High-efficiency co2-based heat recovery and heat pump system for extraction processes
Thar Energy introduces a pioneering CO2-based heat recovery and simultaneous heat pump system, reducing extraction costs by 80%. This technology, leveraging CO2 as a refrigerant, offers a sustainable alternative to hexane and ethanol for industrial extraction applications.
Overview
Thar Energy presents an innovative solution for industrial extraction processes through its advanced CO2-based heat recovery and simultaneous heat pump system. This technology significantly cuts extraction costs by 80% by utilizing CO2 as a refrigerant, which offers a non-toxic, non-flammable alternative to traditional solvents like hexane and ethanol. The system leverages CO2's unique properties to enhance efficiency and sustainability, aligning with global shifts towards greener technologies.
Technical specifications
- Refrigerant: Utilizes CO2 (r744) for simultaneous heating and cooling, capitalizing on its superior thermal properties.
- Temperature control: Operates at moderate cooling temperatures (5°C) and high heating temperatures (80°C) to maintain a balanced heating and cooling demand.
- Energy efficiency: Achieves high energy recovery by recycling compressor work as useful heat, reducing operational costs significantly.
- Scalability: Designed for scalability, with capabilities for handling material from 100 kg to 10 MT per day, with potential for expansion to 1000 ton per day operations.
Technology readiness level
This technology is at TRL 6, having been validated in a relevant environment and preparing for larger scale-up trials to demonstrate its full capabilities. The next steps involve further validation at Thar's GMP certified facility in Pittsburgh, proving its cost-effectiveness and sustainability in real-world applications.
About Thar Process
Thar Process is a global technology and services company specializing in supercritical CO2 extraction and purification solutions. Founded in 1990 and based in Pittsburgh, the company engineers and fabricates specialized equipment, such as SuperFast extraction systems and Isolator supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) systems. These technologies enable sustainable, solvent-free processing by utilizing upcycled CO2 to separate and isolate high-value molecules, including natural products, pharmaceutical APIs, and synthetic compounds. Their operations span from laboratory-scale R&D to large industrial-scale production, supported by certified cGMP, USDA Organic, Kosher, and Halal facilities.
By replacing traditional hydrocarbon-based processes with green, supercritical technologies, Thar Process helps customers in the nutraceutical, food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries create safer, cleaner products. The company offers contract R&D and toll processing services, providing a single-point-of-access for businesses looking to improve product quality and sustainability without the capital expenditure of building their own systems. Thar Process works with clients on five continents to solve complex challenges in sterilization, impregnation, and material remediation, adhering to its core principles of People, Planet, and Profit.
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