Fine chemicals production in a carbon-neutral economy: the role of electrification

Kochenburger, Thomas; Liesche, Georg; Brinkmann, Jost H.; Gagalick, Klaus; Förtsch, Dieter

doi:10.1016/j.coche.2023.100904

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“…A lot of research papers can be found in which the overview and future aspects are described on the basis of the investigations of worldwide initiatives, connotation, of carbon neutrality science, core technology, major challenges and strategies for carbon neutral, the position of new energy in the process of carbon neutral [3][4][5][6][7]. This short article would put a stress especially on microwave chemistry as a new technology enabling the carbon neutrality.…”

Section: Electrification Of Industries As a Technology For Carbon Neu...mentioning

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Microwave Chemistry as a Candidate of Electrification Technology toward Carbon Neutrality - Microwave Magnesium Smelting as an Example

Wada

2024

IEICE Trans. Electron.

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Japan encounters an urgent issue of "Carbon Neutrality" as a member of the international world and is required to make the action plans to accomplish this issue, i.e., the zero emission of CO2 by 2050. Our world must change the industries to adapt to the electrification based on the renewable powers. Microwave chemistry is a candidate of electrification of industries for the carbon neutrality on the conditions of usage of renewable energy power generation. This brief paper shows an example of "Microwave Pidgeon process" for smelting magnesium in which heating with burning fossil coals can be replaced with microwave energy for discussing how microwave technology should be developed for that purpose from both the academic and industrial sides.

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Section: Electrification Of Industries As a Technology For Carbon Neu...mentioning

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Microwave Chemistry as a Candidate of Electrification Technology toward Carbon Neutrality - Microwave Magnesium Smelting as an Example

Wada

2024

IEICE Trans. Electron.

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“…These heaters can operate as electric resistance or electrode boilers for steam generation and as electric resistance heaters for liquid heating [18]. Direct electrification of industrial process heat has been shown to be applicable across various operational levels within the chemical sector, including central sites, sub-central operations, and unit operations [19,20]. An assessment of the Dutch industry showed electric boiler have up to 99.9% efficiency compared to gas boiler with up 90% efficiency [21].…”

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A Novel Temporal Mixed-Integer Market Penetration Model for Cost-effective Uptake of Electric Boilers in the UK Chemical Industry

Patel,

Matalon,

Oluleye

2023

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The UK chemical industry is the largest consumer of natural gas for process heating and power generation, with an annual consumption of 26.3 TWh and accounts for 2% of UK’s total emissions. Industrial electrification enables moving away from fossil fuels to electricity for generation of lower carbon process heating. This study aims to accelerate the adoption of electric boilers in the UK's chemical industry, aligning with the UK’s ambitious 2035 industrial decarbonisation goals while considering economic impacts, by designing market-based policy interventions and comparing two adoption patterns. A novel multi-period Mixed-Integer Market Penetration Optimisation Model is developed and applied to inform decisions about transitioning from natural gas to electric boilers. The model is applied to a case study of all the heating systems (490 boilers) in the UK chemical industry from 1 MW to 60 MW boilers. At 100% uptake of electric boilers in 2033, the total carbon emissions reduce by 89%, which is above the 2035 UK industry goal of 60% reduction. Results show that effectively implementing a gas tax, electricity subsidy, annual grant and carbon tax can generate sufficient demand-pull to reduce the cost of electric boilers from 30 to 85% depending on the boiler size. A carbon tax starting at £280 per tCO2e and reducing to £170 per tCO2e coupled with electricity subsidies is essential for this transition. The policies are designed such that a win-win is achieved between government and industry; specifically, revenue from the carbon tax and gas tax is used to support the grant and electricity subsidy thereby achieving cost neutrality for government. The research establishes a robust policy timeline that can drive industrial electrification in the UK's chemical sector. It highlights the need for a multi-faceted approach, incorporating various policy instruments to overcome the barriers of high initial capital costs.

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Fine chemicals production in a carbon-neutral economy: the role of electrification

Cited by 2 publications

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Microwave Chemistry as a Candidate of Electrification Technology toward Carbon Neutrality - Microwave Magnesium Smelting as an Example

Microwave Chemistry as a Candidate of Electrification Technology toward Carbon Neutrality - Microwave Magnesium Smelting as an Example

A Novel Temporal Mixed-Integer Market Penetration Model for Cost-effective Uptake of Electric Boilers in the UK Chemical Industry

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