Industrial heat pumps (IHPs) are emerging as a cornerstone technology in the decarbonization of process heat. This presentation explores BITZER’s comprehensive approach to maximizing the potential of IHPs across a wide range of applications and temperature levels—from 40 °C hot water to steam and pressurized hot water up to 125 °C, with R&D targeting 160 °C.
The session begins by classifying industrial heat pump applications into four temperature bands: low (LT), medium (MT), high (HT), and ultra-high temperature (UHT), aligning compressor technologies accordingly. BITZER’s product portfolio spans both synthetic and natural refrigerants, offering tailored solutions for each temperature range. For synthetic refrigerants, screw compressors such as the ...