We support Thermal Design Solution, a Luxembourg-based engineering and consulting company, in techno-economic studies for projects involving waste heat recovery and energy storage through organic Rankine cycles (ORC) and Carnot batteries. Specifically, we provided them with a bespoke two-day training course covering the fundamentals of energy system optimisation and modelling, uncertainty management and robust optimisation, as well as life cycle analysis. 

Key Actions: training in optimisation and techno-economic analyses, project framing

We support Sirona Technologies, a Brussels-based start-up company, in the design and the optimisation of their Direct Air Capture machines. Specifically, we focus on thermal integration through high temperature heat pumps. We also assist them in reviewing the market and selecting the machines best suited to their needs. 

Key Actions: thermodynamic and energy model, experimental data analysis, industrial heat pumps market review

Together with AGC Glass Europe, we explore pathways to decarbonise glass production. We develop system models and a decision-making framework that account for future technological, economic, and environmental uncertainties. This provides AGC with a comprehensive tool to guide robust investments and technology choices, ensuring progress toward their carbon-reduction targets in an uncertain future. 

Key Actions: techno-economic and CO2 model, uncertainty quantification, robust optimisation