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Brick Drying (Technology Talk)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: On October 12, 2023, the NEFI Technology Talk on Drying Processes in Industry captivated a diverse and engaged audience in a dynamic online event. With over 60 enthusiastic participants, the Technology Talk, moderated by our NEFI expert Veronika Wilk (AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Center for Energy), delved into the crucial role of drying processes in industrial settings, a sector that significantly contributes to industrial energy consumption. The event featured a diverse range of perspectives from industrial experts, among them Stefan Puskas (Wienerberger) Brick Drying: Stefan Puskas introduced the concept of using heat pumps to reduce the specific air consumption in brick drying processes. He highlighted the challenges of controlling hot air flow and optimising the overall manufacturing process.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15040988

Authors: Puskas, Stefan, NEFI New Energy for Industry

Institution: Wienerberger (Austria)

Language: English

Topic: Energy Efficiency and Management

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: Klima- und Energiefonds