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Project Code [2008-S-ET-11]
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Project title
Investigation of energy efficiency in Polymer Processing- Internal recycling of energy
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Lead Applicant
Garret O'Donnell
Project Abstract
Polymer processing techniques such as blow moulding and injection moulding use significant amounts of heat, chilled air, compressed air, chilled water and electrical energy. There has been little work published on quantifying the energy use in the polymer processing cycle. For example, capturing the heat energy and reusing this energy in other processes or in space heating is an obvious energy saving solution- effectively ?internal recycling?. The goal of this project is to optimise the energy usage in polymer processing by undertaking a systems analysis and developing an energy optimisation methodology/model for the blow moulding process in collaboration with the Mergon company.
Grant Approved
�40,000.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2010