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Experts choose interaction as preferred way of learning
Our world is changing around us in such a pace that if we do not continue to grow and develop with it; we will soon be left behind. We all...
VNCI presents Route map 2050 ‘Chemistry for Climate’
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions requires action from chemical industry and government. To achieve an 80% – 95% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050 investments must be made now. Both for...
Kitty Nijmeijer wins Academic Society Award
On the 21st of March the Royal Institute for Engineers (KIVI) will award prog. ir. Kitty Nijmeijer, professor in membrane technology and ISPT affiliate with the Academic Society Award....
Energy Efficient Membrane Based Acetone Recovery
The ‘Energy Efficient Membrane Based Acetone Recovery’ (EEMBAR) project has recently been concluded. Organic Solvent Nanofiltration (OSN) is an emerging technology that offers the possibility to recover organic solvents from...
This promising technology is advancing fast! New developments in HiGee
Join together in new projects to incorporate it into your production processes The process industry is constantly looking for innovations to reduce production costs, improve product quality and provide competitive...
Minister Wiebes outlines approach to meet climate agreement
The ISPT is happy with the first steps taken to initiate the formation of the climate agreement. In a letter sent to the Dutch house of representatives on February 23rd,...
Dynamic Physical Simulation Models Lead to Improved Process Operations
The project IMPROVISE was finished in October. TU/e in collaboration with DSM, FC, Corbion have worked on model based operation technology based on detailed physical models and used it to...
Multi Radial Drying project kicks off
RMD is a new type of spray dryer which combines low Capex, low Opex, premium product properties and low specific energy consumption.
The implementation of solvent recovery in edible oil industry (ISRO)
The project ISRO aims to realize the proof-of-principle of OSN based solvent recovery.
COSMOS project to develop OSNF membranes on low cost ceramic supports is on its way
Currently about 25% of the energy in the process industry is used for (thermal) separation processes. The main method of separation used is distillation, which is a very energy-inefficient process....
Chemistry contributes to a circular Dutch Economy by 2050
Plans for a Dutch sustainable and circular economy by the year 2050 have been presented on Monday the 15th of January. The five action plans concern the sectors Biomass&food, Construction,...
Students come up with solution for pollution problem during Energy Innovation Talks
The Top Sector Energy challenges the new generation to develop innovative ideas about the energy transition with the Energy Innovation Talks (EIT). Recent months, 24 selected students and young professionals...
Steel industry can deliver the raw material for the chemical industry
Breaking research in ‘CORESYM’ report reveals potential for symbiosis between chemical and steel industries Key findings show re-use of waste gas from steel industry can lead to drastic reduction in European...
Water Innovation Prize 2017, ISPT projectleader nominated
Projectleader Albert Jansen of the EAP 20-09 project has been nominated for the waterinnovatieprijs 2017 with ‘Hemels Water’. You can vote for the innovationprize here.
A special day to recognise toptalent during the Granting and Graduation event
The strength of the combination student, industry and academia was palpable during the Granting & Graduation event on Wednesday the 15th of November in the Utrecht Railway museum. ISPT, COAST,...
Louise Vet and Tjeerd Jongsma about alternatives to CCS
A few weeks ago the new coalition agreement was presented. It describes a number of points about Carbon Capture and Storage. Trainee Eveline Winkel of Worldconnector spoke with Louise Vet,...
IEA recognises the importance of hydrogen and ammonia for future industry
Ammonia has many potential uses that can significantly contribute to the increase of sustainability within industry as well as society.
From Energy Intensive production to sustainability in the Industry
The Paris Climate accord with its high demands in reduction of carbon emissions asks a lot of the Dutch process industry. ‘’We will eventually need to move towards an industry...
Nuon, Statoil and Gasunie join forces using hydrogen in future CO2-free energy plants
ISPT has previously brought together various parties, one of them being Nuon, to do a feasibility study into the storage of electricity in Ammonia (NH3). Now Nuon, Gasunie and the...
Innovation Tuesday offers perspective on reduction of the CO2 footprint and energy costs in the industry
On the 23rd of June FME – in collaboration with the ISPT – organized an Innovation Tuesday about the cost reduction of production and integration of industrial high temperature water...
Industrial Agenda for 100% sustainable energy in 2030
On her 10th anniversary Urgenda published the report `Energy 100% Sustainable in the Netherlands by 2030`. The report outlines five areas in which things can be done differently: the built environment,...
Sustainable industry needs open dialogue
The industry – and especially the energy-intensive industry in the Netherlands – is innovative, competitive and internationally good at the sustainability ladder, witnessing the high scores of Dutch multinationals year...
On ZEMBLA: ISPT points out alternative for co-firing of biomass
Last night the television programme Zembla reported on co-firing of biomass in the Netherlands and questioned the Dutch Energy policy on this matter. View the footage here. ISPT director Tjeerd Jongsma...
Electrification in the process industry has potential that requires development
The Dutch industry can make a significant contribution to the climate goals of the Paris Agreement through electrification of its processes. This requires system and process innovation. In this respect,...