Norway Joins HPT TCP Annex 59 – Heat Pumps for Drying

It is estimated that 10-15 percent of total energy consumption in the Norwegian industry is used for drying processes. However, a biproduct from drying is often steam, which is an excellent high quality heat source for heat pumps (HP). By utilizing the surplus heat from the drying process, a heat pump can help reduce the process’s total energy consumption by up to 80 percent. Norway has confirmed participation in HPT TCP Annex 59 Heat Pumps for Drying and will be represented by SINTEF Energy Research, who has a long experience from heat pumping technologies as well as drying processes.