has joined the European InterHeat project, an initiative led by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) that demonstrates high-temperature heat pumps at different integration levels. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Frascold said the initiative aims to showcase the effectiveness of ultra-high-temperature heat pumps in cutting-edge industrial applications, advancing energy efficiency and decarbonising production processes.

Frascold said it has supplied two compact CX ATEX screw semi-hermetic compressors, capable of operating at over 100 degrees C. Designed to meet the most advanced requirements, the compressors are ideal for the food, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors, where high temperatures are essential for generating steam and enabling sterilisation or drying processes.

Marco Perri, R&D Manager, Frascold, said: “Frascold sees the InterHeat project as an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable and efficient technologies in the industrial sector. Our strong commitment to innovation is evident in our development of high-performance compressors and experimentation with low-impact refrigerants. Our goal is to offer solutions that address every challenge while improving the overall efficiency of processes, as demonstrated by this project, which aims to establish industrial heat pumps as a viable alternative in energy-intensive applications.”

According to Frascold, the high-temperature heat pump is currently undergoing testing at DTI’s laboratory to assess its capability to deliver pressurised water at production temperatures between 150 degrees C and 160 degrees C. Upon successful testing, the heat pump will be integrated into a drying process at a factory producing powdered proteins, Frascold said. The system, the company said, features a dual-stage cascade setup, with each stage equipped with its semi-hermetic compressors, specifically designed for high-temperature applications – up to 170 degrees C – using hydrocarbons such as isobutane and isopentane.