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BASF, Ludwigshafen
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Project
| Location | Ludwigshafen |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Operator | BASF |
| Commissioning Year | 2027 |
| Commissioning Status | Under Construction |
Product Details
| Heat Source | Industriell (Waste Heat) |
|---|---|
| Notes on Heat Source | Abwärme aus Steamcracker |
Sink and Source
| Maximum Heat Source Temperature | 75 |
|---|---|
| Sink Type | Industrial Processes |
| Notes on Heat Sink | Dampfbereitstellung für Ameisensäureproduktion, 500.000 Tonnen Dampf pro Jahr |
| Flow Temperature Heat Pump [°C] | 200 |
Technical Data
| Maximum COP Heat Side | 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Thermal Capacity [kW] | 50,000 |
| Heating Output [kWh/a] | 360,000,000 |
| Compressor | No Information |
| Refrigerant |
References
| URL | https://www.basf.com/global/de/media/news-relea… |
|---|---|
| URL access date | Feb. 5, 2025 |
| Reference | Lerch, Tim: Heat Pump Steamcracker 2. Präsentation auf der VDI-Fachtagung „Großwärmepumpen in der Industrie“, 17.09.2025, Berlin. |
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