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There are many industrial processes that produce large amounts of waste heat. Capturing some of that can make sense. But I guess unless you're retrofitting exis
by adrianN 5y ago
There are many industrial processes that produce large amounts of waste heat. Capturing some of that can make sense. But I guess unless you're retrofitting existing installations you get better efficiency with different solutions than wrapping stuff around a pipe.
- PinguTS 5y agoBut isn't that "waste" heat already used to heat the office building and other buildings nearby. So there is a use case already. Of course during the year there are times, when heating is not needed. Then it would make sense to use the heat otherwise.
- adrianN 5y agoI think most industrial waste heat is indeed wasted. You don't tend to build for example chemical factories close to where you would have offices or homes.