In Re²Pli, an energy-efficient process for manufacturing high-strength components in the automotive industry is being introduced. The fossil-fuelled furnace is to be replaced by inductive heating. The aim of the project is to set up a production line.
HeatTransPlan deals with the waste heat utilisation of process heat in the field above 100°C. This is to be realised through heat recovery, heat pumps and storage. The aim of the project is to develop a decision support system to support companies in their decision-making.
In the FlexLabQuartier project, the climate-neutral transformation of existing neighbourhoods is being researched and demonstrated in real-world laboratories. The aim is to break down barriers to the construction and operation of climate-friendly neighbourhoods that exist due to a lack of economic viability and conflicts of interest. As the obstacles are very different due to the various stakeholders involved, the project addresses technical, social and economic aspects.
DC2HEAT shows how waste heat from data centers can be used as an energy source to avoid fossil fuels and promote climate-friendly operations. The project identifies the sustainability potential of AI and examines whether the results from Frankfurt am Main can also be transferred to other national and international locations and how the waste heat can be used in a climate-friendly way.
The path to climate neutrality requires a holistic approach to balancing greenhouse gases and identifying reduction measures. The interdisciplinary project team is tackling this challenge by developing a digital tool.
In the dynOpt-San project, methods and tools are being developed to simplify the renovation of apartment buildings and neighborhoods through standardized renovation modules. The goal is to reduce information deficits regarding costs during the planning, conceptualization, and commissioning phases. By combining innovative technologies such as PVT, heat pumps, and PCM storage, along with the use of an energy manager, the project aims to demonstrate the reduction of energy demand and the associated greenhouse gas emissions in apartment buildings.
ESN4NW - This project at the Paderborn University develops a distributed, sustainable high-performance computing infrastructure directly integrated into the towers of wind power plants. It optimizes energy efficiency by directly using wind power, reduces curtailment, and lowers CO2 emissions through innovative cooling methods. The project also creates a scalable, modular architecture, supported by a digital twin for precise planning and sustainability assessment.
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